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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: $34,075

Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium   
Difference: $2,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $1,035

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $30,354

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520182018
ModelMustangMustangGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumGTI AutobahnR
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,300 $36,300 $35,070 $39,785
Base Invoice $27,029 $33,487 $33,667 $0
Adaptive cruise control 1,195 1,195    
Navigation system 795 795    
Temporary spare tire 195 195    
All-weather floor mats 95 95 235 235
Rear spoiler 0 0    
Front sport buckets 1,595 1,595    
Adaptive cruise control 1,067 1,067    
Navigation system 710 710    
Temporary spare tire 174 174    
All-weather floor mats 85 85 185 185
Rear spoiler 0 0    
Front sport buckets 1,424 1,424    
Options (change) 3,875 3,875 235 235
Options (change) 3,460 3,460 185 185
Destination 900 900 850 850
Total Price $34,075 $41,075 $36,155 $40,870
Total Invoice $31,389 $37,847 $34,702 $1,035

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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: $2,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,507
Model Year2015201520182018
ModelMustangMustangGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumGTI AutobahnR
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine310hp I4435hp V8220hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18225/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$34,075$41,075$36,155$40,870
Adjustments for Features0-150-4,975-6,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,075$40,925$31,180$34,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,850$0$3,640
Total Invoice$31,389$37,847$34,702$1,035
Adjustments for Features0-138-4,775-153
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,389$37,709$29,927$882
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,320$29,045$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2015201520182018
ModelMustangMustangGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimEcoBoost 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 
Active noise reduction$0   
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Remote app  $25$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$0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200 
Backup collision intervention   $150
Blind spot warning system  $200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Line lock $50  
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Safety key$5$5  
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
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 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper  $175$175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0   
Body kit  $0$0
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0 
Sunroof, large  $1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Aux input  $50$50
HD radio  $50$50
Larger infotainment display  $0$0
Mirrorlink support  $0$0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Performance meter$150$150 $150
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Heated front seats  $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Metal pedals$75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options$0$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Total Value of Features$2,130$2,280$7,105$8,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$4,975$6,050
Value of Feature Adjustments0-138-4,775-153

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20152018
ModelMustangGolf / GTI
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.1 in103.8 in
Length188.3 in167.6 in
Width75.4 in70.8 in
Height54.4 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,527 lb.2,946 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 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.553.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn

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

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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