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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: $31,560

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $1,460

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,040

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $2,452

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620132013
ModelPassatPassatPassatMustangMustang
Trim1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumV6 PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $30,495 $34,270 $36,835 $26,200 $34,750
Base Invoice $29,245 $32,865 $35,325 $24,170 $32,058
Lighting Package 1,095        
Floor mats 235        
Rear spoiler 375 375 375 295 0
Reverse Sensing & Security Package       695 695
Comfort Package       650 650
Electronics Package       2,340 2,340
Remote start       345 345
Rearview camera       240 240
Lighting Package 942        
Floor mats 185        
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 264 0
Reverse Sensing & Security Package       621 621
Comfort Package       581 581
Electronics Package       2,088 2,088
Remote start       307 307
Rearview camera       214 214
Options (change) 1,705 375 375 4,565 4,270
Options (change) 1,427 300 300 4,075 3,811
Destination 820 820 820 795 795
Total Price $33,020 $35,465 $38,030 $31,560 $39,815
Total Invoice $31,492 $33,985 $36,445 $29,040 $36,664

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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: $4,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,065
Model Year20162016201620132013
ModelPassatPassatPassatMustangMustang
Trim1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumV6 PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine170hp I4170hp I4280hp V6305hp V6420hp V8
TransmissionT6T6S6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9370, 8370, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18215/60-17235/50-18
Total Price$33,020$35,465$38,030$31,560$39,815
Adjustments for Features-5,785-6,895-6,9950-275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,235$28,570$31,035$31,560$39,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,335$3,800$0$7,980
Total Invoice$31,492$33,985$36,445$29,040$36,664
Adjustments for Features-5,517-6,607-6,7030-253
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,975$27,378$29,742$29,040$36,411
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,403$3,767$0$7,371

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20162016201620132013
ModelPassatPassatPassatMustangMustang
Trim1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumV6 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 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600  
Cruise control   $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote start $150$150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$25
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200  
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200  
Lane departure warning $200$200  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250
Safety key   $5$5
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25  
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
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  
Interior air filter$0$0$0  
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 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 $25
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100  
App support$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100  
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
Media drive   $15$15
Mirrorlink support$0$0$0  
Navigation, turn-by-turn   $25$25
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  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 $125
Compass   $0$0
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50  
Performance meter   $150$150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50  
Spotter mirror(s)   $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Heated second row seats$200$200$200  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
No leather in second row   $-300$-300
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$7,780$8,890$8,990$1,995$2,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,785$6,895$6,995$0$275
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,517-6,607-6,7030-253

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20162013
ModelPassatMustang
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.4 in107.1 in
Length191.6 in188.5 in
Width72.2 in73.9 in
Height58.5 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,231 lb.3,502 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in34.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in47.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in46.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in29.8 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft313.4 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 V6 Premium

Reverse Sensing & Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested25067%
Total Not Requested12533%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested52595%
Total Not Requested255%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested105099%
Total Not Requested151%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Reverse Sensing & Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested25067%
Total Not Requested12533%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested52595%
Total Not Requested255%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested105099%
Total Not Requested151%

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