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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: $22,885

Ford Mustang V6 Deluxe   
Difference: $9,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $850

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $20,231

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182006200620062006
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIMustangMustangMustangMustang
TrimGTI SEGTI AutobahnRV6 DeluxeV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $30,470 $35,070 $39,785 $19,115 $20,090 $25,140 $26,320
Base Invoice $29,252 $33,667 $0 $17,703 $18,581 $23,126 $24,188
Leather seating surfaces 695     695 695 695  
Antilock brakes (ABS)       775      
Sport Appearance Package       295      
Machined alloy wheels       100      
Interior Upgrade Package       450 450 450 450
Power driver seat       365      
Front side airbags       370 370 370 370
Pony Package         1,195    
Rear spoiler           0 0
Leather seating surfaces 598     605 605 605  
Antilock brakes (ABS)       674      
Sport Appearance Package       257      
Machined alloy wheels       90      
Interior Upgrade Package       392 392 392 392
Power driver seat       318      
Front side airbags       322 322 322 322
Pony Package         1,040    
Rear spoiler           0 0
Options (change) 695 0 0 3,050 2,710 1,515 820
Options (change) 598 0 0 2,658 2,359 1,319 714
Destination 850 850 850 720 720 720 720
Total Price $32,015 $35,920 $40,635 $22,885 $23,520 $27,375 $27,860
Total Invoice $30,700 $34,517 $850 $21,081 $21,660 $25,165 $25,622

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Mustang V6 Deluxe
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,482
Model Year2018201820182006200620062006
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIMustangMustangMustangMustang
TrimGTI SEGTI AutobahnRV6 DeluxeV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine220hp I4220hp I4292hp I4210hp V6210hp V6300hp V8300hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6M5M5M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8400, 9400, 980, 4500, 880, 4500, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18235/35-19215/65-16235/55-17235/55-17235/55-17
Total Price$32,015$35,920$40,635$22,885$23,520$27,375$27,860
Adjustments for Features-8,295-10,770-11,9950-375-450-700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,720$25,150$28,640$22,885$23,145$26,925$27,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,430$4,920$0$260$4,040$4,275
Total Invoice$30,700$34,517$850$21,081$21,660$25,165$25,622
Adjustments for Features-7,954-10,349-2510-345-414-644
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,746$24,168$599$21,081$21,315$24,751$24,978
Cost Above Minimum$22,147$23,569$0$0$234$3,670$3,897

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year2018201820182006200620062006
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIMustangMustangMustangMustang
TrimGTI SEGTI AutobahnRV6 DeluxeV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150    
5-speed manual   $0$0$0$0
FWD$0$0     
AWD  $1700    
RWD   $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600    
Cruise control$150  $150$150$150$150
Power rear side windows$200$200$200    
Proximity key$250$250$250    
Remote app$25$25$25    
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0    
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200     
Backup collision intervention  $150    
Blind spot warning system$200$200     
Brake assist$50$50$50    
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100     
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100     
Forward collision warning$200$200     
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75    
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200    
Lane departure warning  $200    
Obstacle detection, front  $150    
Obstacle detection, rear  $250    
Rearview camera$200$200$200    
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25    
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350    
Stability control$400$400$400    
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75    
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100    
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50    
Cargo cover$75$75$75    
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25    
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100    
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200    
Dual-zone climate control $125$125    
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15    
Interior air filter$0$0$0    
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175    
Rear air vents$100$100$100    
Rear wiper$175$175$175    
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75$75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500$500     
Limited-slip rear differential     $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500    
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  $25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0     
Sunroof, large$1100$1100     
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100    
App support$0$0$0    
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100    
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125    
Aux input$50$50$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25    
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100    
CD changer, in-dash    $325 $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 $125 
HD radio$50$50$50    
Larger infotainment display$0$0$0    
Mirrorlink support$0$0$0    
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 $50 $50
Navigation system $600$600    
Satellite radio$200$200$200    
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25    
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200    
Traffic + travel information $25$25    
Voice control for audio system$25      
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150    
Automatic headlights$125$125$125    
Compass$0$0$0    
Cornering lights$50$50$50    
Fog lights$125$125  $125$125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25    
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50    
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50    
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250    
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000    
Outside temperature display$50$50$50    
Performance meter  $150    
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150    
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25    
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100$100$100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50    
Heated front seats$200$200$200    
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200    
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50      
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50      
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150    
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100    
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100    
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500    
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200    
Machined alloy wheels   $350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$9,665$12,140$13,365$1,370$1,745$1,820$2,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,295$10,770$11,995$0$375$450$700
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,954-10,349-2510-345-414-644

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20182006
ModelGolf / GTIMustang
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.8 in107.1 in
Length167.6 in187.6 in
Width70.8 in73.9 in
Height58.2 in55.4 in
Curb Weight2,946 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
17.4 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.7 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Mustang V6 Deluxe

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang V6 Premium

Pony Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Chrome grille (optional)0No
Bodyside stripes0No
235/55ZR17 tires400No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested107573%
Total Not Requested40027%
Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Deluxe

Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

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