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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: $26,050

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI S   
Difference: $6,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,000

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI S   
Difference: $4,612

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152017
ModelMustangMustangGolf / GTI
TrimEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumGTI S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $29,300 $36,300 $24,995
Base Invoice $27,029 $33,487 $23,995
Temporary spare tire 195 195  
Rear spoiler 0 0  
Front sport buckets 1,595 1,595  
All-weather floor mats 95 95 235
Temporary spare tire 174 174  
Rear spoiler 0 0  
Front sport buckets 1,424 1,424  
All-weather floor mats 85 85 185
Options (change) 1,885 1,885 235
Options (change) 1,683 1,683 185
Destination 900 900 820
Total Price $32,085 $39,085 $26,050
Total Invoice $29,612 $36,070 $25,000

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,297
Model Year201520152017
ModelMustangMustangGolf / GTI
TrimEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumGTI S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine310hp I4435hp V8210hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18225/40-18
Total Price$32,085$39,085$26,050
Adjustments for Features-1,425-1,5750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,660$37,510$26,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,850$0
Total Invoice$29,612$36,070$25,000
Adjustments for Features-1,315-1,4540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,297$34,616$25,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,319$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201520152017
ModelMustangMustangGolf / GTI
TrimEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumGTI S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app  $25
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active glove box$100$100 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Line lock $50 
Safety key$5$5 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper  $175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Body kit  $0
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input  $50
HD radio  $50
Mirrorlink support  $0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Performance meter$150$150 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Metal pedals$75$75 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options$0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Total Value of Features$3,355$3,505$1,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,425$1,575$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,315-1,4540

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20152017
ModelMustangGolf / GTI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.1 in103.8 in
Length188.3 in167.5 in
Width75.4 in70.5 in
Height54.4 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,527 lb.2,902 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom34.8 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		13.5 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		13.552.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI S

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

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