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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: $36,215

Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium   
Difference: $1,435

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020162016
ModelGolf / GTIMustangMustang
TrimGTI AutobahnEcoBoost PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $36,495 $29,645 $36,395
All-weather floor mats 235 95 95
Equipment Group 201A / 401A   1,795 1,795
Navigation system   795 795
Adaptive cruise control   1,195 1,195
Rear spoiler   0 0
Temporary spare tire   195 195
Front sport buckets   1,595 1,595
All-weather floor mats 185 90 90
Equipment Group 201A / 401A   1,705 1,705
Navigation system   755 755
Adaptive cruise control   1,135 1,135
Rear spoiler   0 0
Temporary spare tire   185 185
Front sport buckets   1,515 1,515
Options (change) 235 5,670 5,670
Options (change) 185 5,385 5,385
Destination 920 900 900
Total Price $37,650 $36,215 $42,965

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,327
Model Year202020162016
ModelGolf / GTIMustangMustang
TrimGTI AutobahnEcoBoost PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine228hp I4310hp I4435hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$37,650$36,215$42,965
Adjustments for Features-4,5250-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,125$36,215$42,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,600

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year202020162016
ModelGolf / GTIMustangMustang
TrimGTI AutobahnEcoBoost PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0 
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote app$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  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Line lock  $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 front differential$500  
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0 
Body kit$0  
Body kit (gray/black) $0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Aux input$50  
Larger infotainment display$0  
Mirrorlink support$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
LED headlights$1000  
Performance meter $150$150
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signal repeaters in hood  $0
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
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
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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$6,280$1,755$1,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,525$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-1330-142

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Mustang features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20202016
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 Weight2,874 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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Mustang specs.

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 warning200Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Equipment Group 201A / 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Shaker, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested35033%
Total Not Requested70067%

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 warning200Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Equipment Group 201A / 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Shaker, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested35033%
Total Not Requested70067%

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