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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Mustang Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Mustang Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,825

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $2,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,762

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $1,323

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012200820082008
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaMustangMustangMustang
TrimTDISELSEL PremiumGLIV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $22,775 $23,445 $24,805 $23,745 $20,880 $27,420 $42,330
Base Invoice $21,864 $22,507 $23,813 $22,795 $19,362 $25,248 $38,244
Navigation Package 1,130            
Premium Package 1,440            
All-weather floor mats 235 235 235 235 75 75  
Rear spoiler 375 375 375 375   0  
Comfort Group         575    
Leather seating surfaces         0    
Pony Package         750    
Interior Sport Appearance Package         345 345  
Safety and Security Package         995    
Navigation system         1,995 1,995 1,995
Satellite radio         195 195 195
Bluetooth cell phone link         395 395 395
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)         65    
iPod integration         295 295 295
Heated front seats           250  
Navigation Package 1,084            
Premium Package 1,382            
All-weather floor mats 185 185 185 185 65 65  
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 300   0  
Comfort Group         500    
Leather seating surfaces         0    
Pony Package         653    
Interior Sport Appearance Package         300 300  
Safety and Security Package         866    
Navigation system         1,736 1,736 1,736
Satellite radio         170 170 170
Bluetooth cell phone link         344 344 344
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)         37    
iPod integration         257 257 257
Heated front seats           218  
Options (change) 3,180 610 610 610 5,685 3,550 2,880
Options (change) 2,951 485 485 485 4,928 3,090 2,507
Destination 770 770 770 770 795 795 795
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $26,725 $24,825 $26,185 $25,125 $27,360 $31,765 $47,305
Total Invoice $25,585 $23,762 $25,068 $24,050 $25,085 $29,133 $42,846

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Mustang

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,831
Model Year2012201220122012200820082008
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaMustangMustangMustang
TrimTDISELSEL PremiumGLIV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine140hp I4 D170hp I5170hp I5200hp I4210hp V6300hp V8500hp V8
TransmissionM6M5T6M6M5M5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9?, 6500, 6500, 6500, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/55-17235/55-17255/45-18
Total Price$26,725$24,825$26,185$25,125$27,360$31,765$47,305
Adjustments for Features-1,620-1,720-2,820-5-1500-275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,105$23,105$23,365$25,120$27,210$31,765$47,030
Cost Above Minimum$2,000$0$260$2,015$0$4,555$19,820
Total Invoice$25,585$23,762$25,068$24,050$25,085$29,133$42,846
Adjustments for Features-1,551-1,646-2,700-5-1380-249
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,034$22,116$22,368$24,045$24,947$29,133$42,597
Cost Above Minimum$1,918$0$252$1,929$0$4,186$17,650

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year2012201220122012200820082008
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaMustangMustangMustang
TrimTDISELSEL PremiumGLIV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150  $150
5-speed manual $0  $0$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100    
FWD$0$0$0$0   
RWD    $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200   
Proximity key$250$250$250    
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0   
Brake assist$50$50$50$50   
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225$225   
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350   
Stability control$400$400$400$400   
Temporary spare tire    $150$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15    
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential     $300$300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25$25$25
Front splitter spoiler      $200
Sunroof$900$900$900    
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325$325$325
CD player$125      
HD radio $50$50$50   
Navigation system$600$600$600 $600$600$600
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio    $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror    $150  
Boost gauge      $75
Compass   $0$0  
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50   
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50   
Trip computer$150$150$150$150  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25   
Visor mirror, driver    $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Aluminum trim      $100
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50   
Door sill trim plates      $100
Heated front seats$200$200$200 $200$200 
Leather seating surfaces    $900$900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50   
Metal pedals   $75$75$75 
No leather in second row    $-300$-300$-300
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat    $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat    $100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat    $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat    $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat    $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100  
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0$0   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Total Value of Features$4,640$4,740$5,840$3,025$3,170$3,020$3,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,620$1,720$2,820$5$150$0$275
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,551-1,646-2,700-5-1380-249

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20122008
ModelJettaMustang
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase104.4 in107.1 in
Length182.2 in187.6 in
Width70.0 in73.9 in
Height57.2 in55.4 in
Curb Weight2,805 lb.3,374 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in34.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in46.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in30.3 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested77576%
Total Not Requested25024%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20013%
Total Not Requested132587%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang V6 Premium

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested20031%
Total Not Requested45069%
Pony Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Chrome grille (optional)0No
Bodyside stripes0No
235/55ZR17 tires400No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested32545%
Total Not Requested40055%
Interior Sport Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested50080%
Total Not Requested12520%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Interior Sport Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang Shelby GT500

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

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