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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: $31,570

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE   
Difference: $3,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,051

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE   
Difference: $3,200

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182016
ModelMustangMustangGolf / GTI
TrimEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumGTI SE
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $30,600 $39,095 $28,025
Base Invoice $28,917 $36,945 $26,904
Safe and Smart Package 1,495 1,495  
Temporary spare tire 405 405  
All-weather floor mats 120 120 235
Rear spoiler 0 0  
Front sport buckets 1,595 1,595  
Lighting Package     995
Driver Assistance Package     1,495
Safe and Smart Package 1,420 1,420  
Temporary spare tire 385 385  
All-weather floor mats 114 114 185
Rear spoiler 0 0  
Front sport buckets 1,515 1,515  
Lighting Package     856
Driver Assistance Package     1,286
Options (change) 3,615 3,615 2,725
Options (change) 3,434 3,434 2,327
Destination 900 900 820
Total Price $35,115 $43,610 $31,570
Total Invoice $33,251 $41,279 $30,051

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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: $6,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,794
Model Year201820182016
ModelMustangMustangGolf / GTI
TrimEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumGTI SE
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine310hp I4460hp V8210hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18225/40-18
Total Price$35,115$43,610$31,570
Adjustments for Features00-2,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,115$43,610$28,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,495$0
Total Invoice$33,251$41,279$30,051
Adjustments for Features00-2,594
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,251$41,279$27,457
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,028$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201820182016
ModelMustangMustangGolf / GTI
TrimEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumGTI SE
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Remote app  $25
Semi-automated parking system  $500
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, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Line lock$50$50 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Pedestrian detection$50$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 
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$0 
Body kit  $0
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0 
Bright-finished fuel door  $100
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
HD radio  $50
Mirrorlink support  $0
SD Card slot  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Performance meter$150$150 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Heated front seats  $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Metal pedals$75$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options$0$0 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$3,230$3,230$5,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$2,725
Value of Feature Adjustments00-2,594

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182016
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
Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium

Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested125066%
Total Not Requested65034%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested125066%
Total Not Requested65034%

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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rear cross-traffic collision intervention100No
Total Requested180061%
Total Not Requested115039%

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