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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: $19,930

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $2,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,497

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $2,747

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020102011
ModelFocusFocusFocusGolf / GTI
TrimSESESSELBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $17,170 $18,780 $18,780 $19,755
Base Invoice $16,025 $17,489 $17,489 $18,965
Cruise control 215      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 65      
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75 235
Sunroof 795     1,000
Cargo mat 70 70 70  
4-speed automatic 815 815 815  
Moon & Tune Value Package   795 795  
Cold Weather Package       250
Bluetooth cell phone link       300
Cruise control 187      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 37      
All-weather floor mats 67 67 67 176
Sunroof 692     860
Cargo mat 55 55 55  
4-speed automatic 709 709 709  
Moon & Tune Value Package   692 692  
Cold Weather Package       215
Bluetooth cell phone link       258
Options (change) 2,035 1,755 1,755 1,785
Options (change) 1,747 1,523 1,523 1,509
Destination 725 725 725 770
Total Price $19,930 $21,260 $21,260 $22,310
Total Invoice $18,497 $19,737 $19,737 $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: $1,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,234
Model Year2010201020102011
ModelFocusFocusFocusGolf / GTI
TrimSESESSELBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine140hp I4140hp I4140hp I4170hp I5
TransmissionA4A4A4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/33 MPG24/33 MPG24/33 MPG24/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4190, 9190, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/60-15215/45-17205/50-16195/65-15
Total Price$19,930$21,260$21,260$22,310
Adjustments for Features0-1,150-2,050-1,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,930$20,110$19,210$21,075
Cost Above Minimum$720$900$0$0
Total Invoice$18,497$19,737$19,737$21,244
Adjustments for Features0-1,068-1,903-1,176
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,497$18,669$17,834$20,068
Cost Above Minimum$663$835$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2010201020102011
ModelFocusFocusFocusGolf / GTI
TrimSESESSELBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$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
Safety key$5$5$5 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports $0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Cargo cover   $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25  $25
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Interior air filter   $0
Intermittent wipers$0$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$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25 
Traffic + travel information $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 
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Floor mats$75$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$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$1,830$2,980$3,880$3,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,150$2,050$1,235
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,068-1,903-1,176

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20102011
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
Unbranded, 190W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus SEL

Moon & Tune Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
Bluetooth cell phone link
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%

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