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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: $27,890

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $11,539

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,566

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $10,964

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelPassatMustangMustang
TrimVR6V6 PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $36,050 $20,880 $27,420
Base Invoice $33,597 $19,362 $25,248
iPod integration 0 295 295
All-weather floor mats 185 75 75
Rear spoiler 479   0
Navigation system 1,800 1,995 1,995
Heated front seats 225    
Pony Package   750  
Comfort Group   575 575
Leather seating surfaces   0  
Interior Upgrade Package   460 460
Safety and Security Package   995  
Xenon HID headlights   525 525
Interior ambient lighting   295 295
Satellite radio   195 195
Cargo net   55 55
Alarm     325
iPod integration 0 257 257
All-weather floor mats 145 65 65
Rear spoiler 310   0
Navigation system 1,589 1,736 1,736
Heated front seats 199    
Pony Package   653  
Comfort Group   500 500
Leather seating surfaces   0  
Interior Upgrade Package   400 400
Safety and Security Package   866  
Xenon HID headlights   457 457
Interior ambient lighting   257 257
Satellite radio   170 170
Cargo net   48 48
Alarm     283
Options (change) 2,689 6,215 4,795
Options (change) 2,243 5,409 4,173
Destination 690 795 795
Total Price $39,429 $27,890 $33,010
Total Invoice $36,530 $25,566 $30,216

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Mustang

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Mustang V6 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,804
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,651
Model Year200820082008
ModelPassatMustangMustang
TrimVR6V6 PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine280hp V6210hp V6300hp V8
TransmissionT6M5M5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10500, 6500, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/55-17235/55-17
Total Price$39,429$27,890$33,010
Adjustments for Features-5,7350-325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,694$27,890$32,685
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,795
Total Invoice$36,530$25,566$30,216
Adjustments for Features-5,3130-297
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,217$25,566$29,919
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,353

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year200820082008
ModelPassatMustangMustang
TrimVR6V6 PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed manual $0$0
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Sunshade, rear$125  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50  
Full-size spare tire$225  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Stability control$400  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents$100  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Aux input $50$50
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Heated mirrors$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Outside temperature display$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Memory system, driver seat$200  
No leather in second row $-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$6,505$770$1,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,735$0$325
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,3130-297

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20082008
ModelPassatMustang
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.7 in107.1 in
Length188.2 in187.6 in
Width71.7 in73.9 in
Height58.0 in55.4 in
Curb Weight3,306 lb.3,374 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in34.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in46.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in30.3 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Mustang V6 Premium

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900150%
Total Not Requested-300-50%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Pony Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Chrome grille (optional)0No
Bodyside stripes0No
235/55ZR17 tires400No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested32545%
Total Not Requested40055%
Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Auxiliary gauges0No
Door sill trim plates100No
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
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 Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Auxiliary gauges0No
Door sill trim plates100No
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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