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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: $29,835

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE   
Difference: $3,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,534

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE   
Difference: $3,297

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182015
ModelMustangMustangMustangGolf / GTI
TrimEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT350GTI SE
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $30,600 $39,095 $55,845 $27,785
Base Invoice $28,917 $36,945 $52,773 $26,673
Temporary spare tire 405 405    
All-weather floor mats 120 120 120 235
Rear spoiler 0 0    
Front sport buckets 1,595 1,595    
Lighting Package       995
Temporary spare tire 385 385    
All-weather floor mats 114 114 114 185
Rear spoiler 0 0    
Front sport buckets 1,515 1,515    
Lighting Package       856
Options (change) 2,120 2,120 120 1,230
Options (change) 2,014 2,014 114 1,041
Destination 900 900 900 820
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $33,620 $42,115 $58,165 $29,835
Total Invoice $31,831 $39,859 $55,087 $28,534

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,910
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,378
Model Year2018201820182015
ModelMustangMustangMustangGolf / GTI
TrimEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT350GTI SE
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine310hp I4460hp V8526hp V8210hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9160, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18295/35-19225/40-18
Total Price$33,620$42,115$58,165$29,835
Adjustments for Features-550-5500-1,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,070$41,565$58,165$28,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,495$25,095$0
Total Invoice$31,831$39,859$55,087$28,534
Adjustments for Features-521-5210-1,602
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,310$39,338$55,087$26,932
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,028$23,777$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2018201820182015
ModelMustangMustangMustangGolf / GTI
TrimEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT350GTI SE
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0   
Remote app   $25
Universal garage door opener$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
High performance brake pads (optional)  $0 
Line lock$50$50$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Safety key$5$5$5 
Secondary collision brake assist   $25
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150
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
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents   $100
Rear wiper   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Differential cooler  $0 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0  
Body kit   $0
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0$0 
Larger rear spoiler  $200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Sunroof, large   $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
HD radio   $50
iPod integration   $100
Satellite radio$200$200 $200
SD Card slot   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25
Interior ambient lighting   $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Performance meter$150$150$150 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Heated front seats   $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300  
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces  $450 
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options$0$0$0 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Wheels, dark finish  $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Total Value of Features$4,930$4,930$4,380$6,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$550$550$0$1,675
Value of Feature Adjustments-521-5210-1,602

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182015
ModelMustangGolf / GTI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.1 in103.8 in
Length188.5 in167.5 in
Width75.4 in70.5 in
Height54.3 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,543 lb.2,902 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.5 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 Legroom42.7 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 Legroom29.0 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 SE

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

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