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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: $31,130

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $8,114

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,697

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $7,688

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122008
ModelMustangMustangPassat
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumVR6
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,310 $33,710 $36,050
Base Invoice $24,399 $31,059 $33,597
Comfort Package 595 595  
Security Package 695 695  
Electronics Package 2,340 2,340  
Temporary spare tire 100    
Rear spoiler 295 0 479
Xenon HID headlights   525  
iPod integration     0
Heated front seats     225
Navigation system     1,800
Comfort Package 518 518  
Security Package 605 605  
Electronics Package 2,036 2,036  
Temporary spare tire 87    
Rear spoiler 257 0 310
Xenon HID headlights   457  
iPod integration     0
Heated front seats     199
Navigation system     1,589
Options (change) 4,025 4,155 2,504
Options (change) 3,503 3,616 2,098
Destination 795 795 690
Total Price $31,130 $38,660 $39,244
Total Invoice $28,697 $35,470 $36,385

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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: $3,829
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,715
Model Year201220122008
ModelMustangMustangPassat
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumVR6
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine305hp V6412hp V8280hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 8500, 8600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17235/50-18235/40-18
Total Price$31,130$38,660$39,244
Adjustments for Features0-775-4,285
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,130$37,885$34,959
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,755$0
Total Invoice$28,697$35,470$36,385
Adjustments for Features0-711-3,973
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,697$34,759$32,412
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,062$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201220122008
ModelMustangMustangPassat
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumVR6
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire  $225
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
Media drive$15$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors  $25
Outside temperature display  $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals$75$75 
No leather in second row$-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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,520$2,295$5,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$775$4,285
Value of Feature Adjustments0-711-3,973

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122008
ModelMustangPassat
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in106.7 in
Length188.1 in188.2 in
Width73.9 in71.7 in
Height55.6 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,448 lb.3,306 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom34.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.6 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom29.8 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume13.4 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Mustang V6 Premium

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested25067%
Total Not Requested12533%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested92587%
Total Not Requested14013%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested25067%
Total Not Requested12533%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested92587%
Total Not Requested14013%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat VR6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%

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