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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: $28,350

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $8,875

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2019201920082008
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIMustangMustang
TrimGTI AutobahnRV6 PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $35,995 $40,395 $20,880 $27,420
Cargo net 100 100 55 55
All-weather floor mats 235 235 75 75
Comfort Group     575 575
Leather seating surfaces     0  
Navigation system     1,995 1,995
Safety and Security Package     995  
Pony Package     750  
Interior Upgrade Package     460 460
Xenon HID headlights     525 525
Interior ambient lighting     295 295
Satellite radio     195 195
Bluetooth cell phone link     395 395
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     65  
iPod integration     295 295
Rear spoiler       0
Alarm       325
Cargo net 80 80 48 48
All-weather floor mats 185 185 65 65
Comfort Group     500 500
Leather seating surfaces     0  
Navigation system     1,736 1,736
Safety and Security Package     866  
Pony Package     653  
Interior Upgrade Package     400 400
Xenon HID headlights     457 457
Interior ambient lighting     257 257
Satellite radio     170 170
Bluetooth cell phone link     344 344
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     37  
iPod integration     257 257
Rear spoiler       0
Alarm       283
Options (change) 335 335 6,675 5,190
Options (change) 265 265 5,790 4,517
Destination 895 895 795 795
Total Price $37,225 $41,625 $28,350 $33,405

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Mustang V6 Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,047
Model Year2019201920082008
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIMustangMustang
TrimGTI AutobahnRV6 PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine228hp I4292hp I4210hp V6300hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M5M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9500, 6500, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/35-19235/55-17235/55-17
Total Price$37,225$41,625$28,350$33,405
Adjustments for Features-8,260-9,3350-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,965$32,290$28,350$33,105
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,325$0$4,755

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year2019201920082008
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIMustangMustang
TrimGTI AutobahnRV6 PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
5-speed manual  $0$0
FWD$0   
AWD $1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Cruise control  $150$150
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app$25$25  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200   
Backup collision intervention $150  
Blind spot warning system$200   
Brake assist$50$50  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Forward collision warning$200   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200  
Lane departure warning $200  
Obstacle detection, front $150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Stability control$400$400  
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
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 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500   
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500  
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0   
Sunroof, large$1100   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
HD radio$50$50  
iPod integration  $100$100
Larger infotainment display$0$0  
Mirrorlink support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog lights$125 $125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Outside temperature display$50$50  
Performance meter $150  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
No leather in second row  $-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Total Value of Features$10,155$11,230$1,895$2,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,260$9,335$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments-257-2600-274

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20192008
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 Weight2,874 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 Premium

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900150%
Total Not Requested-300-50%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested35054%
Total Not Requested30046%
Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested50080%
Total Not Requested12520%
Pony Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Chrome grille (optional)0No
Bodyside stripes0No
235/55ZR17 tires400No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested32545%
Total Not Requested40055%
Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Auxiliary gauges0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Auxiliary gauges0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested35054%
Total Not Requested30046%

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