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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: $27,885

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $2,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,542

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $3,464

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082014
ModelMustangMustangMustangJetta
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500GLI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,880 $27,420 $42,330 $24,535
Base Invoice $19,362 $25,248 $38,244 $23,553
Comfort Group 575      
Leather seating surfaces 0      
Interior Sport Appearance Package 345 345    
Pony Package 750      
Safety and Security Package 995      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 65      
Xenon HID headlights 525 525 525  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,995  
Bluetooth cell phone link 395 395 395  
Satellite radio 195 195 195  
iPod integration 295 295 295  
All-weather floor mats 75 75   235
Rear spoiler   0   375
Heated front seats   250    
Alarm   325    
Navigation Package       2,030
Autobahn Package       2,290
Comfort Group 500      
Leather seating surfaces 0      
Interior Sport Appearance Package 300 300    
Pony Package 653      
Safety and Security Package 866      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 37      
Xenon HID headlights 457 457 457  
Navigation system 1,736 1,736 1,736  
Bluetooth cell phone link 344 344 344  
Satellite radio 170 170 170  
iPod integration 257 257 257  
All-weather floor mats 65 65   185
Rear spoiler   0   300
Heated front seats   218    
Alarm   283    
Navigation Package       1,948
Autobahn Package       2,200
Options (change) 6,210 4,400 3,405 4,930
Options (change) 5,385 3,830 2,964 4,633
Destination 795 795 795 820
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $27,885 $32,615 $47,830 $30,285
Total Invoice $25,542 $29,873 $43,303 $29,006

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Mustang V6 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $349
Model Year2008200820082014
ModelMustangMustangMustangJetta
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500GLI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6300hp V8500hp V8210hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 6500, 6500, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17235/55-17255/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$27,885$32,615$47,830$30,285
Adjustments for Features-1500-275-3,395
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,735$32,615$47,555$26,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,880$19,820$0
Total Invoice$25,542$29,873$43,303$29,006
Adjustments for Features-1370-249-3,252
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,405$29,873$43,054$25,754
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,468$17,649$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2008200820082014
ModelMustangMustangMustangJetta
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500GLI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
6-speed manual  $150$150
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200
Proximity key   $250
Remote app   $25
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
Rearview camera   $200
Side curtain airbags   $350
Stability control   $400
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Interior air filter   $0
Rear air vents   $100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300 
Exterior 
Front splitter spoiler  $200 
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
HD radio   $50
SD Card slot   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150   
Boost gauge  $75 
Compass$0  $0
Cornering lights   $50
Heated mirrors   $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Outside temperature display   $50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75$75 $75
Aluminum trim  $100 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Heated front seats$200$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
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$-300$-300 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)   $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$2,020$1,870$2,145$5,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$150$0$275$3,395
Value of Feature Adjustments-1370-249-3,252

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082014
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

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
Compass0Yes
Total Requested20031%
Total Not Requested45069%
Interior Sport Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Pony Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Chrome grille (optional)0No
Bodyside stripes0No
235/55ZR17 tires400No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested32545%
Total Not Requested40055%
Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested50080%
Total Not Requested12520%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Interior Sport Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rearview camera200No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested110063%
Total Not Requested65037%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested2009%
Total Not Requested204091%

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