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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: $30,120

Volkswagen Passat SE   
Difference: $2,520

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720212021
ModelMustangMustangPassatPassat
TrimEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumSER-Line
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,195 $37,195 $26,995 $29,995
Adaptive cruise control 1,195 1,195    
Temporary spare tire 255 255    
All-weather floor mats 95 95 235 235
Rear spoiler 0 0 375 375
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     325 325
Lighting Package     1,195  
LED headlights       1,195
Adaptive cruise control 1,135 1,135    
Temporary spare tire 243 243    
All-weather floor mats 90 90 185 185
Rear spoiler 0 0 300 300
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     270 270
Lighting Package     1,028  
LED headlights       1,028
Options (change) 1,545 1,545 2,130 2,130
Options (change) 1,468 1,468 1,783 1,783
Destination 900 900 995 995
Total Price $32,640 $39,640 $30,120 $33,120

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,999
Model Year2017201720212021
ModelMustangMustangPassatPassat
TrimEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumSER-Line
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine310hp I4435hp V8174hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18235/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$32,640$39,640$30,120$33,120
Adjustments for Features-265-415-1,3650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,375$39,225$28,755$33,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,850$0$4,365

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2017201720212021
ModelMustangMustangPassatPassat
TrimEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumSER-Line
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0   
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app  $25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Active glove box$100$100  
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Line lock $50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Safety key$5$5  
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0   
Body kit   $0
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0  
Sunroof  $900 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
HD radio  $50$50
Mirrorlink support  $0$0
SD Card slot  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200 
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Performance meter$150$150  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Steering-linked fog lights  $50 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Door sill trim plates   $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Metal pedals$75$75 $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options$0$0  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,080$4,230$5,180$3,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$265$415$1,365$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-251-393-1260

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20172021
ModelMustangPassat
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in110.4 in
Length188.3 in193.6 in
Width75.4 in72.2 in
Height54.4 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,527 lb.3,326 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
Volkswagen Passat SE

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
LED headlights1000No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested12511%
Total Not Requested105089%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat R-Line

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%

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