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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: $235

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,898

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $1,429

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132014
ModelMustangMustangMustangGolf / GTI
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500GTI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,200 $34,750 $54,200 $25,095
Base Invoice $24,170 $32,058 $49,458 $24,091
Comfort Package 650 650    
Electronics Package 2,340 2,340 2,340  
Rear spoiler 295 0    
Heated front seats     295  
Driver's Edition       4,600
Comfort Package 581 581    
Electronics Package 2,088 2,088 2,088  
Rear spoiler 264 0    
Heated front seats     264  
Driver's Edition       4,416
Options (change) 3,285 2,990 2,635 4,600
Options (change) 2,933 2,669 2,352 4,416
Destination 795 795 795 820
Total Price $30,280 $38,535 $57,630 $30,515
Total Invoice $27,898 $35,522 $52,605 $29,327

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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: $710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $518
Model Year2013201320132014
ModelMustangMustangMustangGolf / GTI
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500GTI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr 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)215/60-17235/50-18265/40-19225/40-18
Total Price$30,280$38,535$57,630$30,515
Adjustments for Features-75-3500-1,020
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,205$38,185$57,630$29,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,980$27,425$0
Total Invoice$27,898$35,522$52,605$29,327
Adjustments for Features-69-3230-980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,829$35,199$52,605$28,347
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,370$24,776$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2013201320132014
ModelMustangMustangMustangGolf / GTI
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500GTI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200
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
Safety key$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Temporary spare tire$150$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 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
iPod integration   $100
Media drive$15$15$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$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
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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300 
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 recliner, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $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
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Total Value of Features$2,745$3,020$2,670$3,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$75$350$0$1,020
Value of Feature Adjustments-69-3230-980

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20132014
ModelMustangGolf / GTI
Body2dr Coupe4dr 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 player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested46544%

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 player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested46544%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang Shelby GT500

Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested46544%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Driver's Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested200066%
Total Not Requested105034%

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