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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: $31,215

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $4,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $850

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $27,883

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320182018
ModelMustangMustangGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumGTI AutobahnR
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,200 $34,750 $35,070 $39,785
Base Invoice $24,170 $32,058 $33,667 $0
Comfort Package 650 650    
Electronics Package 2,340 2,340    
Reverse Sensing & Security Package 695 695    
Rearview camera 240 240    
Rear spoiler 295 0    
Comfort Package 581 581    
Electronics Package 2,088 2,088    
Reverse Sensing & Security Package 621 621    
Rearview camera 214 214    
Rear spoiler 264 0    
Options (change) 4,220 3,925 0 0
Options (change) 3,768 3,504 0 0
Destination 795 795 850 850
Total Price $31,215 $39,470 $35,920 $40,635
Total Invoice $28,733 $36,357 $34,517 $850

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,031
Model Year2013201320182018
ModelMustangMustangGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumGTI AutobahnR
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine305hp V6420hp V8220hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)370, 8370, 8400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17235/50-18225/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$31,215$39,470$35,920$40,635
Adjustments for Features0-275-6,020-7,095
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,215$39,195$29,900$33,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,980$0$3,640
Total Invoice$28,733$36,357$34,517$850
Adjustments for Features0-253-5,785-148
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,733$36,104$28,732$702
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,371$28,030$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2013201320182018
ModelMustangMustangGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumGTI AutobahnR
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Cruise control$150$150  
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$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$0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200 
Backup collision intervention   $150
Blind spot warning system  $200 
Brake assist  $50$50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100 
Forward collision warning  $200 
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250
Safety key$5$5  
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
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 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0 
Sunroof, large  $1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Larger infotainment display  $0$0
Media drive$15$15  
Mirrorlink support  $0$0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog lights $125$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Performance meter$150$150 $150
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Metal pedals$75$75  
No leather in second row$-300$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$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$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$2,470$2,745$8,490$9,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$275$6,020$7,095
Value of Feature Adjustments0-253-5,785-148

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20132018
ModelMustangGolf / GTI
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.1 in103.8 in
Length188.5 in167.6 in
Width73.9 in70.8 in
Height55.8 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,502 lb.2,946 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 Room47.8 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

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 audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested105099%
Total Not Requested151%
Reverse Sensing & Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested25067%
Total Not Requested12533%

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 audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested105099%
Total Not Requested151%
Reverse Sensing & Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested25067%
Total Not Requested12533%

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