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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Mustang Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Mustang Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,437

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $1,283

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,304

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $1,632

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Model Year20062008200820082008
ModelGolf / GTIMustangMustangMustangMustang
TrimGTIV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT PremiumShelby GT500
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $20,340 $20,880 $26,240 $27,420 $42,330
Base Invoice $18,526 $19,362 $24,186 $25,248 $38,244
Leather Package 800        
Cargo net 69 55 55 55  
All-weather floor mats 99 75 75 75  
CD changer, remote 499        
Safety and Security Package   995      
Interior Sport Appearance Package   345 345 345  
Comfort Group   575      
Leather seating surfaces   0 695    
Rear spoiler     0 0  
Heated front seats       250  
Leather Package 706        
Cargo net 55 48 48 48  
All-weather floor mats 64 65 65 65  
CD changer, remote 323        
Safety and Security Package   866      
Interior Sport Appearance Package   300 300 300  
Comfort Group   500      
Leather seating surfaces   0 605    
Rear spoiler     0 0  
Heated front seats       218  
Options (change) 1,467 2,045 1,170 725 0
Options (change) 1,148 1,779 1,018 631 0
Destination 630 795 795 795 795
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $22,437 $23,720 $28,205 $28,940 $44,425
Total Invoice $20,304 $21,936 $25,999 $26,674 $40,339

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Mustang

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,753
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,053
Model Year20062008200820082008
ModelGolf / GTIMustangMustangMustangMustang
TrimGTIV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT PremiumShelby GT500
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine180hp I4210hp V6300hp V8300hp V8500hp V8
TransmissionM5M5M5M5M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8500, 680, 4500, 6500, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17215/65-16235/55-17235/55-17255/45-18
Total Price$22,437$23,720$28,205$28,940$44,425
Adjustments for Features-670-2000-400-760
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,767$23,520$28,205$28,540$43,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,685$5,020$20,145
Total Invoice$20,304$21,936$25,999$26,674$40,339
Adjustments for Features-606-1850-369-690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,698$21,751$25,999$26,305$39,649
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,248$4,554$17,898

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20062008200820082008
ModelGolf / GTIMustangMustangMustangMustang
TrimGTIV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT PremiumShelby GT500
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0$0$0 
6-speed manual    $150
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50    
Side curtain airbags$350    
Stability control$400    
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75    
Cargo net$40$40$40$40 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15    
Interior air filter$0    
Rear wiper$175    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300$300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Front splitter spoiler    $200
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50$50
CD changer, in-dash $325 $325$325
CD changer, remote$200    
CD player$125 $125  
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150   
Boost gauge    $75
Compass $0   
Fog lights  $125$125$125
Heated mirrors$25    
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50    
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50    
Trip computer    $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25    
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75$75$75$75 
Aluminum trim    $100
Heated front seats$200$200 $200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100   
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels $350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$2,655$2,185$1,985$2,385$2,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$670$200$0$400$760
Value of Feature Adjustments-606-1850-369-690

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20062008
ModelGolf / GTIMustang
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase98.9 in107.1 in
Length164.9 in187.6 in
Width68.3 in73.9 in
Height56.7 in55.4 in
Curb Weight2,935 lb.3,374 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in34.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in46.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in30.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.0 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
41.8 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested115095%
Total Not Requested655%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang V6 Premium

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900150%
Total Not Requested-300-50%
Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested50080%
Total Not Requested12520%
Interior Sport Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested15067%
Total Not Requested7533%
Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
Total Requested20031%
Total Not Requested45069%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Deluxe

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900150%
Total Not Requested-300-50%
Interior Sport Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested15067%
Total Not Requested7533%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Interior Sport Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested15067%
Total Not Requested7533%

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