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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: $36,155

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $670

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,702

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $175

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172018
ModelMustangMustangGolf / GTI
TrimEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumGTI Autobahn
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,195 $37,195 $35,070
Base Invoice $28,534 $35,149 $33,667
Adaptive cruise control 1,195 1,195  
Equipment Group 201A / 401A 1,795 1,795  
Navigation system 795 795  
Temporary spare tire 255 255  
All-weather floor mats 95 95 235
Rear spoiler 0 0  
Front sport buckets 1,595 1,595  
Adaptive cruise control 1,135 1,135  
Equipment Group 201A / 401A 1,705 1,705  
Navigation system 755 755  
Temporary spare tire 243 243  
All-weather floor mats 90 90 185
Rear spoiler 0 0  
Front sport buckets 1,515 1,515  
Options (change) 5,730 5,730 235
Options (change) 5,443 5,443 185
Destination 900 900 850
Total Price $36,825 $43,825 $36,155
Total Invoice $34,877 $41,492 $34,702

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,326
Model Year201720172018
ModelMustangMustangGolf / GTI
TrimEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumGTI Autobahn
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Engine310hp I4435hp V8220hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18225/40-18
Total Price$36,825$43,825$36,155
Adjustments for Features0-150-4,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,825$43,675$31,830
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,850$0
Total Invoice$34,877$41,492$34,702
Adjustments for Features0-142-4,151
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,877$41,350$30,551
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,473$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201720172018
ModelMustangMustangGolf / GTI
TrimEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumGTI Autobahn
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Power rear side windows  $200
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
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Line lock $50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
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 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper  $175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500
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
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Larger infotainment display  $0
Mirrorlink support  $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
LED headlights  $1000
Performance meter$150$150 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Heated front seats  $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options$0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Total Value of Features$1,755$1,905$6,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$4,325
Value of Feature Adjustments0-142-4,151

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20172018
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
Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium

Equipment Group 201A / 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Shaker, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested35033%
Total Not Requested70067%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Equipment Group 201A / 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Shaker, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested35033%
Total Not Requested70067%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn

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

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