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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: $31,425

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $4,370

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202020202020132013
ModelMustangMustangMustangGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT350GTIR
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $31,685 $39,880 $59,140 $24,200 $34,195
Temporary spare tire 405 405      
All-weather floor mats 120 120 120 235 235
Navigation system 795 795      
Rear spoiler 0 0      
Front sport buckets 1,595 1,595      
Convenience Package     3,000    
Autobahn Package       6,195  
Temporary spare tire 385 385      
All-weather floor mats 114 114 114 185 185
Navigation system 755 755      
Rear spoiler 0 0      
Front sport buckets 1,515 1,515      
Convenience Package     2,850    
Autobahn Package       5,947  
Options (change) 2,915 2,915 3,120 6,430 235
Options (change) 2,769 2,769 2,964 6,132 185
Destination 1,195 1,195 1,195 795 795
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $35,795 $43,990 $64,755 $31,425 $35,225

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,209
Model Year20202020202020132013
ModelMustangMustangMustangGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT350GTIR
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine310hp I4460hp V8526hp V8200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9300, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18295/35-19225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$35,795$43,990$64,755$31,425$35,225
Adjustments for Features-125-125-1,4750-450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,670$43,865$63,280$31,425$34,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,195$27,610$0$3,350

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20202020202020132013
ModelMustangMustangMustangGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT350GTIR
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0    
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$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$0
High performance brake pads (optional)  $0  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Line lock$50$50$50  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250   
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Safety key$5$5$5  
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
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 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Rear air vents   $100$100
Rear wiper   $175$175
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$200
Sunroof   $900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100  
App support$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100  
Aux input   $50$50
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
HD radio    $50
iPod integration   $100$100
Navigation system$600$600$600$600 
SD Card slot   $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Fog lights$125$125 $125 
Headlight washers    $50
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25$25
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$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300  
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Heated front seats  $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
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$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Machined alloy wheels$350$350   
Performance steering system (optional)  $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Wheels, dark finish  $0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  
Total Value of Features$5,305$5,305$6,655$5,180$5,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$125$125$1,475$0$450
Value of Feature Adjustments-14-11-1240-432

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20202013
ModelMustangGolf / GTI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.1 in101.5 in
Length188.5 in165.4 in
Width75.4 in70.3 in
Height54.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,543 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom34.8 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom29.0 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.5 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.546.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Mustang Shelby GT350

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
No leather in second row-300No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested235064%
Total Not Requested130036%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested237556%
Total Not Requested187544%

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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