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Ford Focus vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Focus vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,345

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $2,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,846

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $3,066

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820092009
ModelFocusFocusJettaJetta
TrimSESESSESEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,585 $16,925 $20,095 $22,965
Base Invoice $14,508 $15,727 $18,968 $21,723
Antilock brakes (ABS) 385 385    
Cruise control 215      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 65      
All-weather floor mats 75 75 185 185
Sunroof 625 625    
Cargo mat 70 70    
CD changer, in-dash 350 350    
Satellite radio 195 195    
Compass 295 295    
4-speed automatic 815 815    
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,100  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 335 335    
Cruise control 187      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 37      
All-weather floor mats 67 67 145 145
Sunroof 544 544    
Cargo mat 55 55    
CD changer, in-dash 305 305    
Satellite radio 170 170    
Compass 259 259    
4-speed automatic 709 709    
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,099  
Options (change) 3,090 2,810 1,285 185
Options (change) 2,668 2,444 1,244 145
Destination 670 670 700 700
Total Price $19,345 $20,405 $22,080 $23,850
Total Invoice $17,846 $18,841 $20,912 $22,568

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $798
Model Year2008200820092009
ModelFocusFocusJettaJetta
TrimSESESSESEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4140hp I4170hp I5170hp I5
TransmissionA4A4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/33 MPG24/33 MPG20/29 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/60-15205/50-16205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$19,345$20,405$22,080$23,850
Adjustments for Features0-1,000-2,395-2,545
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,345$19,405$19,685$21,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$60$0$1,620
Total Invoice$17,846$18,841$20,912$22,568
Adjustments for Features0-923-2,268-2,408
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,846$17,918$18,644$20,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$72$0$1,516

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Features Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2008200820092009
ModelFocusFocusJettaJetta
TrimSESESSESEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150
Brake assist  $50$50
Stability control  $400$400
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0
Intermittent wipers$0$0  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125  
Bluetooth cell phone link $100  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25  
USB port $25  
Voice control for audio system $25  
Voice control for external devices $0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150  
Compass$0$0 $0
Fog lights $125  
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Trip computer   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Folding passenger seat  $150$150
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$970$1,970$3,365$3,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,000$2,395$2,545
Value of Feature Adjustments0-923-2,268-2,408

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082009
ModelFocusJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.9 in101.5 in
Length175.0 in179.3 in
Width66.7 in70.1 in
Height58.6 in57.4 in
Curb Weight2,645 lb.3,287 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft316.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SE

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SEL

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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