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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: $30,270

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $770

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,926

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $1,814

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201220122012
ModelMustangMustangPassatPassatPassat
TrimV6 PremiumGT Premium2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,845 $32,845 $29,895 $32,195 $32,950
Base Invoice $23,965 $30,265 $28,670 $30,876 $31,600
Electronics Package 2,340 2,340      
Comfort Package 595 595      
Rear spoiler 295 0 375 375 375
Remote start 345 345      
Electronics Package 2,036 2,036      
Comfort Package 518 518      
Rear spoiler 257 0 300 300 300
Remote start 300 300      
Options (change) 3,575 3,280 375 375 375
Options (change) 3,111 2,854 300 300 300
Destination 850 850 770 770 770
Total Price $30,270 $36,975 $31,040 $33,340 $34,095
Total Invoice $27,926 $33,969 $29,740 $31,946 $32,670

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,961
Model Year20112011201220122012
ModelMustangMustangPassatPassatPassat
TrimV6 PremiumGT Premium2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine305hp V6412hp V8170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6S6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 8500, 8400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17235/50-18215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$30,270$36,975$31,040$33,340$34,095
Adjustments for Features0-425-3,940-3,940-4,040
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,270$36,550$27,100$29,400$30,055
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,280$0$2,300$2,955
Total Invoice$27,926$33,969$29,740$31,946$32,670
Adjustments for Features0-390-3,775-3,775-3,871
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,926$33,579$25,965$28,171$28,799
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,653$0$2,206$2,834

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112011201220122012
ModelMustangMustangPassatPassatPassat
TrimV6 PremiumGT Premium2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
6-speed automated manual   $1100$1100
RWD$0$0   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
Proximity key  $250$250$250
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 
911 assist$25$25   
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Safety key$5$5   
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25   
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Infotainment 
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25   
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
Traffic information  $25$25$25
USB port$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Compass$0$0   
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50   
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100   
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Metal pedals$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
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$850$1,275$4,790$4,790$4,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$425$3,940$3,940$4,040
Value of Feature Adjustments0-390-3,775-3,775-3,871

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112012
ModelMustangPassat
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in110.4 in
Length188.1 in191.6 in
Width73.9 in72.2 in
Height55.6 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,454 lb.3,167 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom34.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.6 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom29.8 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume13.4 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Mustang V6 Premium

Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested1065100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested1065100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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