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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: $19,390

Ford Focus ZX5 SES   
Difference: $14,420

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620202020
ModelFocusGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimZX5 SESGTI SEGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $16,485 $32,195 $36,495
Weather Package 175    
Front side airbags 350    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400    
Traction control 115    
Leather seating surfaces 695 695  
Sunroof 625    
Weather Package 152    
Front side airbags 305    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 348    
Traction control 100    
Leather seating surfaces 605 598  
Sunroof 544    
Options (change) 2,360 695 0
Options (change) 2,054 598 0
Destination 545 920 920
Total Price $19,390 $33,810 $37,415

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Focus ZX5 SES
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,259
Model Year200620202020
ModelFocusGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimZX5 SESGTI SEGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine136hp I4228hp I4228hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$19,390$33,810$37,415
Adjustments for Features0-7,395-9,870
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,390$26,415$27,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,130

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Features Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year200620202020
ModelFocusGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimZX5 SESGTI SEGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500$500
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio $50$50
Larger infotainment display $0$0
Mirrorlink support $0$0
Navigation system  $600
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
LED headlights $1000$1000
Outside temperature display $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$1,270$8,665$11,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,395$9,870
Value of Feature Adjustments0-332-243

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20062020
ModelFocusGolf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase102.9 in103.8 in
Length168.5 in167.6 in
Width66.7 in70.8 in
Height56.9 in58.2 in
Curb Weight2,611 lb.2,874 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.4 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 Headroom38.5 in38.1 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
17.6 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
39.7 ft353.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Focus ZX5 SES

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

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