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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: $28,140

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $1,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,976

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $2,604

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102016
ModelMustangMustangGolf / GTI
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumGTI SE
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $24,395 $31,395 $28,025
Base Invoice $22,606 $28,906 $26,904
Comfort Package 595 595  
Rearview camera 385 385  
Xenon HID headlights 525 525  
Security Package 395 395  
Pony Package 995    
Rear spoiler   0  
Lighting Package     995
Comfort Package 518 518  
Rearview camera 335 335  
Xenon HID headlights 457 457  
Security Package 344 344  
Pony Package 866    
Rear spoiler   0  
Lighting Package     856
Options (change) 2,895 1,900 995
Options (change) 2,520 1,654 856
Destination 850 850 820
Total Price $28,140 $34,145 $29,840
Total Invoice $25,976 $31,410 $28,580

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $600
Model Year201020102016
ModelMustangMustangGolf / GTI
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumGTI SE
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6315hp V8210hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 8500, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18225/40-18
Total Price$28,140$34,145$29,840
Adjustments for Features0-300-3,345
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,140$33,845$26,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,705$0
Total Invoice$25,976$31,410$28,580
Adjustments for Features0-276-3,204
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,976$31,134$25,376
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,158$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201020102016
ModelMustangMustangGolf / GTI
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumGTI SE
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Side curtain airbags  $350
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover  $75
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished fuel door  $100
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Mirrorlink support  $0
SD Card slot  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Outside temperature display  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Metal pedals$75$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
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
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$1,795$2,095$5,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$3,345
Value of Feature Adjustments0-276-3,204

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20102016
ModelMustangGolf / GTI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.1 in103.8 in
Length188.1 in167.5 in
Width73.9 in70.5 in
Height55.6 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,402 lb.2,902 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom34.7 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.6 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom29.8 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.4 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.452.7 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%
Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested125100%
Pony Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome grille (optional)0No
235/50WR18 tires400No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested47554%
Total Not Requested40046%

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%
Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested125100%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

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