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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: $22,885

Ford Mustang V6 Deluxe   
Difference: $9,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,081

Ford Mustang V6 Deluxe   
Difference: $9,469

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062006201620162016
ModelMustangMustangMustangMustangPassatPassatPassat
TrimV6 DeluxeV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT Premium1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,115 $20,090 $25,140 $26,320 $30,495 $34,270 $36,835
Base Invoice $17,703 $18,581 $23,126 $24,188 $29,245 $32,865 $35,325
Interior Upgrade Package 450 450 450 450      
Machined alloy wheels 100            
Antilock brakes (ABS) 775            
Sport Appearance Package 295            
Power driver seat 365            
Front side airbags 370 370 370 370      
Leather seating surfaces 695 695 695        
Interior Sport Appearance Package   195          
Pony Package   1,195          
Rear spoiler     0 0 375 375 375
Floor mats         235    
Interior Upgrade Package 392 392 392 392      
Machined alloy wheels 90            
Antilock brakes (ABS) 674            
Sport Appearance Package 257            
Power driver seat 318            
Front side airbags 322 322 322 322      
Leather seating surfaces 605 605 605        
Interior Sport Appearance Package   170          
Pony Package   1,040          
Rear spoiler     0 0 300 300 300
Floor mats         185    
Options (change) 3,050 2,905 1,515 820 610 375 375
Options (change) 2,658 2,529 1,319 714 485 300 300
Destination 720 720 720 720 820 820 820
Total Price $22,885 $23,715 $27,375 $27,860 $31,925 $35,465 $38,030
Total Invoice $21,081 $21,830 $25,165 $25,622 $30,550 $33,985 $36,445

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Mustang V6 Deluxe
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $393
Model Year2006200620062006201620162016
ModelMustangMustangMustangMustangPassatPassatPassat
TrimV6 DeluxeV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT Premium1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6300hp V8300hp V8170hp I4170hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM5M5M5M5T6T6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4500, 880, 4500, 8400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-16235/55-17235/55-17235/55-17235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$22,885$23,715$27,375$27,860$31,925$35,465$38,030
Adjustments for Features0-375-450-700-9,485-11,595-11,695
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,885$23,340$26,925$27,160$22,440$23,870$26,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$455$4,040$4,275$0$1,430$3,895
Total Invoice$21,081$21,830$25,165$25,622$30,550$33,985$36,445
Adjustments for Features0-345-414-644-9,076-11,111-11,208
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,081$21,485$24,751$24,978$21,474$22,874$25,237
Cost Above Minimum$0$404$3,670$3,897$0$1,400$3,763

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2006200620062006201620162016
ModelMustangMustangMustangMustangPassatPassatPassat
TrimV6 DeluxeV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT Premium1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0$0$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual      $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0   
FWD    $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600$600$600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100$100$100
Power rear side windows    $200$200$200
Proximity key    $250$250$250
Remote app    $25$25$25
Remote start     $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener    $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention     $150$150
Blind spot warning system    $200$200$200
Brake assist    $50$50$50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear    $100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100$100$100
Forward collision warning    $200$200$200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based     $200$200
Lane departure warning     $200$200
Obstacle detection, front     $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear     $250$250
Rearview camera    $200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist    $25$25$25
Side curtain airbags    $350$350$350
Stability control    $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor    $75$75$75
Vehicle health reports    $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat    $40  
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front    $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control    $125$125$125
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$75$75   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings    $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25$25
Sunroof    $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support    $100$100$100
App support    $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support    $100$100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel    $125$125$125
Aux input    $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325 $325   
CD player$125 $125 $125$125$125
HD radio    $50$50$50
Mirrorlink support    $0$0$0
MP3-compatible player $50 $50$50$50$50
Navigation system    $600$600$600
Satellite radio    $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information    $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio    $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25$25$25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror    $150$150$150
Automatic headlights    $125$125$125
Fog lights $125$125$125$125$125$125
Heated mirrors    $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver    $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger    $50$50$50
LED headlights     $1000$1000
Outside temperature display    $50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors     $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights    $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100$100   
Center armrest(s), second row    $50$50$50
Heated front seats    $200$200$200
Heated second row seats    $200$200$200
Memory system, driver seat    $200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat    $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat    $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350     
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls      $100
Total Value of Features$970$1,345$1,420$1,670$10,455$12,565$12,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$375$450$700$9,485$11,595$11,695
Value of Feature Adjustments0-345-414-644-9,076-11,111-11,208

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20062016
ModelMustangPassat
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in110.4 in
Length187.6 in191.6 in
Width73.9 in72.2 in
Height55.4 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,374 lb.3,231 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom34.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom30.3 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft315.9 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 trim100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
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

Interior Sport Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Special interior trim0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Pony Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Chrome grille (optional)0No
Bodyside stripes0No
235/55ZR17 tires400No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested82556%
Total Not Requested65044%
Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Deluxe

Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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