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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: $36,910

Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium   
Difference: $3,960

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelGolf / GTIMustangMustang
TrimREcoBoost PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $39,785 $30,600 $39,095
All-weather floor mats 235 120 120
Premium Plus Package   2,200 2,200
Safe and Smart Package   1,495 1,495
Front sport buckets   1,595 1,595
Rear spoiler   0 0
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable     895
All-weather floor mats 185 114 114
Premium Plus Package   2,090 2,090
Safe and Smart Package   1,420 1,420
Front sport buckets   1,515 1,515
Rear spoiler   0 0
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable     850
Options (change) 235 5,410 6,305
Options (change) 185 5,139 5,989
Destination 850 900 900
Total Price $40,870 $36,910 $46,300

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,032
Model Year201820182018
ModelGolf / GTIMustangMustang
TrimREcoBoost PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine292hp I4310hp I4460hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$40,870$36,910$46,300
Adjustments for Features-4,3750-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,495$36,910$45,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,890

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year201820182018
ModelGolf / GTIMustangMustang
TrimREcoBoost PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start via app $75$75
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active glove box $100$100
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Backup collision intervention$150  
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Line lock $50$50
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Safety key $5$5
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
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  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper$175  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 $500
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Body kit$0  
Body kit (gray/black) $0$0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Aux input$50  
HD radio$50  
Larger infotainment display$0  
Mirrorlink support$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50  
Fog lights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150  
LED headlights$1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Heated front seats$200  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Metal pedals $75$75
No leather in second row $-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Upgraded floor mats $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options $0$0
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$7,255$2,880$3,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,375$0$500
Value of Feature Adjustments-1110-473

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20182018
ModelGolf / GTIMustang
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.8 in107.1 in
Length167.6 in188.5 in
Width70.8 in75.4 in
Height58.2 in54.3 in
Curb Weight2,946 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
17.4 ft313.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.7 ft313.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Remote app25Yes
4G LTE connectivity0No
Remote start via app75No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Special interior trim0No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested97580%
Total Not Requested25020%
Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested95050%
Total Not Requested95050%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Remote app25Yes
4G LTE connectivity0No
Remote start via app75No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Special interior trim0No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested97580%
Total Not Requested25020%
Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested95050%
Total Not Requested95050%

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