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Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,590

Ford Mustang V6 Deluxe   
Difference: $11,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,824

Ford Mustang V6 Deluxe   
Difference: $10,106

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620062006
ModelMustangMustangMustangMustangPassat
TrimV6 DeluxeV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT Premium3.6 VR6
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,115 $20,090 $25,140 $26,320 $29,950
Base Invoice $17,703 $18,581 $23,126 $24,188 $27,513
Interior Upgrade Package 450 450 450 450  
Machined alloy wheels 100        
Antilock brakes (ABS) 775        
Power driver seat 365        
Front side airbags 370 370 370 370  
Leather seating surfaces 695 695 695    
Pony Package   1,195      
Rear spoiler     0 0  
Sport Package         300
Luxury #1 Package         2,750
Interior Upgrade Package 392 392 392 392  
Machined alloy wheels 90        
Antilock brakes (ABS) 674        
Power driver seat 318        
Front side airbags 322 322 322 322  
Leather seating surfaces 605 605 605    
Pony Package   1,040      
Rear spoiler     0 0  
Sport Package         274
Luxury #1 Package         2,513
Options (change) 2,755 2,710 1,515 820 3,050
Options (change) 2,401 2,359 1,319 714 2,787
Destination 720 720 720 720 630
Total Price $22,590 $23,520 $27,375 $27,860 $33,630
Total Invoice $20,824 $21,660 $25,165 $25,622 $30,930

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Mustang V6 Deluxe
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,981
Model Year20062006200620062006
ModelMustangMustangMustangMustangPassat
TrimV6 DeluxeV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT Premium3.6 VR6
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6300hp V8300hp V8280hp V6
TransmissionM5M5M5M5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4500, 880, 4500, 880, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-16235/55-17235/55-17235/55-17235/45-17
Total Price$22,590$23,520$27,375$27,860$33,630
Adjustments for Features0-575-650-900-6,660
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,590$22,945$26,725$26,960$26,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$355$4,135$4,370$0
Total Invoice$20,824$21,660$25,165$25,622$30,930
Adjustments for Features0-530-598-828-6,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,824$21,130$24,567$24,794$24,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$306$3,743$3,970$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20062006200620062006
ModelMustangMustangMustangMustangPassat
TrimV6 DeluxeV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT Premium3.6 VR6
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0$0$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows    $200
Sunshade, rear    $125
Sunshades, second row    $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Universal garage door opener    $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Brake assist    $50
Side curtain airbags    $350
Stability control    $400
Tire-pressure monitor    $75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50
Cargo net    $40
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
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Rear air vents    $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings    $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25 
Rear spoiler $200$200$200 
Sunroof    $900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel    $125
CD changer, in-dash $325 $325$325
CD player$125 $125  
MP3-compatible player $50 $50$50
Satellite radio    $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror    $150
Automatic headlights    $125
Compass    $0
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Heated mirrors    $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver    $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger    $50
Outside temperature display    $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row    $50
Heated front seats    $200
Memory system, driver seat    $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat    $100
Power recliner, passenger seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0
Total Value of Features$820$1,395$1,470$1,720$7,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$575$650$900$6,660
Value of Feature Adjustments0-530-598-828-6,125

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20062006
ModelMustangPassat
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in106.7 in
Length187.6 in188.2 in
Width73.9 in71.7 in
Height55.4 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,374 lb.3,306 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom34.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom30.3 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Mustang V6 Deluxe

Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang V6 Premium

Pony Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Chrome grille (optional)0No
Bodyside stripes0No
235/55ZR17 tires400No
Rear spoiler200No
Total Requested87559%
Total Not Requested60041%
Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Deluxe

Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Luxury #1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125No
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Cargo net40No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Heated front seats200No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested142537%
Total Not Requested240563%

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