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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: $35,070

Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium   
Difference: $1,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $1,035

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $32,174

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820172017
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIMustangMustang
TrimGTI AutobahnREcoBoost PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $35,070 $39,785 $30,195 $37,195
Base Invoice $33,667 $0 $28,534 $35,149
All-weather floor mats 235 235 95 95
Navigation system     795 795
Adaptive cruise control     1,195 1,195
Obstacle detection, rear     295 295
Front sport buckets     1,595 1,595
Rear spoiler     0 0
All-weather floor mats 185 185 90 90
Navigation system     755 755
Adaptive cruise control     1,135 1,135
Obstacle detection, rear     280 280
Front sport buckets     1,515 1,515
Rear spoiler     0 0
Options (change) 235 235 3,975 3,975
Options (change) 185 185 3,775 3,775
Destination 850 850 900 900
Total Price $36,155 $40,870 $35,070 $42,070
Total Invoice $34,702 $1,035 $33,209 $39,824

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,321
Model Year2018201820172017
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIMustangMustang
TrimGTI AutobahnREcoBoost PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine220hp I4292hp I4310hp I4435hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/35-19235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$36,155$40,870$35,070$42,070
Adjustments for Features-4,725-5,8000-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,430$35,070$35,070$41,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,640$0$6,850
Total Invoice$34,702$1,035$33,209$39,824
Adjustments for Features-4,535-1470-142
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,167$888$33,209$39,682
Cost Above Minimum$29,279$0$0$6,473

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year2018201820172017
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIMustangMustang
TrimGTI AutobahnREcoBoost PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
FWD$0   
AWD $1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Remote app$25$25  
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$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200   
Backup collision intervention $150  
Blind spot warning system$200   
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Forward collision warning$200 $200$200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200  
Lane departure warning $200  
Line lock   $50
Obstacle detection, front $150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Safety key  $5$5
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25  
Temporary spare tire$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo mat$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500   
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0 
Body kit$0$0  
Body kit (gray/black)  $0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0   
Sunroof, large$1100   
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
HD radio$50$50  
Larger infotainment display$0$0  
Mirrorlink support$0$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200  
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog lights$125 $125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Performance meter $150$150$150
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Heated front seats$200$200  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options  $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Total Value of Features$6,905$7,980$2,180$2,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,725$5,800$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,535-1470-142

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20182017
ModelGolf / GTIMustang
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.8 in107.1 in
Length167.6 in188.3 in
Width70.8 in75.4 in
Height58.2 in54.4 in
Curb Weight2,946 lb.3,527 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.0 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 in42.0 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 in30.6 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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested55073%
Total Not Requested20027%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested55073%
Total Not Requested20027%

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