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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: $37,195

Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium   
Difference: $170

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,227

Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium   
Difference: $458

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820162016
ModelMustangMustangPassatPassat
TrimEcoBoost PremiumGT Premium1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,600 $39,095 $34,270 $36,835
Base Invoice $28,917 $36,945 $32,865 $35,325
Safe and Smart Package 1,495 1,495    
Premium Plus Package 2,200 2,200    
Temporary spare tire 405 405    
Rear spoiler 0 0 375 375
Front sport buckets 1,595 1,595    
Body kit     1,900 1,900
Safe and Smart Package 1,420 1,420    
Premium Plus Package 2,090 2,090    
Temporary spare tire 385 385    
Rear spoiler 0 0 300 300
Front sport buckets 1,515 1,515    
Body kit     1,700 1,700
Options (change) 5,695 5,695 2,275 2,275
Options (change) 5,410 5,410 2,000 2,000
Destination 900 900 820 820
Total Price $37,195 $45,690 $37,365 $39,930
Total Invoice $35,227 $43,255 $35,685 $38,145

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,491
Model Year2018201820162016
ModelMustangMustangPassatPassat
TrimEcoBoost PremiumGT Premium1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine310hp I4460hp V8170hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$37,195$45,690$37,365$39,930
Adjustments for Features00-4,135-4,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,195$45,690$33,230$35,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,495$0$2,465
Total Invoice$35,227$43,255$35,685$38,145
Adjustments for Features00-3,949-4,046
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,227$43,255$31,736$34,099
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,028$0$2,363

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2018201820162016
ModelMustangMustangPassatPassat
TrimEcoBoost PremiumGT Premium1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Remote climate control$25$25  
Remote start  $150$150
Remote start via app$75$75  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Active glove box$100$100  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100$100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Line lock$50$50  
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Safety key$5$5  
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear air vents  $100$100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0  
Body kit  $0$0
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
Aux input  $50$50
HD radio  $50$50
Mirrorlink support  $0$0
SD Card slot  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Compass$0$0  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
LED headlights  $1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Performance meter$150$150  
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Heated front seats  $200$200
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
No leather in second row$-300$-300  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Upgraded floor mats$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options$0$0  
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$3,155$3,155$7,290$7,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$4,135$4,235
Value of Feature Adjustments00-3,949-4,046

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182016
ModelMustangPassat
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in110.4 in
Length188.5 in191.6 in
Width75.4 in72.2 in
Height54.3 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,543 lb.3,231 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.5 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 Legroom42.7 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 Legroom29.0 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume13.5 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium

Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested125066%
Total Not Requested65034%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25Yes
4G LTE connectivity0No
Remote start via app75Yes
Special interior trim0No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested80065%
Total Not Requested42535%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested125066%
Total Not Requested65034%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25Yes
4G LTE connectivity0No
Remote start via app75Yes
Special interior trim0No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested80065%
Total Not Requested42535%

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