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Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Mustang Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Mustang Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,110

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $4,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,688

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $3,653

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelPassatPassatMustangMustang
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumEcoBoost PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $31,650 $34,650 $30,600 $39,095
Base Invoice $30,353 $33,230 $28,917 $36,945
All-weather floor mats 235 235 120 120
Rear spoiler 375 375 0 0
Premium Plus Package     2,200 2,200
Safe and Smart Package     1,495 1,495
Front sport buckets     1,595 1,595
Temporary spare tire     405 405
All-weather floor mats 185 185 114 114
Rear spoiler 300 300 0 0
Premium Plus Package     2,090 2,090
Safe and Smart Package     1,420 1,420
Front sport buckets     1,515 1,515
Temporary spare tire     385 385
Options (change) 610 610 5,815 5,815
Options (change) 485 485 5,524 5,524
Destination 850 850 900 900
Total Price $33,110 $36,110 $37,315 $45,810
Total Invoice $31,688 $34,565 $35,341 $43,369

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Mustang

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,840
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelPassatPassatMustangMustang
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumEcoBoost PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine174hp I4280hp V6310hp I4460hp V8
TransmissionT6S6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$33,110$36,110$37,315$45,810
Adjustments for Features-4,375-4,52500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,735$31,585$37,315$45,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,850$0$8,495
Total Invoice$31,688$34,565$35,341$43,369
Adjustments for Features-4,187-4,33100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,501$30,234$35,341$43,369
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,733$0$8,028

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelPassatPassatMustangMustang
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumEcoBoost PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed automated manual $1100  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Remote climate control  $25$25
Remote start$150$150  
Remote start via app  $75$75
Semi-automated parking system$500$500  
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active glove box  $100$100
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200  
Line lock  $50$50
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Safety key  $5$5
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25  
Cargo Management 
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  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0
Body kit (gray/black)  $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
Aux input$50$50  
HD radio$50$50  
Mirrorlink support$0$0  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Compass  $0$0
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
LED headlights$1000$1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Performance meter  $150$150
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Heated front seats$200$200  
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
No leather in second row  $-300$-300
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Upgraded floor mats  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options  $0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$7,630$7,780$3,255$3,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,375$4,525$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,187-4,33100

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20182018
ModelPassatMustang
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.4 in107.1 in
Length191.6 in188.5 in
Width72.2 in75.4 in
Height58.5 in54.3 in
Curb Weight3,275 lb.3,543 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in34.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in52.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in47.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in29.0 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft313.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25Yes
4G LTE connectivity0No
Remote start via app75Yes
Special interior trim0No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested80065%
Total Not Requested42535%
Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested125066%
Total Not Requested65034%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25Yes
4G LTE connectivity0No
Remote start via app75Yes
Special interior trim0No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested80065%
Total Not Requested42535%
Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested125066%
Total Not Requested65034%

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