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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: $24,825

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $2,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,762

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $1,627

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092012201220122012
ModelMustangMustangMustangJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500TDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,520 $29,160 $43,125 $22,775 $23,445 $24,805 $23,745
Base Invoice $20,758 $26,734 $38,872 $21,864 $22,507 $23,813 $22,795
SYNC 550 550          
Pony Package 750            
Safety and Security Package 995            
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 65            
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,995        
All-weather floor mats 75 75   235 235 235 235
Comfort Group   575          
Rear spoiler   0   375 375 375 375
iPod integration     295        
Navigation Package       1,130      
Premium Package       1,440      
SYNC 479 479          
Pony Package 653            
Safety and Security Package 866            
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 37            
Navigation system 1,736 1,736 1,736        
All-weather floor mats 65 65   185 185 185 185
Comfort Group   500          
Rear spoiler   0   300 300 300 300
iPod integration     257        
Navigation Package       1,084      
Premium Package       1,382      
Options (change) 4,430 3,195 2,290 3,180 610 610 610
Options (change) 3,836 2,780 1,993 2,951 485 485 485
Destination 795 795 795 770 770 770 770
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0 0 0
Total Price $27,745 $33,150 $47,510 $26,725 $24,825 $26,185 $25,125
Total Invoice $25,389 $30,309 $42,960 $25,585 $23,762 $25,068 $24,050

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,943
Model Year2009200920092012201220122012
ModelMustangMustangMustangJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500TDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6300hp V8500hp V8140hp I4 D170hp I5170hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M6M6M5T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 6500, 6500, 8400, 9400, 9400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17235/55-17255/45-18205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$27,745$33,150$47,510$26,725$24,825$26,185$25,125
Adjustments for Features0-1,250-1,025-2,320-2,420-3,520-705
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,745$31,900$46,485$24,405$22,405$22,665$24,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,155$18,740$2,000$0$260$2,015
Total Invoice$25,389$30,309$42,960$25,585$23,762$25,068$24,050
Adjustments for Features0-1,143-927-2,221-2,316-3,370-675
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,389$29,166$42,033$23,364$21,446$21,698$23,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,777$16,644$1,918$0$252$1,929

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2009200920092012201220122012
ModelMustangMustangMustangJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500TDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  $0  
6-speed manual  $150$150  $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100 
RWD$0$0$0    
FWD   $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200$200$200$200
Proximity key   $250$250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25     
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0$0$0
Brake assist   $50$50$50$50
Full-size spare tire   $225$225$225$225
Side curtain airbags   $350$350$350$350
Stability control   $400$400$400$400
Temporary spare tire$150$150     
Vehicle health reports$0$0     
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15$15 
Interior air filter   $0$0$0$0
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300    
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25   $25
Front splitter spoiler  $200    
Sunroof   $900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125$125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 $100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 $325$325$325
CD player   $125   
HD radio    $50$50$50
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100$100
Navigation system$600$600$600$600$600$600 
SD Card slot   $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25     
USB port$25$25     
Voice control for external devices$0$0     
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150     
Boost gauge  $75    
Compass $0    $0
Heated mirrors   $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150    
Outside temperature display   $50$50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10    
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75$75 $75$75$75$75
Aluminum trim$100$100$100    
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100    
Heated front seats $200 $200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900    
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50$50
Metal pedals      $75
No leather in second row $-300$-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     
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)     $0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0    $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0    
Total Value of Features$2,370$3,620$3,395$4,690$4,790$5,890$3,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,250$1,025$2,320$2,420$3,520$705
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,143-927-2,221-2,316-3,370-675

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20092012
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

SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested12563%
Total Not Requested7537%
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

SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested12563%
Total Not Requested7537%
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%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested77576%
Total Not Requested25024%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20013%
Total Not Requested132587%

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