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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: $20,935

Ford Focus SEL   
Difference: $3,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,487

Ford Focus SES   
Difference: $3,778

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112014
ModelFocusFocusGolf / GTI
TrimSESSEL2.5L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $18,870 $19,670 $19,995
Base Invoice $17,587 $18,315 $19,195
Moon & Tune Value Package 395 395  
All-weather floor mats 75 75 235
Cargo mat 70 70  
4-speed automatic 815    
Convenience and Sunroof Package     3,000
Floor mats     235
Moon & Tune Value Package 344 344  
All-weather floor mats 67 67 185
Cargo mat 55 55  
4-speed automatic 709    
Convenience and Sunroof Package     2,880
Floor mats     185
Options (change) 1,355 540 3,470
Options (change) 1,175 466 3,250
Destination 725 725 820
Total Price $20,950 $20,935 $24,285
Total Invoice $19,487 $19,506 $23,265

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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: $3,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,697
Model Year201120112014
ModelFocusFocusGolf / GTI
TrimSESSEL2.5L
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)190, 9190, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17205/50-16195/65-15
Total Price$20,950$20,935$24,285
Adjustments for Features0-900-940
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,950$20,035$23,345
Cost Above Minimum$915$0$0
Total Invoice$19,487$19,506$23,265
Adjustments for Features0-839-901
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,487$18,667$22,364
Cost Above Minimum$820$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201120112014
ModelFocusFocusGolf / GTI
TrimSESSEL2.5L
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
Safety key$5$5 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover  $75
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 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot  $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 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900 
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$2,325$3,225$3,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$900$940
Value of Feature Adjustments0-839-901

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20112014
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 2.5L

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience and Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested175086%
Total Not Requested29014%

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