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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: $20,645

Ford Focus SEL   
Difference: $10,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,073

Ford Focus SEL   
Difference: $11,253

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920122012
ModelFocusFocusGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSESSELGTIR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $17,865 $18,265 $24,595 $34,590
Base Invoice $16,552 $16,916 $23,611 $33,207
Antilock brakes (ABS) 745 745    
Leather seating surfaces 810      
Moon & Tune Value Package 795 795    
All-weather floor mats 75 75 235 235
Cargo mat 70 70    
Autobahn Package     6,000  
Sunroof and Navigation Package       1,500
Antilock brakes (ABS) 648 648    
Leather seating surfaces 704      
Moon & Tune Value Package 692 692    
All-weather floor mats 67 67 185 185
Cargo mat 55 55    
Autobahn Package     5,760  
Sunroof and Navigation Package       1,440
Options (change) 2,495 1,685 6,235 1,735
Options (change) 2,166 1,462 5,945 1,625
Destination 695 695 770 770
Total Price $21,055 $20,645 $31,600 $37,095
Total Invoice $19,413 $19,073 $30,326 $35,602

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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: $7,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,283
Model Year2009200920122012
ModelFocusFocusGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSESSELGTIR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine140hp I4140hp I4200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 5?, 5300, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16205/50-16225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$21,055$20,645$31,600$37,095
Adjustments for Features-2000-3,095-5,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,855$20,645$28,505$32,050
Cost Above Minimum$210$0$0$3,545
Total Invoice$19,413$19,073$30,326$35,602
Adjustments for Features-1840-2,970-4,842
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,229$19,073$27,356$30,760
Cost Above Minimum$156$0$0$3,404

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Features Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2009200920122012
ModelFocusFocusGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSESSELGTIR
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
911 assist$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist  $50$50
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  
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
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
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  
Compass  $0$0
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Headlight washers   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Steering-linked headlights  $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$1,220$1,020$4,115$6,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$3,095$5,045
Value of Feature Adjustments-1840-2,970-4,842

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20092012
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 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 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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