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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: $34,920

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $1,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,192

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $1,297

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620162016
ModelPassatPassatPassatMustangMustang
Trim1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumEcoBoost PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $30,495 $34,270 $36,835 $29,645 $36,395
Base Invoice $29,245 $32,865 $35,325 $28,014 $34,393
Lighting Package 1,095        
Floor mats 235        
Rear spoiler 375 375 375 0 0
Body kit 1,900 1,900 1,900    
Equipment Group 201A / 401A       1,795 1,795
Navigation system       795 795
Adaptive cruise control       1,195 1,195
Temporary spare tire       195 195
Obstacle detection, rear       295 295
Front sport buckets       1,595 1,595
Lighting Package 942        
Floor mats 185        
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 0 0
Body kit 1,700 1,700 1,700    
Equipment Group 201A / 401A       1,705 1,705
Navigation system       755 755
Adaptive cruise control       1,135 1,135
Temporary spare tire       185 185
Obstacle detection, rear       280 280
Front sport buckets       1,515 1,515
Options (change) 3,605 2,275 2,275 5,870 5,870
Options (change) 3,127 2,000 2,000 5,575 5,575
Destination 820 820 820 900 900
Total Price $34,920 $37,365 $39,930 $36,415 $43,165
Total Invoice $33,192 $35,685 $38,145 $34,489 $40,868

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Mustang

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,242
Model Year20162016201620162016
ModelPassatPassatPassatMustangMustang
Trim1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumEcoBoost PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine170hp I4170hp I4280hp V6310hp I4435hp V8
TransmissionT6T6S6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$34,920$37,365$39,930$36,415$43,165
Adjustments for Features-4,150-5,260-5,3600-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,770$32,105$34,570$36,415$43,015
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,335$3,800$0$6,600
Total Invoice$33,192$35,685$38,145$34,489$40,868
Adjustments for Features-3,945-5,024-5,1200-142
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,247$30,661$33,025$34,489$40,726
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,414$3,778$0$6,237

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20162016201620162016
ModelPassatPassatPassatMustangMustang
Trim1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumEcoBoost PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100   
6-speed automated manual  $1100  
6-speed manual   $150$150
FWD$0$0$0  
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction   $0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote start $150$150  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$25
Active glove box   $100$100
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200  
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100$100  
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200  
Lane departure warning $200$200  
Line lock    $50
Obstacle detection, front $150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0
Safety key   $5$5
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40    
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 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0 
Body kit$0$0$0  
Body kit (gray/black)   $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75  
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100  
Aux input$50$50$50  
Mirrorlink support$0$0$0  
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Compass   $0$0
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150$150
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000  
Performance meter   $150$150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50  
Spotter mirror(s)   $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50  
Turn signal repeaters in hood    $0
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Heated front seats$200$200$200  
Heated second row seats$200$200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options   $0$0
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$6,455$7,565$7,665$2,305$2,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,150$5,260$5,360$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,945-5,024-5,1200-142

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20162016
ModelPassatMustang
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.4 in107.1 in
Length191.6 in188.3 in
Width72.2 in75.4 in
Height58.5 in54.4 in
Curb Weight3,231 lb.3,527 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.0 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 in42.0 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 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft313.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Equipment Group 201A / 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Shaker, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested35033%
Total Not Requested70067%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Equipment Group 201A / 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Shaker, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested35033%
Total Not Requested70067%

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