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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: $32,295

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $5,120

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122020
ModelMustangMustangGolf / GTI
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumGTI Autobahn
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,310 $33,710 $36,495
Electronics Package 2,340 2,340  
Comfort Package 595 595  
Temporary spare tire 100    
Rearview camera 240 240  
Xenon HID headlights 920 920  
Pony Package 995    
Rear spoiler   0  
Electronics Package 2,036 2,036  
Comfort Package 518 518  
Temporary spare tire 87    
Rearview camera 209 209  
Xenon HID headlights 801 801  
Pony Package 866    
Rear spoiler   0  
Options (change) 5,190 4,095 0
Options (change) 4,517 3,564 0
Destination 795 795 920
Total Price $32,295 $38,600 $37,415

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,943
Model Year201220122020
ModelMustangMustangGolf / GTI
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumGTI Autobahn
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Engine305hp V6412hp V8228hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
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$32,295$38,600$37,415
Adjustments for Features00-6,170
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,295$38,600$31,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,305$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201220122020
ModelMustangMustangGolf / GTI
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumGTI Autobahn
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Power rear side windows  $200
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Safety key$5$5 
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 front differential  $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Larger infotainment display  $0
Media drive$15$15 
Mirrorlink support  $0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights  $50
Heated mirrors  $25
LED headlights  $1000
Outside temperature display  $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
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, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Metal pedals$75$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Alloy wheels $350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,270$2,270$8,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$6,170
Value of Feature Adjustments00-152

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122020
ModelMustangGolf / GTI
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.1 in103.8 in
Length188.1 in167.6 in
Width73.9 in70.8 in
Height55.6 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,448 lb.2,874 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 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.453.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Mustang V6 Premium

Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested105099%
Total Not Requested151%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
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

Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested105099%
Total Not Requested151%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%

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