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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: $26,355

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $3,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,211

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $4,634

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016200820082008
ModelGolf / GTIMustangMustangMustang
TrimGTI SEV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT Premium
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $28,025 $20,880 $26,240 $27,420
Base Invoice $26,904 $19,362 $24,186 $25,248
Lighting Package 995      
Cargo net 100 55 55 55
All-weather floor mats 235 75 75 75
Comfort Group   575    
Leather seating surfaces   0 695  
Pony Package   750    
Interior Upgrade Package   460 460 460
Safety and Security Package   995    
Xenon HID headlights   525 525 525
Interior ambient lighting   295 295 295
Satellite radio   195   195
Bluetooth cell phone link   395 395 395
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   65    
iPod integration   295 295 295
Rear spoiler     0 0
Alarm     325 325
Heated front seats       250
Lighting Package 856      
Cargo net 80 48 48 48
All-weather floor mats 185 65 65 65
Comfort Group   500    
Leather seating surfaces   0 605  
Pony Package   653    
Interior Upgrade Package   400 400 400
Safety and Security Package   866    
Xenon HID headlights   457 457 457
Interior ambient lighting   257 257 257
Satellite radio   170   170
Bluetooth cell phone link   344 344 344
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   37    
iPod integration   257 257 257
Rear spoiler     0 0
Alarm     283 283
Heated front seats       218
Options (change) 1,330 4,680 3,120 2,870
Options (change) 1,121 4,054 2,716 2,499
Destination 820 795 795 795
Total Price $30,175 $26,355 $30,155 $31,085
Total Invoice $28,845 $24,211 $27,697 $28,542

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Mustang V6 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $438
Model Year2016200820082008
ModelGolf / GTIMustangMustangMustang
TrimGTI SEV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT Premium
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine210hp I4210hp V6300hp V8300hp V8
TransmissionM6M5M5M5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9500, 680, 4500, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/55-17235/55-17235/55-17
Total Price$30,175$26,355$30,155$31,085
Adjustments for Features-5,110-7500-600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,065$25,605$30,155$30,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,550$4,880
Total Invoice$28,845$24,211$27,697$28,542
Adjustments for Features-4,885-6890-551
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,960$23,522$27,697$27,991
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,175$4,469

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year2016200820082008
ModelGolf / GTIMustangMustangMustang
TrimGTI SEV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT Premium
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
5-speed manual $0$0$0
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250   
Remote app$25   
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Brake assist$50   
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Rearview camera$200   
Secondary collision brake assist$25   
Side curtain airbags$350   
Stability control$400   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100   
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo mat$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Interior air filter$0   
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Rear air vents$100   
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Bright-finished fuel door$100   
Sunroof, large$1100   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100   
App support$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
Audio controls on steering wheel$125   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
CD changer, in-dash $325 $325
CD player$125 $125 
HD radio$50   
iPod integration $100$100$100
Mirrorlink support$0   
Satellite radio$200$200 $200
SD Card slot$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
USB port$25   
Voice control for audio system$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150  
Automatic headlights$125   
Compass$0$0  
Heated mirrors$25   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Outside temperature display$50   
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Heated front seats$200$200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$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   
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0
Total Value of Features$6,180$1,820$1,070$1,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,110$750$0$600
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,885-6890-551

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20162008
ModelGolf / GTIMustang
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.8 in107.1 in
Length167.5 in187.6 in
Width70.5 in73.9 in
Height57.2 in55.4 in
Curb Weight2,902 lb.3,374 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in34.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in46.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in30.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.8 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.7 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

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%
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
Compass0Yes
Total Requested20031%
Total Not Requested45069%
Pony Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Chrome grille (optional)0No
Bodyside stripes0No
235/55ZR17 tires400No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested32545%
Total Not Requested40055%
Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Auxiliary gauges0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested50080%
Total Not Requested12520%

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 Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Auxiliary gauges0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Auxiliary gauges0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%

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