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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: $30,280

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $485

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,898

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $1,667

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201320132013
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIMustangMustangMustang
TrimGTIRV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $23,995 $33,990 $26,200 $34,750 $54,200
Base Invoice $23,035 $32,631 $24,170 $32,058 $49,458
Autobahn Package 6,000        
Comfort Package     650 650  
Electronics Package     2,340 2,340 2,340
Rear spoiler     295 0  
Heated front seats         295
Autobahn Package 5,760        
Comfort Package     581 581  
Electronics Package     2,088 2,088 2,088
Rear spoiler     264 0  
Heated front seats         264
Options (change) 6,000 0 3,285 2,990 2,635
Options (change) 5,760 0 2,933 2,669 2,352
Destination 770 770 795 795 795
Total Price $30,765 $34,760 $30,280 $38,535 $57,630
Total Invoice $29,565 $33,401 $27,898 $35,522 $52,605

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Mustang V6 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $684
Model Year20122012201320132013
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIMustangMustangMustang
TrimGTIRV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine200hp I4256hp I4305hp V6420hp V8662hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 8370, 8370, 8370, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18215/60-17235/50-18265/40-19
Total Price$30,765$34,760$30,280$38,535$57,630
Adjustments for Features-1,095-1,795-75-3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,670$32,965$30,205$38,185$57,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,295$0$7,980$27,425
Total Invoice$29,565$33,401$27,898$35,522$52,605
Adjustments for Features-1,052-1,725-69-3230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,513$31,676$27,829$35,199$52,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,163$0$7,370$24,776

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20122012201320132013
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIMustangMustangMustang
TrimGTIRV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150
FWD$0    
AWD $1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250   
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Brake assist$50$50   
Safety key  $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50   
Cargo cover$75$75   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15   
Interior air filter$0$0   
Rear air vents$100$100   
Rear wiper$175$175   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300$300
Exterior 
Body kit $0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25$25
Front splitter spoiler    $200
Sunroof$900    
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325   
CD player$125 $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50
iPod integration$100$100   
Media drive  $15$15$15
Navigation system$600 $600$600$600
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25$25
SD Card slot$25$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150
Automatic headlights   $125 
Boost gauge    $75
Fog lights$125  $125 
Headlight washers $50   
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Outside temperature display$50$50   
Performance meter  $150$150$150
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
No leather in second row  $-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0 
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Total Value of Features$4,490$5,190$3,470$3,745$3,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,095$1,795$75$350$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,052-1,725-69-3230

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20122013
ModelGolf / GTIMustang
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase101.5 in107.1 in
Length165.4 in188.5 in
Width70.3 in73.9 in
Height58.3 in55.8 in
Curb Weight2,969 lb.3,502 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in34.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in47.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in46.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in29.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft313.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft313.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested217551%
Total Not Requested207549%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang V6 Premium

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested22541%
Total Not Requested32559%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested97592%
Total Not Requested908%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested22541%
Total Not Requested32559%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested97592%
Total Not Requested908%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang Shelby GT500

Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested97592%
Total Not Requested908%

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