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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: $33,520

Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium   
Difference: $4,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,739

Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium   
Difference: $3,209

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620162016
ModelPassatMustangMustang
Trim3.6 VR6EcoBoost PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $29,950 $29,645 $36,395
Base Invoice $27,513 $28,014 $34,393
Luxury #2 Package 5,250    
Sport Package 300    
All-weather floor mats 185 95 95
Navigation system 1,800 795 795
Temporary spare tire   195 195
Obstacle detection, rear   295 295
Front sport buckets   1,595 1,595
Rear spoiler   0 0
Luxury #2 Package 4,797    
Sport Package 274    
All-weather floor mats 145 90 90
Navigation system 1,589 755 755
Temporary spare tire   185 185
Obstacle detection, rear   280 280
Front sport buckets   1,515 1,515
Rear spoiler   0 0
Options (change) 7,535 2,975 2,975
Options (change) 6,805 2,825 2,825
Destination 630 900 900
Total Price $38,115 $33,520 $40,270
Total Invoice $34,948 $31,739 $38,118

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Mustang

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $605
Model Year200620162016
ModelPassatMustangMustang
Trim3.6 VR6EcoBoost PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine280hp V6310hp I4435hp V8
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$38,115$33,520$40,270
Adjustments for Features-2,8400-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,275$33,520$40,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,600
Total Invoice$34,948$31,739$38,118
Adjustments for Features-2,6040-142
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,344$31,739$37,976
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,237

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year200620162016
ModelPassatMustangMustang
Trim3.6 VR6EcoBoost PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0 
Power rear side windows$200  
Proximity key $250$250
Sunshade, rear$125  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active glove box $100$100
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Line lock  $50
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rearview camera $200$200
Safety key $5$5
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo net$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents$100  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0 
Body kit (gray/black) $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, remote$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Headlight washers$50  
Performance meter $150$150
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signal repeaters in hood  $0
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Heated front seats$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options $0$0
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$5,170$2,330$2,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,840$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6040-142

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20062016
ModelPassatMustang
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.7 in107.1 in
Length188.2 in188.3 in
Width71.7 in75.4 in
Height58.0 in54.4 in
Curb Weight3,306 lb.3,527 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in34.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in52.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in47.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft313.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Luxury #2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Headlight washers50No
Dynaudio, 600W, 10 speakers350No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Wood trim300No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Cargo net40No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested275052%
Total Not Requested253048%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Aluminum trim100Yes
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

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