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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: $27,410

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $2,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,098

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $3,747

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620092009
ModelGolf / GTIMustangMustang
TrimGTI SEV6 PremiumGT Premium
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $28,025 $22,520 $29,160
Base Invoice $26,904 $20,758 $26,734
Lighting Package 995    
Cargo net 100 55 55
All-weather floor mats 235 75 75
Pony Package   750  
Safety and Security Package   995  
SYNC   550 550
Leather seating surfaces   695  
Xenon HID headlights   525 525
Heated front seats   250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   65  
Bright-finished fuel door   135 135
Comfort Group     575
Rear spoiler     0
Alarm     375
Lighting Package 856    
Cargo net 80 48 48
All-weather floor mats 185 65 65
Pony Package   653  
Safety and Security Package   866  
SYNC   479 479
Leather seating surfaces   605  
Xenon HID headlights   457 457
Heated front seats   218  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   37  
Bright-finished fuel door   117 117
Comfort Group     500
Rear spoiler     0
Alarm     326
Options (change) 1,330 4,095 2,290
Options (change) 1,121 3,545 1,992
Destination 820 795 795
Total Price $30,175 $27,410 $32,245
Total Invoice $28,845 $25,098 $29,521

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $755
Model Year201620092009
ModelGolf / GTIMustangMustang
TrimGTI SEV6 PremiumGT Premium
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine210hp I4210hp V6300hp V8
TransmissionM6M5M5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9500, 6500, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/55-17235/55-17
Total Price$30,175$27,410$32,245
Adjustments for Features-4,7100-450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,465$27,410$31,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,385
Total Invoice$28,845$25,098$29,521
Adjustments for Features-4,5020-412
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,343$25,098$29,109
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,011

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year201620092009
ModelGolf / GTIMustangMustang
TrimGTI SEV6 PremiumGT Premium
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
5-speed manual $0$0
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
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  
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
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
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  
HD radio$50  
Mirrorlink support$0  
SD Card slot$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
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
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Door sill trim plates $100$100
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Total Value of Features$5,605$895$1,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,710$0$450
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,5020-412

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20162009
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%
Pony Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Chrome grille (optional)0No
Bodyside stripes0No
235/55ZR17 tires400No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested32545%
Total Not Requested40055%
Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested50080%
Total Not Requested12520%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Alarm
FeatureValueRequested?
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested125100%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

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