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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: $19,915

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $11,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,362

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $11,964

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820122012
ModelFocusFocusGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSESESGTIR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $15,585 $16,925 $24,595 $34,590
Base Invoice $14,508 $15,727 $23,611 $33,207
Deluxe Package 395      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 385 385    
SYNC 395      
Driver's Group 415      
Compass 295 295    
All-weather floor mats 75 75 235 235
Heated front seats 115 115    
Leather seating surfaces 695 695    
Sunroof 625 625    
Satellite radio 195 195    
Cargo mat 70 70    
Autobahn Package     6,000  
Sunroof and Navigation Package       1,500
Deluxe Package 344      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 335 335    
SYNC 344      
Driver's Group 361      
Compass 259 259    
All-weather floor mats 67 67 185 185
Heated front seats 100 100    
Leather seating surfaces 605 605    
Sunroof 544 544    
Satellite radio 170 170    
Cargo mat 55 55    
Autobahn Package     5,760  
Sunroof and Navigation Package       1,440
Options (change) 3,660 2,455 6,235 1,735
Options (change) 3,184 2,135 5,945 1,625
Destination 670 670 770 770
Total Price $19,915 $20,050 $31,600 $37,095
Total Invoice $18,362 $18,532 $30,326 $35,602

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SES
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,073
Model Year2008200820122012
ModelFocusFocusGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSESESGTIR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine140hp I4140hp I4200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4300, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16205/50-16225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$19,915$20,050$31,600$37,095
Adjustments for Features0-200-4,070-6,020
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,915$19,850$27,530$31,075
Cost Above Minimum$65$0$0$3,545
Total Invoice$18,362$18,532$30,326$35,602
Adjustments for Features0-185-3,906-5,778
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,362$18,347$26,420$29,824
Cost Above Minimum$15$0$0$3,404

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Features Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2008200820122012
ModelFocusFocusGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSESESGTIR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist  $50$50
Stability control  $400$400
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
Intermittent wipers$0$0  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
iPod integration  $100$100
Navigation system  $600$600
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for audio system$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Headlight washers   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
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$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Total Value of Features$520$720$4,590$6,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$4,070$6,020
Value of Feature Adjustments0-185-3,906-5,778

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082012
ModelFocusGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase102.9 in101.5 in
Length175.0 in165.4 in
Width66.7 in70.3 in
Height58.6 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,624 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.846.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Focus SE

Deluxe Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Touring suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Manual height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
205/50HR16 tires400No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested47554%
Total Not Requested40046%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested12571%
Total Not Requested5029%
Driver's Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested42574%
Total Not Requested15026%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested192548%
Total Not Requested212552%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested90049%
Total Not Requested95051%

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