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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: $26,000

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $7,120

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082019
ModelMustangMustangMustangPassat
TrimV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT PremiumSE R-Line
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,880 $26,240 $27,420 $29,995
Comfort Group 575   575  
Leather seating surfaces 0 695    
Premier Trim Package 855 855 855  
Sport Appearance Package 295      
Safety and Security Package 995      
Xenon HID headlights 525 525 525  
Satellite radio 195   195  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 65      
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75 235
Cargo net 55 55 55 100
Bluetooth cell phone link 395 395 395  
iPod integration 295 295 295  
Alarm   325 325  
Rear spoiler   0 0 375
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       325
LED headlights       1,195
Comfort Group 500   500  
Leather seating surfaces 0 605    
Premier Trim Package 744 744 744  
Sport Appearance Package 257      
Safety and Security Package 866      
Xenon HID headlights 457 457 457  
Satellite radio 170   170  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 37      
All-weather floor mats 65 65 65 185
Cargo net 48 48 48 80
Bluetooth cell phone link 344 344 344  
iPod integration 257 257 257  
Alarm   283 283  
Rear spoiler   0 0 300
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       270
LED headlights       1,028
Options (change) 4,325 3,220 3,295 2,230
Options (change) 3,745 2,803 2,868 1,863
Destination 795 795 795 895
Total Price $26,000 $30,255 $31,510 $33,120

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Mustang V6 Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Passat SE R-Line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,972
Model Year2008200820082019
ModelMustangMustangMustangPassat
TrimV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT PremiumSE R-Line
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6300hp V8300hp V8174hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 680, 4500, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-16235/55-17235/55-17235/40-19
Total Price$26,000$30,255$31,510$33,120
Adjustments for Features-6250-1,050-4,845
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,375$30,255$30,460$28,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,880$5,085$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2008200820082019
ModelMustangMustangMustangPassat
TrimV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT PremiumSE R-Line
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Power rear side windows   $200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake assist   $50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Forward collision warning   $200
Rearview camera   $200
Secondary collision brake assist   $25
Side curtain airbags   $350
Stability control   $400
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Interior air filter   $0
Rear air vents   $100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325 
CD player $125 $125
HD radio   $50
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Mirrorlink support   $0
Satellite radio$200 $200$200
SD Card slot   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
USB port   $25
Voice control for audio system   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150$150
Automatic headlights   $125
Compass$0 $0$0
Fog lights $125$125 
Heated mirrors   $25
LED headlights   $1000
Outside temperature display   $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100 
Heated front seats$200 $200$200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100 
Power recliner, driver seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$3,435$2,810$3,860$7,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$625$0$1,050$4,845
Value of Feature Adjustments-5750-963-403

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082019
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.3,275 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 Premium

Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested35054%
Total Not Requested30046%
Premier Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Trip computer150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Auxiliary gauges0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested47554%
Total Not Requested40046%
Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested50080%
Total Not Requested12520%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Deluxe

Premier Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Trip computer150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Auxiliary gauges0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested47554%
Total Not Requested40046%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested35054%
Total Not Requested30046%
Premier Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Trip computer150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Auxiliary gauges0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested47554%
Total Not Requested40046%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat SE R-Line

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%

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