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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: $20,370

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $13,575

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820192019
ModelFocusFocusGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSESESGTI SEGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $15,585 $16,925 $31,795 $35,995
Deluxe Package 395      
Driver's Group 415      
SYNC 395      
Universal garage door opener 455 455    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 385 385    
All-weather floor mats 75 75 235 235
Cargo mat 70 70    
Heated front seats 115 115    
Leather seating surfaces 695 695 695  
Interior ambient lighting 295 295    
Satellite radio 195 195    
Sunroof 625 625    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     325  
Deluxe Package 344      
Driver's Group 361      
SYNC 344      
Universal garage door opener 396 396    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 335 335    
All-weather floor mats 67 67 185 185
Cargo mat 55 55    
Heated front seats 100 100    
Leather seating surfaces 605 605 598  
Interior ambient lighting 257 257    
Satellite radio 170 170    
Sunroof 544 544    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     270  
Options (change) 4,115 2,910 1,255 235
Options (change) 3,578 2,529 1,053 185
Destination 670 670 895 895
Total Price $20,370 $20,505 $33,945 $37,125

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Focus SES
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,925
Model Year2008200820192019
ModelFocusFocusGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSESESGTI SEGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine140hp I4140hp I4228hp I4228hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16205/50-16225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$20,370$20,505$33,945$37,125
Adjustments for Features0-200-6,845-9,070
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,370$20,305$27,100$28,055
Cost Above Minimum$65$0$0$955

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Features Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2008200820192019
ModelFocusFocusGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSESESGTI SEGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
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
Stability control  $400$400
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
Intermittent wipers$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper  $175$175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500$500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
HD radio  $50$50
Larger infotainment display  $0$0
Mirrorlink support  $0$0
Navigation system   $600
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
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$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$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$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$0  
Total Value of Features$1,395$1,595$8,240$10,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$6,845$9,070
Value of Feature Adjustments0-185-393-264

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082019
ModelFocusGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase102.9 in103.8 in
Length175.0 in167.6 in
Width66.7 in70.8 in
Height58.6 in58.2 in
Curb Weight2,624 lb.2,874 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.853.7 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%
Driver's Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested575100%
Total Not Requested00%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested175100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn

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

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