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Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,765

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $2,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,845

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $1,585

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082011
ModelMustangMustangMustangJetta
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500SEL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,880 $27,420 $42,330 $21,395
Base Invoice $19,362 $25,248 $38,244 $20,539
Safety and Security Package 995      
Comfort Group 575      
Leather seating surfaces 0      
Interior Upgrade Package 460      
Satellite radio 195 195 195  
Bluetooth cell phone link 395 395 395  
iPod integration 295 295 295  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,995  
Premier Trim Package   855    
Heated front seats   250    
Rear spoiler   0    
Sport Package       700
Sunroof       900
Safety and Security Package 866      
Comfort Group 500      
Leather seating surfaces 0      
Interior Upgrade Package 400      
Satellite radio 170 170 170  
Bluetooth cell phone link 344 344 344  
iPod integration 257 257 257  
Navigation system 1,736 1,736 1,736  
Premier Trim Package   744    
Heated front seats   218    
Rear spoiler   0    
Sport Package       672
Sunroof       864
Options (change) 4,910 3,985 2,880 1,600
Options (change) 4,273 3,469 2,507 1,536
Destination 795 795 795 770
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $26,585 $32,200 $47,305 $23,765
Total Invoice $24,430 $29,512 $42,846 $22,845

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,950
Model Year2008200820082011
ModelMustangMustangMustangJetta
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500SEL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6300hp V8500hp V8170hp I5
TransmissionM5M5M6M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 6500, 6500, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-16235/55-17255/45-18225/45-17
Total Price$26,585$32,200$47,305$23,765
Adjustments for Features0-575-275-1,420
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,585$31,625$47,030$22,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,040$20,445$0
Total Invoice$24,430$29,512$42,846$22,845
Adjustments for Features0-527-249-1,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,430$28,985$42,597$21,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,555$18,167$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2008200820082011
ModelMustangMustangMustangJetta
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500SEL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 $0
6-speed manual  $150 
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200
Proximity key   $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Brake assist   $50
Full-size spare tire   $225
Side curtain airbags   $350
Stability control   $400
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Interior air filter   $0
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25 
Front splitter spoiler  $200 
Rear spoiler $200$200 
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
HD radio   $50
SD Card slot   $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150   
Boost gauge  $75 
Compass$0   
Fog lights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors   $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Outside temperature display   $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Heated front seats$200$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Metal pedals $75 $75
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Upholstered instrument panel $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$2,845$3,420$3,120$4,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$575$275$1,420
Value of Feature Adjustments0-527-249-1,365

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082011
ModelMustangJetta
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in104.4 in
Length187.6 in182.2 in
Width73.9 in70.0 in
Height55.4 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,374 lb.2,805 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom34.7 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom30.3 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Mustang V6 Premium

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested50080%
Total Not Requested12520%
Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
Total Requested20031%
Total Not Requested45069%
Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Auxiliary gauges0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Premier Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Auxiliary gauges0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Total Requested47554%
Total Not Requested40046%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SEL

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Metal pedals75Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested525100%
Total Not Requested00%

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