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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: $28,710

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $7,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,335

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $6,491

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelMustangMustangJetta
TrimEcoBoost PremiumGT Premium1.8T SEL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,600 $39,095 $26,245
Base Invoice $28,917 $36,945 $25,195
Safe and Smart Package 1,495 1,495  
Premium Plus Package 2,200 2,200  
Temporary spare tire 405 405  
All-weather floor mats 120 120 235
Rear spoiler 0 0  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     325
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     130
Floor mats     235
Door sill trim plates     240
Remote start     450
Safe and Smart Package 1,420 1,420  
Premium Plus Package 2,090 2,090  
Temporary spare tire 385 385  
All-weather floor mats 114 114 185
Rear spoiler 0 0  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     270
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     100
Floor mats     185
Door sill trim plates     200
Remote start     350
Options (change) 4,220 4,220 1,615
Options (change) 4,009 4,009 1,290
Destination 900 900 850
Total Price $35,720 $44,215 $28,710
Total Invoice $33,826 $41,854 $27,335

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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: $5,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,307
Model Year201820182018
ModelMustangMustangJetta
TrimEcoBoost PremiumGT Premium1.8T SEL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine310hp I4460hp V8170hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18225/45-17
Total Price$35,720$44,215$28,710
Adjustments for Features-1,250-1,2500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,470$42,965$28,710
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,495$0
Total Invoice$33,826$41,854$27,335
Adjustments for Features-1,184-1,1830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,642$40,671$27,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,029$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201820182018
ModelMustangMustangJetta
TrimEcoBoost PremiumGT Premium1.8T SEL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start  $150
Remote start via app$75$75 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active glove box$100$100 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Line lock$50$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Safety key$5$5 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo mat  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents  $100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Aux input  $50
HD radio  $50
Mirrorlink support  $0
SD Card slot  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Performance meter$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals$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
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Upgraded floor mats$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options$0$0 
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$6,130$6,130$4,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,250$1,250$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,184-1,1830

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20182018
ModelMustangJetta
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in104.4 in
Length188.5 in183.3 in
Width75.4 in70.0 in
Height54.3 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,543 lb.2,931 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom34.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom29.0 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume13.5 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium

Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested105055%
Total Not Requested85045%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25Yes
4G LTE connectivity0No
Remote start via app75Yes
Special interior trim0No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested80065%
Total Not Requested42535%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested105055%
Total Not Requested85045%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25Yes
4G LTE connectivity0No
Remote start via app75Yes
Special interior trim0No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested80065%
Total Not Requested42535%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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