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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: $31,040

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $1,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,740

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $692

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017201220122012
ModelMustangMustangMustangPassatPassatPassat
TrimEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT3502.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,195 $37,195 $54,845 $29,895 $32,195 $32,950
Base Invoice $28,534 $35,149 $51,828 $28,670 $30,876 $31,600
Navigation system 795 795        
Temporary spare tire 255 255        
Rear spoiler 0 0   375 375 375
Convenience Package     3,000      
Navigation system 755 755        
Temporary spare tire 243 243        
Rear spoiler 0 0   300 300 300
Convenience Package     2,850      
Options (change) 1,050 1,050 3,000 375 375 375
Options (change) 998 998 2,850 300 300 300
Destination 900 900 900 770 770 770
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0 0
Total Price $32,145 $39,145 $60,045 $31,040 $33,340 $34,095
Total Invoice $30,432 $37,047 $56,878 $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: $1,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,435
Model Year201720172017201220122012
ModelMustangMustangMustangPassatPassatPassat
TrimEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT3502.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine310hp I4435hp V8526hp V8170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionM6M6M6T6S6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18295/35-19215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$32,145$39,145$60,045$31,040$33,340$34,095
Adjustments for Features0-150-800-775-775-875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,145$38,995$59,245$30,265$32,565$33,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,850$27,100$0$2,300$2,955
Total Invoice$30,432$37,047$56,878$29,740$31,946$32,670
Adjustments for Features0-142-758-743-743-838
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,432$36,905$56,120$28,997$31,203$31,832
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,473$25,688$0$2,206$2,835

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201720172017201220122012
ModelMustangMustangMustangPassatPassatPassat
TrimEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT3502.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100  
6-speed automated manual    $1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0   
FWD   $0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0     
Power rear side windows   $200$200$200
Remote start   $150$150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25   
Active glove box$100$100$100   
High performance brake pads (optional)  $0   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75   
Line lock $50$50   
Rearview camera$200$200$200   
Safety key$5$5$5   
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports$0$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
Drivetrain 
Differential cooler  $0   
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300    
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential  $300   
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0     
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0$0   
Bodyside moldings   $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25   
Larger rear spoiler  $200   
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200$200$200
Sunroof   $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100   
App support$0$0$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100   
Aux input   $50$50$50
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
iPod integration   $100$100$100
Media drive   $15$15$15
SD Card slot   $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25   
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25   
Traffic information   $25$25$25
USB port$25$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25$25
Compass$0$0$0   
Cornering lights   $50$50$50
Fog lights$125$125 $125$125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150$150
Performance meter$150$150$150   
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100   
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300   
Door sill trim plates  $100   
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150$150
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200$200
Metal pedals$75$75$75   
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$100   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0$0$0
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500   
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options$0$0$0   
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200   
Performance steering system (optional)  $0   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0   
Wheels, dark finish  $0   
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$3,480$3,630$4,280$4,255$4,255$4,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$800$775$775$875
Value of Feature Adjustments0-142-758-743-743-838

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20172012
ModelMustangPassat
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in110.4 in
Length188.3 in191.6 in
Width75.4 in72.2 in
Height54.4 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,527 lb.3,167 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom34.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume13.5 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Mustang Shelby GT350

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested297574%
Total Not Requested102526%

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