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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: $29,275

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $10,154

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,740

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $9,790

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092008
ModelMustangMustangPassat
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumVR6
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,520 $29,160 $36,050
Base Invoice $20,758 $26,734 $33,597
Pony Package 750    
Comfort Group 575 575  
Leather seating surfaces 695    
Safety and Security Package 995    
Cargo net 55 55  
Xenon HID headlights 525 525  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,800
iPod integration 295 295 0
All-weather floor mats 75 75 185
Rear spoiler   0 479
Alarm   375  
Heated front seats     225
Pony Package 653    
Comfort Group 500 500  
Leather seating surfaces 605    
Safety and Security Package 866    
Cargo net 48 48  
Xenon HID headlights 457 457  
Navigation system 1,736 1,736 1,589
iPod integration 257 257 0
All-weather floor mats 65 65 145
Rear spoiler   0 310
Alarm   326  
Heated front seats     199
Options (change) 5,960 3,895 2,689
Options (change) 5,187 3,389 2,243
Destination 795 795 690
Total Price $29,275 $33,850 $39,429
Total Invoice $26,740 $30,918 $36,530

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Mustang V6 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,419
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,477
Model Year200920092008
ModelMustangMustangPassat
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumVR6
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6300hp V8280hp V6
TransmissionM5M5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 6500, 6600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17235/55-17235/40-18
Total Price$29,275$33,850$39,429
Adjustments for Features0-25-5,735
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,275$33,825$33,694
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,550$0
Total Invoice$26,740$30,918$36,530
Adjustments for Features0-23-5,313
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,740$30,895$31,217
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,155$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year200920092008
ModelMustangMustangPassat
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumVR6
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Sunshade, rear  $125
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire  $225
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control  $400
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $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 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Aux input$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Outside temperature display  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$770$795$6,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$25$5,735
Value of Feature Adjustments0-23-5,313

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092008
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 Premium

Pony Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Chrome grille (optional)0No
Bodyside stripes0No
235/55ZR17 tires400No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested32545%
Total Not Requested40055%
Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 Premium

Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat VR6

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%

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