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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: $35,260

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $440

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,606

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $201

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520182018
ModelPassatPassatPassatMustangMustang
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumEcoBoost PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $31,790 $33,925 $35,995 $30,600 $39,095
Base Invoice $30,486 $32,534 $34,519 $28,917 $36,945
Rear spoiler 375 375 375 0 0
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375 375 375    
Body kit 1,900 1,900 1,900    
Premium Plus Package       2,200 2,200
Front sport buckets       1,595 1,595
Temporary spare tire       405 405
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 0 0
Illuminated door sill trim plates 300 300 300    
Body kit 1,700 1,700 1,700    
Premium Plus Package       2,090 2,090
Front sport buckets       1,515 1,515
Temporary spare tire       385 385
Options (change) 2,650 2,650 2,650 4,200 4,200
Options (change) 2,300 2,300 2,300 3,990 3,990
Destination 820 820 820 900 900
Total Price $35,260 $37,395 $39,465 $35,700 $44,195
Total Invoice $33,606 $35,654 $37,639 $33,807 $41,835

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Mustang

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,727
Model Year20152015201520182018
ModelPassatPassatPassatMustangMustang
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumEcoBoost PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine170hp I4150hp I4 D280hp V6310hp I4460hp V8
TransmissionT6S6S6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$35,260$37,395$39,465$35,700$44,195
Adjustments for Features-2,650-2,650-2,75000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,610$34,745$36,715$35,700$44,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,135$4,105$0$8,495
Total Invoice$33,606$35,654$37,639$33,807$41,835
Adjustments for Features-2,526-2,527-2,62300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,080$33,127$35,016$33,807$41,835
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,047$3,936$0$8,028

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20152015201520182018
ModelPassatPassatPassatMustangMustang
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumEcoBoost PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100  
6-speed manual   $150$150
FWD$0$0$0  
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction   $0 
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Remote climate control   $25$25
Remote start$150$150$150  
Remote start via app   $75$75
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$25
Active glove box   $100$100
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Line lock   $50$50
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Safety key   $5$5
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0$0
Body kit$0$0$0  
Body kit (gray/black)   $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75  
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0$0
Android Auto support   $100$100
App support   $0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
Aux input$50$50$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Compass   $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750$750
Performance meter   $150$150
Spotter mirror(s)   $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Heated front seats$200$200$200  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Metal pedals   $75$75
No leather in second row   $-300$-300
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
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  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450$450$450  
Upgraded floor mats   $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options   $0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Machined alloy wheels   $350$350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$6,080$6,080$6,180$3,430$3,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,650$2,650$2,750$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,526-2,527-2,62300

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20152018
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 Weight3,173 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 audio75No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Remote start via app75Yes
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25Yes
4G LTE connectivity0No
Special interior trim0No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested72559%
Total Not Requested50041%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Remote start via app75Yes
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25Yes
4G LTE connectivity0No
Special interior trim0No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested72559%
Total Not Requested50041%

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