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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: $31,000

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $1,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,750

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $572

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520122012
ModelMustangMustangMustangGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT350GTIR
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $29,300 $36,300 $47,870 $23,995 $33,990
Base Invoice $27,029 $33,487 $44,160 $23,035 $32,631
Temporary spare tire 195 195      
All-weather floor mats 95 95 95 235 235
Navigation system 795 795      
Rear spoiler 0 0      
Front sport buckets 1,595 1,595      
Technology Package     7,500    
Autobahn Package       6,000  
Temporary spare tire 174 174      
All-weather floor mats 85 85 85 185 185
Navigation system 710 710      
Rear spoiler 0 0      
Front sport buckets 1,424 1,424      
Technology Package     6,694    
Autobahn Package       5,760  
Options (change) 2,680 2,680 7,595 6,235 235
Options (change) 2,393 2,393 6,779 5,945 185
Destination 900 900 900 770 770
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $32,880 $39,880 $57,665 $31,000 $34,995
Total Invoice $30,322 $36,780 $53,139 $29,750 $33,586

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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: $2,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $836
Model Year20152015201520122012
ModelMustangMustangMustangGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT350GTIR
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine310hp I4435hp V8526hp V8200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 7300, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18295/35-19225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$32,880$39,880$57,665$31,000$34,995
Adjustments for Features0-150-1,900-275-975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,880$39,730$55,765$30,725$34,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,850$22,885$0$3,295
Total Invoice$30,322$36,780$53,139$29,750$33,586
Adjustments for Features0-138-1,751-264-936
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,322$36,642$51,388$29,486$32,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,320$21,066$0$3,164

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20152015201520122012
ModelMustangMustangMustangGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT350GTIR
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 
Active noise reduction$0    
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25  
Active glove box$100$100$100  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
High performance brake pads (optional)  $0  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Line lock $50$50  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Safety key$5$5$5  
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
Cargo mat   $40$40
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
Rear air vents   $100$100
Rear wiper   $175$175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0    
Body kit    $0
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0$0  
Sunroof   $900 
Infotainment 
App support  $0  
Aux input   $50$50
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
HD radio  $50 $50
iPod integration   $100$100
Navigation system$600$600$600$600 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25   
SD Card slot$25$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  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Fog lights$125$125 $125 
Headlight washers    $50
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25$25
Performance meter$150$150$150  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300  
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Heated front seats  $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
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  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500  
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options$0$0$0  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Performance steering system (optional)  $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Wheels, dark finish  $0  
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100  
Total Value of Features$3,605$3,755$5,505$3,880$4,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$1,900$275$975
Value of Feature Adjustments0-138-1,751-264-936

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20152012
ModelMustangGolf / GTI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.1 in101.5 in
Length188.3 in165.4 in
Width75.4 in70.3 in
Height54.4 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,527 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom34.8 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.5 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.546.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Mustang Shelby GT350

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Unbranded, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Total Requested240056%
Total Not Requested190044%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
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 slot25Yes
Total Requested245058%
Total Not Requested180042%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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