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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: $27,570

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $4,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,342

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $3,369

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201520152015
ModelMustangMustangJettaJettaJetta
TrimV6 PremiumGT Premium1.8T SEL2.0L TDI SEL2.0T GLI SEL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,310 $33,710 $25,380 $26,410 $29,280
Base Invoice $24,399 $31,059 $24,366 $25,353 $28,109
Comfort Package 595 595      
Electronics Package 2,340 2,340      
Temporary spare tire 100        
Rearview camera 240 240      
Xenon HID headlights 920 920      
Pony Package 995        
Rear spoiler   0 375 375  
Lighting Package     995    
Lighting and Driver Assistance Package       1,690  
Comfort Package 518 518      
Electronics Package 2,036 2,036      
Temporary spare tire 87        
Rearview camera 209 209      
Xenon HID headlights 801 801      
Pony Package 866        
Rear spoiler   0 300 300  
Lighting Package     856    
Lighting and Driver Assistance Package       1,454  
Options (change) 5,190 4,095 1,370 2,065 0
Options (change) 4,517 3,564 1,156 1,754 0
Destination 795 795 820 820 820
Total Price $32,295 $38,600 $27,570 $29,295 $30,100
Total Invoice $29,711 $35,418 $26,342 $27,927 $28,929

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,989
Model Year20122012201520152015
ModelMustangMustangJettaJettaJetta
TrimV6 PremiumGT Premium1.8T SEL2.0L TDI SEL2.0T GLI SEL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine305hp V6412hp V8170hp I4150hp I4 D210hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 8500, 8400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$32,295$38,600$27,570$29,295$30,100
Adjustments for Features00-1,695-1,245-1,295
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,295$38,600$25,875$28,050$28,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,305$0$2,175$2,930
Total Invoice$29,711$35,418$26,342$27,927$28,929
Adjustments for Features00-1,620-1,187-1,245
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,711$35,418$24,722$26,740$27,684
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,707$0$2,018$2,962

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20122012201520152015
ModelMustangMustangJettaJettaJetta
TrimV6 PremiumGT Premium1.8T SEL2.0L TDI SEL2.0T GLI SEL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150$150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
RWD$0$0   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Forward collision warning   $200 
Safety key$5$5   
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0 
Body kit    $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
HD radio$50$50   
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Media drive$15$15   
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25   
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
USB port$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  $150
Compass$0$0   
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50   
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100   
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100   
Leather seating surfaces$900$900   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Metal pedals$75$75  $75
No leather in second row$-300$-300   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0$0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200   
Polished alloy wheels$350    
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  $0
Total Value of Features$3,120$3,120$4,815$4,365$4,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,695$1,245$1,295
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,620-1,187-1,245

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20122015
ModelMustangJetta
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in104.4 in
Length188.1 in183.3 in
Width73.9 in70.0 in
Height55.6 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,448 lb.2,860 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom34.7 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.6 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom29.8 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume13.4 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Mustang V6 Premium

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested92587%
Total Not Requested14013%
Pony Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome grille (optional)0No
235/50WR18 tires400No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested47554%
Total Not Requested40046%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested92587%
Total Not Requested14013%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0L TDI SEL

Lighting and Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rear cross-traffic collision interventionNo
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested65048%
Total Not Requested70052%

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