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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: $28,075

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $1,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,882

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $1,606

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182012
ModelMustangMustangMustangMustangMustangJetta
TrimEcoBoostEcoBoost PremiumGTGT PremiumShelby GT350GLI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,585 $30,600 $35,095 $39,095 $55,845 $23,745
Base Invoice $24,434 $28,917 $33,165 $36,945 $52,773 $22,795
Temporary spare tire 405 405 405 405    
All-weather floor mats 120 120 120 120 120 235
Navigation system 795 795 795 795   900
Equipment Group 101A 2,000          
Rear spoiler   0 0 0   375
Front sport buckets   1,595   1,595    
Equipment Group 301A     2,000      
Autobahn Package           2,050
Temporary spare tire 385 385 385 385    
All-weather floor mats 114 114 114 114 114 185
Navigation system 755 755 755 755   864
Equipment Group 101A 1,900          
Rear spoiler   0 0 0   300
Front sport buckets   1,515   1,515    
Equipment Group 301A     1,900      
Autobahn Package           1,968
Options (change) 3,320 2,915 3,320 2,915 120 3,560
Options (change) 3,154 2,769 3,154 2,769 114 3,317
Destination 900 900 900 900 900 770
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $29,805 $34,415 $39,315 $42,910 $58,165 $28,075
Total Invoice $28,488 $32,586 $37,219 $40,614 $55,087 $26,882

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $301
Model Year201820182018201820182012
ModelMustangMustangMustangMustangMustangJetta
TrimEcoBoostEcoBoost PremiumGTGT PremiumShelby GT350GLI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine310hp I4310hp I4460hp V8460hp V8526hp V8200hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9?, 9160, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18235/50-18235/50-18295/35-19225/40-18
Total Price$29,805$34,415$39,315$42,910$58,165$28,075
Adjustments for Features-1,365-1,915-1,690-1,915-6650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,440$32,500$37,625$40,995$57,500$28,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,060$9,185$12,555$29,060$0
Total Invoice$28,488$32,586$37,219$40,614$55,087$26,882
Adjustments for Features-1,305-1,813-1,600-1,813-6300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,183$30,773$35,619$38,801$54,457$26,882
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,590$8,436$11,618$27,274$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201820182018201820182012
ModelMustangMustangMustangMustangMustangJetta
TrimEcoBoostEcoBoost PremiumGTGT PremiumShelby GT350GLI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0$0 
FWD     $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0    
Power rear side windows     $200
Remote start$150     
Universal garage door opener $100 $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25$25$25 
Active glove box$100$100$100$100$100 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0
Full-size spare tire     $225
High performance brake pads (optional)    $0 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Line lock$50$50$50$50$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250  
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200 
Safety key$5$5$5$5$5 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment     $50
Overhead sunglass holder     $25
Rear seat pass-through     $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles     $15
Drivetrain 
Differential cooler    $0 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300$300  
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential    $300 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0  
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0$0$0$0 
Larger rear spoiler    $200 
Rear spoiler $200$200$200 $200
Sunroof     $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100  
App support$0$0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100  
Aux input     $50
iPod integration     $100
Navigation system$600$600$600$600 $600
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 $200
SD Card slot     $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system    $25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125 
Fog lights $125$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors $25 $25 $25
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750  
Performance meter$150$150$150$150$150 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25 $25 $25
Xenon HID headlights    $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row     $50
Door sill trim plates    $100 
Heated front seats     $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 $200  
Leather seating surfaces $900 $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50 $50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat     $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $50
Metal pedals $75 $75$75$75
No leather in second row $-300 $-300  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 $100   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100   
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 $100   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 $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
Synthetic suede door panel trim    $250 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces    $450 
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500 
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options$0$0$0$0$0 
Alloy wheels    $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350$350$350  
Performance steering system (optional)    $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0
Wheels, dark finish    $0 
Transmission 
Launch control    $100 
Total Value of Features$5,680$6,230$6,005$6,230$4,980$4,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,365$1,915$1,690$1,915$665$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,305-1,813-1,600-1,813-6300

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20182012
ModelMustangJetta
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in104.4 in
Length188.5 in182.2 in
Width75.4 in70.0 in
Height54.3 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,543 lb.2,805 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 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Mustang EcoBoost

Equipment Group 101A
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote start150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options0No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Aluminum trim100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
235/50WR18 tires400No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested52520%
Total Not Requested210080%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT

Equipment Group 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options0No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested52543%
Total Not Requested70057%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200No
Sunroof900No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested32515%
Total Not Requested191585%

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