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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: $31,595

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $1,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,273

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $684

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132013201820182018
ModelPassatPassatPassatMustangMustangMustang
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $30,425 $32,915 $33,525 $30,600 $39,095 $55,845
Base Invoice $29,178 $31,564 $32,151 $28,917 $36,945 $52,773
Rear spoiler 375 375 375 0 0  
Navigation system       795 795  
Temporary spare tire       405 405  
Convenience Package           3,000
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 0 0  
Navigation system       755 755  
Temporary spare tire       385 385  
Convenience Package           2,850
Options (change) 375 375 375 1,200 1,200 3,000
Options (change) 300 300 300 1,140 1,140 2,850
Destination 795 795 795 900 900 900
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $31,595 $34,085 $34,695 $32,700 $41,195 $61,045
Total Invoice $30,273 $32,659 $33,246 $30,957 $38,985 $57,823

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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: $1,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,427
Model Year201320132013201820182018
ModelPassatPassatPassatMustangMustangMustang
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6310hp I4460hp V8526hp V8
TransmissionT6S6S6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18235/50-18235/50-18295/35-19
Total Price$31,595$34,085$34,695$32,700$41,195$61,045
Adjustments for Features-775-775-87500-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,820$33,310$33,820$32,700$41,195$60,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,490$3,000$0$8,495$28,145
Total Invoice$30,273$32,659$33,246$30,957$38,985$57,823
Adjustments for Features-743-743-83800-189
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,530$31,916$32,408$30,957$38,985$57,634
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,386$2,878$0$8,028$26,677

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year201320132013201820182018
ModelPassatPassatPassatMustangMustangMustang
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100   
6-speed manual   $150$150$150
FWD$0$0$0   
RWD   $0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction   $0  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200   
Remote start$150$150$150   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$25$25
Active glove box   $100$100$100
High performance brake pads (optional)     $0
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75
Line lock   $50$50$50
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250 
Safety key   $5$5$5
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports   $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15   
Rear air vents$100$100$100   
Drivetrain 
Differential cooler     $0
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential     $300
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable     $500
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0$0 
Body kit (gray/black)   $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25$25
Larger rear spoiler     $200
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200$200 
Sunroof$900$900$900   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100$100
App support   $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100$100
Aux input$50$50$50   
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0   
HD radio$50$50$50   
iPod integration$100$100$100   
Media drive$15$15$15   
SD Card slot$25$25$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25   
USB port   $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25   
Compass   $0$0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50   
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750$750 
Performance meter   $150$150$150
Spotter mirror(s)   $50$50$50
Xenon HID headlights     $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100$100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50   
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300$300
Door sill trim plates     $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200   
Metal pedals   $75$75$75
No leather in second row   $-300$-300$-300
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$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   
Synthetic suede steering wheel     $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options   $0$0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels   $350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)     $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Wheels, dark finish     $0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100   
Total Value of Features$4,755$4,755$4,855$3,980$3,980$4,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$775$775$875$0$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-743-743-83800-189

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20132018
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 Weight3,167 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

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%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang Shelby GT350

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
No leather in second row-300No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested290079%
Total Not Requested75021%

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