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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: $29,775

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $505

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,659

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $239

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132010
ModelMustangMustangMustangGolf / GTI
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500GTI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $26,200 $34,750 $54,200 $23,465
Base Invoice $24,170 $32,058 $49,458 $21,885
Comfort Package 650 650    
Electronics Package 2,340 2,340 2,340  
Rear spoiler 295 0    
Front sport buckets     1,595  
Navigation system       1,750
Autobahn Package       2,815
Bluetooth cell phone link       295
Xenon HID headlights       700
Comfort Package 581 581    
Electronics Package 2,088 2,088 2,088  
Rear spoiler 264 0    
Front sport buckets     1,424  
Navigation system       1,546
Autobahn Package       2,606
Bluetooth cell phone link       254
Xenon HID headlights       618
Options (change) 3,285 2,990 3,935 5,560
Options (change) 2,933 2,669 3,512 5,024
Destination 795 795 795 750
Total Price $30,280 $38,535 $58,930 $29,775
Total Invoice $27,898 $35,522 $53,765 $27,659

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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: $1,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,342
Model Year2013201320132010
ModelMustangMustangMustangGolf / GTI
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500GTI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine305hp V6420hp V8662hp V8200hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
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$30,280$38,535$58,930$29,775
Adjustments for Features-275-5500-1,460
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,005$37,985$58,930$28,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,980$28,925$0
Total Invoice$27,898$35,522$53,765$27,659
Adjustments for Features-253-5070-1,356
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,645$35,015$53,765$26,303
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,370$26,120$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2013201320132010
ModelMustangMustangMustangGolf / GTI
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500GTI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Brake assist   $50
Full-size spare tire   $225
Safety key$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Cargo cover   $75
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Interior air filter   $0
Rear air vents   $100
Rear wiper   $175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Front splitter spoiler  $200 
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
HD radio$50$50$50 
iPod integration   $100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25$25 
SD Card slot   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights $125  
Boost gauge  $75 
Fog lights $125 $125
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Outside temperature display   $50
Performance meter$150$150$150 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Heated front seats$200$200 $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
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$2,555$2,830$2,280$3,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$275$550$0$1,460
Value of Feature Adjustments-253-5070-1,356

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20132010
ModelMustangGolf / GTI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.1 in101.5 in
Length188.5 in165.4 in
Width73.9 in70.3 in
Height55.8 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,502 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 Room47.8 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 mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested22541%
Total Not Requested32559%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested61558%
Total Not Requested45042%

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
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested22541%
Total Not Requested32559%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested61558%
Total Not Requested45042%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang Shelby GT500

Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested61558%
Total Not Requested45042%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested615100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90045%
Total Not Requested110055%

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