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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: $31,425

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $1,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,159

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $1,300

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201620162016
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIMustangMustangMustang
TrimGTIREcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT350
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $24,200 $34,195 $29,645 $36,395 $47,795
Base Invoice $23,232 $32,827 $28,014 $34,393 $45,166
Autobahn Package 6,195        
All-weather floor mats 235 235 95 95 95
Rear spoiler     0 0  
Temporary spare tire     195 195  
Front sport buckets     1,595 1,595  
Navigation system     795 795  
Technology Package         7,500
Autobahn Package 5,947        
All-weather floor mats 185 185 90 90 90
Rear spoiler     0 0  
Temporary spare tire     185 185  
Front sport buckets     1,515 1,515  
Navigation system     755 755  
Technology Package         7,125
Options (change) 6,430 235 2,680 2,680 7,595
Options (change) 6,132 185 2,545 2,545 7,215
Destination 795 795 900 900 900
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $31,425 $35,225 $33,225 $39,975 $57,590
Total Invoice $30,159 $33,807 $31,459 $37,838 $54,581

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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: $2,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,612
Model Year20132013201620162016
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIMustangMustangMustang
TrimGTIREcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT350
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine200hp I4256hp I4310hp I4435hp V8526hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 8?, 9?, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18235/50-18235/50-18295/35-19
Total Price$31,425$35,225$33,225$39,975$57,590
Adjustments for Features-325-7750-150-1,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,100$34,450$33,225$39,825$55,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,350$0$6,600$22,415
Total Invoice$30,159$33,807$31,459$37,838$54,581
Adjustments for Features-312-7440-142-1,848
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,847$33,063$31,459$37,696$52,733
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,216$0$6,237$21,274

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20132013201620162016
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIMustangMustangMustang
TrimGTIREcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT350
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 
Active noise reduction  $0  
Proximity key$250 $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25$25
Active glove box  $100$100$100
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
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 
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50   
Cargo cover$75$75   
Cargo mat$40$40   
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   
Rear air vents$100$100   
Rear wiper$175$175   
Drivetrain 
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 $0   
Body kit (gray/black)  $0$0$0
Sunroof$900    
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Aux input$50$50   
CD changer, in-dash $325   
CD player$125 $125$125$125
HD radio $50  $50
iPod integration$100$100   
Navigation system$600 $600$600$600
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$125$125
Fog lights$125 $125$125 
Headlight washers $50   
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Performance meter  $150$150$150
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150   
Turn signal repeaters in hood   $0 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50   
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100  $100
Heated front seats$200$200  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100
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$0  $0
Wheels, dark finish    $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,130$4,580$3,805$3,955$5,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$325$775$0$150$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments-312-7440-142-1,848

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20132016
ModelGolf / GTIMustang
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase101.5 in107.1 in
Length165.4 in188.3 in
Width70.3 in75.4 in
Height58.3 in54.4 in
Curb Weight2,969 lb.3,527 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in34.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in52.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in47.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft313.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft313.5 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 key250Yes
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 Requested242557%
Total Not Requested182543%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang Shelby GT350

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Unbranded, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Total Requested240056%
Total Not Requested190044%

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