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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: $27,805

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $8,015

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,527

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $7,394

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152018201820182018
ModelJettaJettaJettaMustangMustangMustangMustang
Trim1.8T SEL2.0L TDI SEL2.0T GLI SELEcoBoost PremiumGTGT PremiumShelby GT350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $25,380 $26,410 $29,280 $30,600 $35,095 $39,095 $55,845
Base Invoice $24,366 $25,353 $28,109 $28,917 $33,165 $36,945 $52,773
Lighting Package 995            
All-weather floor mats 235 235 235 120 120 120 120
Rear spoiler 375 375   0 0 0  
Premium Plus Package       2,200   2,200  
Temporary spare tire       405 405 405  
Front sport buckets       1,595   1,595  
Navigation system         795    
Equipment Group 301A         2,000    
Electronics Package             3,000
Lighting Package 856            
All-weather floor mats 185 185 185 114 114 114 114
Rear spoiler 300 300   0 0 0  
Premium Plus Package       2,090   2,090  
Temporary spare tire       385 385 385  
Front sport buckets       1,515   1,515  
Navigation system         755    
Equipment Group 301A         1,900    
Electronics Package             2,850
Options (change) 1,605 610 235 4,320 3,320 4,320 3,120
Options (change) 1,341 485 185 4,104 3,154 4,104 2,964
Destination 820 820 820 900 900 900 900
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $27,805 $27,840 $30,335 $35,820 $39,315 $44,315 $61,165
Total Invoice $26,527 $26,658 $29,114 $33,921 $37,219 $41,949 $57,937

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Mustang

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,676
Model Year2015201520152018201820182018
ModelJettaJettaJettaMustangMustangMustangMustang
Trim1.8T SEL2.0L TDI SEL2.0T GLI SELEcoBoost PremiumGTGT PremiumShelby GT350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine170hp I4150hp I4 D210hp I4310hp I4460hp V8460hp V8526hp V8
TransmissionT6M6M6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9?, 9?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18235/50-18235/50-18235/50-18295/35-19
Total Price$27,805$27,840$30,335$35,820$39,315$44,315$61,165
Adjustments for Features-1,8000-1,400-1,515-765-1,515-1,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,005$27,840$28,935$34,305$38,550$42,800$59,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,835$2,930$0$4,245$8,495$25,570
Total Invoice$26,527$26,658$29,114$33,921$37,219$41,949$57,937
Adjustments for Features-1,7170-1,344-1,435-724-1,434-1,222
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,810$26,658$27,770$32,486$36,495$40,515$56,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,848$2,960$0$4,009$8,029$24,229

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year2015201520152018201820182018
ModelJettaJettaJettaMustangMustangMustangMustang
Trim1.8T SEL2.0L TDI SEL2.0T GLI SELEcoBoost PremiumGTGT PremiumShelby GT350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100      
6-speed manual $150$150$150$150$150$150
FWD$0$0$0    
RWD   $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction   $0   
Heated steering wheel   $100 $100 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200    
Remote app$25$25$25$25 $25 
Remote climate control   $25 $25 
Remote start via app   $75 $75 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$25$25$25
Active glove box   $100$100$100$100
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0    
Blind spot warning system  $200    
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100    
High performance brake pads (optional)      $0
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75$75
Line lock   $50$50$50$50
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250$250 
Safety key   $5$5$5$5
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50    
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25    
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100    
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15    
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175    
Rear air vents$100$100$100    
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75$75$75
Drivetrain 
Differential cooler      $0
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300$300 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential      $300
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable      $500
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 $0$0$0 
Body kit  $0    
Body kit (gray/black)   $0$0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25$25
Larger rear spoiler      $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0    
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Sunroof$900$900$900    
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0 $0 
Android Auto support   $100$100$100$100
App support   $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100$100$100
Aux input$50$50$50    
iPod integration$100$100$100    
SD Card slot$25$25$25    
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200    
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25$25
USB port   $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50 $50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150$150$150
Compass   $0$0$0$0
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25 $25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable    $150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250 $250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750$750$750 
Performance meter   $150$150$150$150
Spotter mirror(s)   $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked fog lights$50 $50    
Steering-linked headlights$150 $150    
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100$100$100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50    
Door sill trim plates      $100
Heated front seats$200$200$200    
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200 $200 
Leather seating surfaces   $900 $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50 $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50    
Metal pedals  $75$75 $75$75
No leather in second row   $-300 $-300 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 $100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat    $100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 $100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat    $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100    
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat    $100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100  
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0$0$0    
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0    
Synthetic suede door panel trim      $250
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces      $450
Synthetic suede steering wheel      $150
Upgraded floor mats   $0 $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical      $500
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options   $0$0$0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350$350   $350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels   $350$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)      $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0   $0
Wheels, dark finish      $0
Transmission 
Launch control      $100
Total Value of Features$5,690$3,890$5,290$5,405$4,655$5,405$5,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,800$0$1,400$1,515$765$1,515$1,290
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7170-1,344-1,435-724-1,434-1,222

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20152018
ModelJettaMustang
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase104.4 in107.1 in
Length183.3 in188.5 in
Width70.0 in75.4 in
Height57.2 in54.3 in
Curb Weight2,860 lb.3,543 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in34.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in52.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in47.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in29.0 in
Cargo Volume15.7 ft313.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Remote start via app75No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25Yes
4G LTE connectivity0No
Special interior trim0No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Equipment Group 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options0No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
Android Auto support100No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Total Requested52543%
Total Not Requested70057%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Remote start via app75No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25Yes
4G LTE connectivity0No
Special interior trim0No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang Shelby GT350

Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
Android Auto support100No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Total Requested125066%
Total Not Requested65034%

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