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Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,950

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $815

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,551

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $2,014

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020122012
ModelMustangMustangGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumGTIR
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $24,395 $31,395 $23,995 $33,990
Base Invoice $22,606 $28,906 $23,035 $32,631
Comfort Package 595 595    
Electronics Package 2,195 2,195    
Xenon HID headlights 525 525    
Security Package 395 395    
Pony Package 995      
Rear spoiler   0    
Autobahn Package     6,000  
Comfort Package 518 518    
Electronics Package 1,910 1,910    
Xenon HID headlights 457 457    
Security Package 344 344    
Pony Package 866      
Rear spoiler   0    
Autobahn Package     5,760  
Options (change) 4,705 3,710 6,000 0
Options (change) 4,095 3,229 5,760 0
Destination 850 850 770 770
Total Price $29,950 $35,955 $30,765 $34,760
Total Invoice $27,551 $32,985 $29,565 $33,401

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Mustang V6 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $207
Model Year2010201020122012
ModelMustangMustangGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumGTIR
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6315hp V8200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 8500, 8300, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$29,950$35,955$30,765$34,760
Adjustments for Features0-300-1,880-2,580
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,950$35,655$28,885$32,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,705$0$3,295
Total Invoice$27,551$32,985$29,565$33,401
Adjustments for Features0-275-1,807-2,479
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,551$32,710$27,758$30,922
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,159$0$3,164

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2010201020122012
ModelMustangMustangGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumGTIR
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
6-speed manual  $150$150
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist  $50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper  $175$175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Sunroof  $900 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio   $50
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive$15$15  
Navigation system$600$600$600 
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Headlight washers   $50
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
No leather in second row$-300$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$2,735$3,035$4,615$5,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$1,880$2,580
Value of Feature Adjustments0-275-1,807-2,479

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20102012
ModelMustangGolf / GTI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.1 in101.5 in
Length188.1 in165.4 in
Width73.9 in70.3 in
Height55.6 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,402 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom34.7 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.6 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom29.8 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.4 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.446.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Mustang V6 Premium

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested20031%
Total Not Requested45069%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested92591%
Total Not Requested909%
Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested125100%
Pony Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights125No
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome grille (optional)0No
235/50WR18 tires400No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested35040%
Total Not Requested52560%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested20031%
Total Not Requested45069%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested92591%
Total Not Requested909%
Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested125100%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested212550%
Total Not Requested212550%

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