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Ford Fiesta vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Fiesta vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,655

Ford Fiesta ST   
Difference: $11,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,157

Ford Fiesta ST   
Difference: $10,260

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelFiestaGolf / GTI
TrimSTR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $21,195 $34,590
Base Invoice $20,877 $33,207
Recaro Package 1,995  
Navigation system 795  
Sunroof 795  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,500
Recaro Package 1,895  
Navigation system 755  
Sunroof 755  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,440
Options (change) 3,585 1,500
Options (change) 3,405 1,440
Destination 875 770
Total Price $25,655 $36,860
Total Invoice $25,157 $35,417

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Fiesta vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Fiesta ST
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,555
Model Year20182012
ModelFiestaGolf / GTI
TrimSTR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine197hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/40-17225/40-18
Total Price$25,655$36,860
Adjustments for Features0-2,815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,655$34,045
Total Invoice$25,157$35,417
Adjustments for Features0-2,705
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,157$32,712

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Features Comparison: Ford Fiesta vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182012
ModelFiestaGolf / GTI
TrimSTR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Larger rear spoiler$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input $50
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$2,175$4,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,815
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,705

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Fiesta vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182012
ModelFiestaGolf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase98.0 in101.5 in
Length160.1 in165.4 in
Width67.8 in70.3 in
Height58.1 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,742 lb.3,326 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.4 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.7 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.2 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.9 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
25.4 ft346.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Fiesta ST

Recaro Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
Total Requested775100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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