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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: $8,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,482

Ford Focus SES   
Difference: $9,004

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120162016
ModelFocusFocusGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSESSELGTI SEGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $18,870 $19,670 $28,625 $30,135
Base Invoice $17,587 $18,315 $27,481 $28,930
Leather seating surfaces 810      
Moon & Tune Value Package 395 395    
All-weather floor mats 75 75 235 235
Cargo mat 70 70    
Leather seating surfaces 704      
Moon & Tune Value Package 344 344    
All-weather floor mats 67 67 185 185
Cargo mat 55 55    
Options (change) 1,350 540 235 235
Options (change) 1,170 466 185 185
Destination 725 725 820 820
Total Price $20,945 $20,935 $29,680 $31,190
Total Invoice $19,482 $19,506 $28,486 $29,935

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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: $5,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,237
Model Year2011201120162016
ModelFocusFocusGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSESSELGTI SEGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine140hp I4140hp I4210hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionM5A4M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 9190, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17205/50-16225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$20,945$20,935$29,680$31,190
Adjustments for Features0-600-3,440-4,815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,945$20,335$26,240$26,375
Cost Above Minimum$610$0$0$135
Total Invoice$19,482$19,506$28,486$29,935
Adjustments for Features0-559-3,302-4,621
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,482$18,947$25,184$25,314
Cost Above Minimum$535$0$0$130

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Features Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2011201120162016
ModelFocusFocusGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSESSELGTI SEGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
4-speed automatic $800  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
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
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200
Safety key$5$5  
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
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
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bright-finished fuel door  $100$100
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
HD radio  $50$50
Mirrorlink support  $0$0
Navigation system   $600
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25  
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25$25 $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 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Compass  $0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$1,575$2,175$5,015$6,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$600$3,440$4,815
Value of Feature Adjustments0-559-3,302-4,621

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20112016
ModelFocusGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase102.9 in103.8 in
Length175.0 in167.5 in
Width66.7 in70.8 in
Height58.6 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,624 lb.2,964 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 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.852.7 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 GTI SE

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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