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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: $21,770

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $5,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,862

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $5,684

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132006
ModelMustangMustangMustangGolf / GTI
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500GTI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $26,200 $34,750 $54,200 $20,340
Base Invoice $24,170 $32,058 $49,458 $18,526
Comfort Package 650 650    
Rear spoiler   0    
Front sport buckets     1,595  
Leather Package       800
Comfort Package 581 581    
Rear spoiler   0    
Front sport buckets     1,424  
Leather Package       706
Options (change) 650 650 1,595 800
Options (change) 581 581 1,424 706
Destination 795 795 795 630
Total Price $27,645 $36,195 $56,590 $21,770
Total Invoice $25,546 $33,434 $51,677 $19,862

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,910
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,868
Model Year2013201320132006
ModelMustangMustangMustangGolf / GTI
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500GTI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine305hp V6420hp V8662hp V8180hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)370, 8370, 8370, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17235/50-18265/40-19225/45-17
Total Price$27,645$36,195$56,590$21,770
Adjustments for Features-1,965-2,440-2,0400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,680$33,755$54,550$21,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,075$28,870$0
Total Invoice$25,546$33,434$51,677$19,862
Adjustments for Features-1,816-2,254-1,8630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,730$31,180$49,814$19,862
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,450$26,084$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2013201320132006
ModelMustangMustangMustangGolf / GTI
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500GTI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
5-speed manual   $0
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Brake assist   $50
Safety key$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Interior air filter   $0
Rear wiper   $175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25 
Front splitter spoiler  $200 
Rear spoiler $200$200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25$25 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights $125  
Boost gauge  $75 
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog lights $125  
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25
Performance meter$150$150$150 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100 
Heated front seats$200$200 $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Total Value of Features$3,430$3,905$3,505$1,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,965$2,440$2,040$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,816-2,254-1,8630

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20132006
ModelMustangGolf / GTI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.1 in98.9 in
Length188.5 in164.9 in
Width73.9 in68.3 in
Height55.8 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,502 lb.2,935 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in53.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom34.7 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room47.8 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom29.8 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.4 ft318.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.441.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Mustang V6 Premium

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested22541%
Total Not Requested32559%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested22541%
Total Not Requested32559%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested110091%
Total Not Requested1159%

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