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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: $27,980

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $3,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,645

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $4,697

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201320082008
ModelPassatPassatPassatMustangMustang
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumV6 PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $30,425 $32,915 $33,525 $20,880 $27,420
Base Invoice $29,178 $31,564 $32,151 $19,362 $25,248
Cargo net 95 95 95 55 55
Rear spoiler 375 375 375   0
Pony Package       750  
Comfort Group       575 575
Leather seating surfaces       0  
Interior Upgrade Package       460 460
Safety and Security Package       995  
Navigation system       1,995 1,995
Interior ambient lighting       295 295
Satellite radio       195 195
Bluetooth cell phone link       395 395
Remote start       295 295
iPod integration       295 295
Cargo net 69 69 69 48 48
Rear spoiler 300 300 300   0
Pony Package       653  
Comfort Group       500 500
Leather seating surfaces       0  
Interior Upgrade Package       400 400
Safety and Security Package       866  
Navigation system       1,736 1,736
Interior ambient lighting       257 257
Satellite radio       170 170
Bluetooth cell phone link       344 344
Remote start       257 257
iPod integration       257 257
Options (change) 470 470 470 6,305 4,560
Options (change) 369 369 369 5,488 3,969
Destination 795 795 795 795 795
Total Price $31,690 $34,180 $34,790 $27,980 $32,775
Total Invoice $30,342 $32,728 $33,315 $25,645 $30,012

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Mustang

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $315
Model Year20132013201320082008
ModelPassatPassatPassatMustangMustang
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumV6 PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6210hp V6300hp V8
TransmissionT6S6S6M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9500, 6500, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18235/55-17235/55-17
Total Price$31,690$34,180$34,790$27,980$32,775
Adjustments for Features-5,235-5,235-5,3350-325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,455$28,945$29,455$27,980$32,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,490$3,000$0$4,470
Total Invoice$30,342$32,728$33,315$25,645$30,012
Adjustments for Features-5,012-5,013-5,1090-298
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,330$27,715$28,206$25,645$29,714
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,385$2,876$0$4,069

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20132013201320082008
ModelPassatPassatPassatMustangMustang
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumV6 PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100  
5-speed manual   $0$0
FWD$0$0$0  
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Stability control$400$400$400  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0$0  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50  
Media drive$15$15$15  
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
Traffic information$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Compass   $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Heated mirrors$25$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
No leather in second row   $-300$-300
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$5,830$5,830$5,930$595$920
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,235$5,235$5,335$0$325
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,012-5,013-5,1090-298

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20132008
ModelPassatMustang
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.4 in107.1 in
Length191.6 in187.6 in
Width72.2 in73.9 in
Height58.5 in55.4 in
Curb Weight3,167 lb.3,374 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in34.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in46.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in30.3 in
Cargo Volume15.9 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
Compass0No
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Auxiliary gauges0No
Door sill trim plates100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
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 trim100No
Auxiliary gauges0No
Door sill trim plates100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
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
Compass0No
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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