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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: $26,050

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI S   
Difference: $7,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,000

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI S   
Difference: $6,831

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172018201820182018
ModelGolf / GTIMustangMustangMustangMustang
TrimGTI SEcoBoost PremiumGTGT PremiumShelby GT350
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $24,995 $30,600 $35,095 $39,095 $55,845
Base Invoice $23,995 $28,917 $33,165 $36,945 $52,773
All-weather floor mats 235 120 120 120 120
Rear spoiler   0 0 0  
Temporary spare tire   405 405 405  
Front sport buckets   1,595   1,595  
All-weather floor mats 185 114 114 114 114
Rear spoiler   0 0 0  
Temporary spare tire   385 385 385  
Front sport buckets   1,515   1,515  
Options (change) 235 2,120 525 2,120 120
Options (change) 185 2,014 499 2,014 114
Destination 820 900 900 900 900
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $26,050 $33,620 $36,520 $42,115 $58,165
Total Invoice $25,000 $31,831 $34,564 $39,859 $55,087

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,127
Model Year20172018201820182018
ModelGolf / GTIMustangMustangMustangMustang
TrimGTI SEcoBoost PremiumGTGT PremiumShelby GT350
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine210hp I4310hp I4460hp V8460hp V8526hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 9160, 6?, 9160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/50-18235/50-18235/50-18295/35-19
Total Price$26,050$33,620$36,520$42,115$58,165
Adjustments for Features0-1,800-700-1,800-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,050$31,820$35,820$40,315$56,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,000$8,495$25,095
Total Invoice$25,000$31,831$34,564$39,859$55,087
Adjustments for Features0-1,704-663-1,704-1,184
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,000$30,127$33,901$38,155$53,903
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,774$8,028$23,776

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20172018201820182018
ModelGolf / GTIMustangMustangMustangMustang
TrimGTI SEcoBoost PremiumGTGT PremiumShelby GT350
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0   
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Remote app$25    
Universal garage door opener $100 $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25$25
Active glove box $100$100$100$100
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0    
High performance brake pads (optional)    $0
Line lock $50$50$50$50
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250 
Safety key $5$5$5$5
Secondary collision brake assist$25    
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
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 
Automatic climate control, front $200 $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 $125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15    
Rear air vents$100    
Rear wiper$175    
Drivetrain 
Differential cooler    $0
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300$300 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential    $300
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0 
Body kit$0    
Body kit (gray/black) $0$0$0$0
Larger rear spoiler    $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0    
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 $100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 $100 
Aux input$50    
HD radio$50    
Mirrorlink support$0    
Satellite radio$200$200 $200 
SD Card slot$25    
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200    
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25 
Interior ambient lighting$150    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750 
Performance meter $150$150$150$150
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 $25 
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100$100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50    
Door sill trim plates    $100
Heated front seats$200    
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Metal pedals $75 $75$75
No leather in second row $-300 $-300 
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 door panel trim    $250
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces    $450
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options $0 $0$0
Alloy wheels$350   $350
Machined alloy wheels $350$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   $0
Wheels, dark finish    $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Total Value of Features$3,430$5,230$4,130$5,230$4,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,800$700$1,800$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,704-663-1,704-1,184

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20172018
ModelGolf / GTIMustang
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.8 in107.1 in
Length167.5 in188.5 in
Width70.5 in75.4 in
Height57.2 in54.3 in
Curb Weight2,902 lb.3,543 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in34.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in52.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in47.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in29.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.8 ft313.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.7 ft313.5 ft3

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