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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: $30,280

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $485

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,898

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $1,667

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201320122012
ModelMustangMustangMustangGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500GTIR
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $26,200 $34,750 $54,200 $23,995 $33,990
Base Invoice $24,170 $32,058 $49,458 $23,035 $32,631
Comfort Package 650 650      
Electronics Package 2,340 2,340 2,340    
Rear spoiler 295 0      
Heated front seats     295    
Autobahn Package       6,000  
Comfort Package 581 581      
Electronics Package 2,088 2,088 2,088    
Rear spoiler 264 0      
Heated front seats     264    
Autobahn Package       5,760  
Options (change) 3,285 2,990 2,635 6,000 0
Options (change) 2,933 2,669 2,352 5,760 0
Destination 795 795 795 770 770
Total Price $30,280 $38,535 $57,630 $30,765 $34,760
Total Invoice $27,898 $35,522 $52,605 $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: $535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $684
Model Year20132013201320122012
ModelMustangMustangMustangGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500GTIR
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine305hp V6420hp V8662hp V8200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)370, 8370, 8370, 8300, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17235/50-18265/40-19225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$30,280$38,535$57,630$30,765$34,760
Adjustments for Features-75-3500-1,095-1,795
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,205$38,185$57,630$29,670$32,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,980$27,425$0$3,295
Total Invoice$27,898$35,522$52,605$29,565$33,401
Adjustments for Features-69-3230-1,052-1,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,829$35,199$52,605$28,513$31,676
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,370$24,776$0$3,163

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20132013201320122012
ModelMustangMustangMustangGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500GTIR
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$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$0
Brake assist   $50$50
Safety key$5$5$5  
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0$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 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$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$300$300  
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Front splitter spoiler  $200  
Sunroof   $900 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50 $50
iPod integration   $100$100
Media drive$15$15$15  
Navigation system$600$600$600$600 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25$25  
SD Card slot   $25$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 
Headlight washers    $50
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25$25
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Outside temperature display   $50$50
Performance meter$150$150$150  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-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$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$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$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  
Total Value of Features$3,470$3,745$3,395$4,490$5,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$75$350$0$1,095$1,795
Value of Feature Adjustments-69-3230-1,052-1,725

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20132012
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, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested97592%
Total Not Requested908%

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, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested97592%
Total Not Requested908%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang Shelby GT500

Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested97592%
Total Not Requested908%

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 radio50Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested217551%
Total Not Requested207549%

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