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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: $21,060

Ford Focus SES   
Difference: $1,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,418

Ford Focus SES   
Difference: $1,826

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092011
ModelFocusFocusGolf / GTI
TrimSESSELBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $17,865 $18,265 $19,755
Base Invoice $16,552 $16,916 $18,965
Antilock brakes (ABS) 745 745  
Moon & Tune Value Package 795 795  
All-weather floor mats 75 75 235
Cargo mat 70 70  
4-speed automatic 815 815  
Cold Weather Package     250
Bluetooth cell phone link     300
Sunroof     1,000
Antilock brakes (ABS) 648 648  
Moon & Tune Value Package 692 692  
All-weather floor mats 67 67 176
Cargo mat 55 55  
4-speed automatic 709 709  
Cold Weather Package     215
Bluetooth cell phone link     258
Sunroof     860
Options (change) 2,500 2,500 1,785
Options (change) 2,171 2,171 1,509
Destination 695 695 770
Total Price $21,060 $21,460 $22,310
Total Invoice $19,418 $19,782 $21,244

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,347
Model Year200920092011
ModelFocusFocusGolf / GTI
TrimSESSELBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine140hp I4140hp I4170hp I5
TransmissionA4A4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/33 MPG24/33 MPG24/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 5?, 5?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16205/50-16195/65-15
Total Price$21,060$21,460$22,310
Adjustments for Features-60-9600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,000$20,500$22,310
Cost Above Minimum$500$0$0
Total Invoice$19,418$19,782$21,244
Adjustments for Features-55-8850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,363$18,897$21,244
Cost Above Minimum$466$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year200920092011
ModelFocusFocusGolf / GTI
TrimSESSELBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire  $225
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover  $75
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Intermittent wipers$0$0 
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Satellite radio$200$200 
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 
Compass  $0
Fog lights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Floor mats$75$75 
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,125$4,025$3,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$60$960$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-55-8850

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20092011
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 Weight2,645 lb.3,025 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 SES

Moon & Tune Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 5 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus SEL

Moon & Tune Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 5 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Bluetooth cell phone link
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested10080%
Total Not Requested2520%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%

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