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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: $29,660

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $3,460

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,056

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $4,516

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009201620162016
ModelMustangMustangPassatPassatPassat
TrimV6 PremiumGT Premium1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,520 $29,160 $30,495 $34,270 $36,835
Base Invoice $20,758 $26,734 $29,245 $32,865 $35,325
Comfort Group 575 575      
Leather seating surfaces 695        
Navigation system 1,995 1,995      
Safety and Security Package 995        
Pony Package 750        
Xenon HID headlights 525 525      
Remote start 295 295      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 65        
Cargo net 55 55 100 100 100
Bluetooth cell phone link 395 395      
Rear spoiler   0 375 375 375
Alarm   375      
Lighting Package     1,095    
Floor mats     235    
Comfort Group 500 500      
Leather seating surfaces 605        
Navigation system 1,736 1,736      
Safety and Security Package 866        
Pony Package 653        
Xenon HID headlights 457 457      
Remote start 257 257      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 37        
Cargo net 48 48 80 80 80
Bluetooth cell phone link 344 344      
Rear spoiler   0 300 300 300
Alarm   326      
Lighting Package     942    
Floor mats     185    
Options (change) 6,345 4,215 1,805 475 475
Options (change) 5,503 3,668 1,507 380 380
Destination 795 795 820 820 820
Total Price $29,660 $34,170 $33,120 $35,565 $38,130
Total Invoice $27,056 $31,197 $31,572 $34,065 $36,525

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,191
Model Year20092009201620162016
ModelMustangMustangPassatPassatPassat
TrimV6 PremiumGT Premium1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6300hp V8170hp I4170hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM5M5T6T6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 6500, 6400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17235/55-17235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$29,660$34,170$33,120$35,565$38,130
Adjustments for Features00-8,085-9,195-9,295
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,660$34,170$25,035$26,370$28,835
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,510$0$1,335$3,800
Total Invoice$27,056$31,197$31,572$34,065$36,525
Adjustments for Features00-7,707-8,807-8,904
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,056$31,197$23,865$25,258$27,621
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,141$0$1,393$3,756

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092009201620162016
ModelMustangMustangPassatPassatPassat
TrimV6 PremiumGT Premium1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual    $1100
RWD$0$0   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600$600
Cruise control$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 $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$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
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   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75
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
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
HD radio  $50$50$50
Mirrorlink support  $0$0$0
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Compass$0$0   
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
LED headlights  $1000$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   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100   
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Heated second row seats  $200$200$200
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
No leather in second row$-300$-300   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$1,170$1,170$9,255$10,365$10,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$8,085$9,195$9,295
Value of Feature Adjustments00-7,707-8,807-8,904

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092016
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 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
Compass0No
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested50080%
Total Not Requested12520%
Pony Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Chrome grille (optional)0No
Bodyside stripes0No
235/55ZR17 tires400No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested32545%
Total Not Requested40055%

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
Compass0No
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%

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