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

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Ford Focus vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,465

Ford Focus ZXW SES   
Difference: $10,630

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062018
ModelFocusGolf / GTI
TrimZXW SESSEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $17,495 $30,245
Weather Package 175  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400  
Traction control 115  
Front side airbags 350  
Cargo cover 65  
Leather seating surfaces 695  
Sunroof 625  
Weather Package 152  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 348  
Traction control 100  
Front side airbags 305  
Cargo cover 57  
Leather seating surfaces 605  
Sunroof 544  
Options (change) 2,425 0
Options (change) 2,111 0
Destination 545 850
Total Price $20,465 $31,095

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Focus ZXW SES
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,296
Model Year20062018
ModelFocusGolf / GTI
TrimZXW SESSEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine136hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/60-15225/45-17
Total Price$20,465$31,095
Adjustments for Features0-8,570
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,465$22,525

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Features Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20062018
ModelFocusGolf / GTI
TrimZXW SESSEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
Larger infotainment display $0
Mirrorlink support $0
Navigation system $600
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Outside temperature display $50
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,270$9,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,570
Value of Feature Adjustments0-234

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20062018
ModelFocusGolf / GTI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase102.9 in103.5 in
Length178.4 in179.8 in
Width66.7 in70.8 in
Height59.5 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,784 lb.3,054 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.2 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.1 ft366.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Focus ZXW SES

Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%

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