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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: $26,050

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI S   
Difference: $8,950

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202020202020202017
ModelMustangMustangMustangMustangGolf / GTI
TrimEcoBoost PremiumGTGT PremiumShelby GT350GTI S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $31,685 $35,880 $39,880 $59,140 $24,995
Temporary spare tire 405 405 405    
Rear spoiler 0 0 0    
Front sport buckets 1,595   1,595    
All-weather floor mats 120 120 120 120 235
Temporary spare tire 385 385 385    
Rear spoiler 0 0 0    
Front sport buckets 1,515   1,515    
All-weather floor mats 114 114 114 114 185
Options (change) 2,120 525 2,120 120 235
Options (change) 2,014 499 2,014 114 185
Destination 1,195 1,195 1,195 1,195 820
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $35,000 $37,600 $43,195 $61,755 $26,050

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI S
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Mustang GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,338
Model Year20202020202020202017
ModelMustangMustangMustangMustangGolf / GTI
TrimEcoBoost PremiumGTGT PremiumShelby GT350GTI S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine310hp I4460hp V8460hp V8526hp V8210hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9160, 6?, 9160, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18235/50-18295/35-19225/40-18
Total Price$35,000$37,600$43,195$61,755$26,050
Adjustments for Features-1,800-700-1,800-1,2500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,200$36,900$41,395$60,505$26,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,700$8,195$27,305$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20202020202020202017
ModelMustangMustangMustangMustangGolf / GTI
TrimEcoBoost PremiumGTGT PremiumShelby GT350GTI S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0    
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Remote app    $25
Universal garage door opener$100 $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25$25 
Active glove box$100$100$100$100 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
High performance brake pads (optional)   $0 
Line lock$50$50$50$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250  
Safety key$5$5$5$5 
Secondary collision brake assist    $25
Temporary spare tire$150$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
Rear air vents    $100
Rear wiper    $175
Drivetrain 
Differential cooler   $0 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300  
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0  
Body kit    $0
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0$0$0 
Larger rear spoiler   $200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 $100 $100
Apple CarPlay support$100 $100 $100
Aux input    $50
HD radio    $50
Mirrorlink support    $0
Satellite radio$200 $200 $200
SD Card slot    $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25 $25 $25
Interior ambient lighting    $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750  
Performance meter$150$150$150$150 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25 $25
Xenon HID headlights   $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$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  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50$50$50
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  
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 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$350  
Performance steering system (optional)   $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Wheels, dark finish   $0 
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Total Value of Features$5,230$4,130$5,230$4,680$3,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,800$700$1,800$1,250$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-165-32-134-530

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20202017
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 S

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

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