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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: $26,940

Ford Focus SEL   
Difference: $9,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,850

Ford Focus SEL   
Difference: $9,748

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122017
ModelFocusFocusGolf / GTI
TrimSELTitaniumGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $20,905 $22,305 $34,095
Base Invoice $19,494 $20,768 $32,651
Premium Package 1,395 1,295  
Winter Package 470 470  
Parking Technology Package 695 695  
MyFord Touch and Sony Package 995    
Navigation system 795 795  
Door sill trim plates 95 95  
Sunroof 795 795  
Driver Assistance Package     1,095
All-weather floor mats     235
Premium Package 1,214 1,127  
Winter Package 409 409  
Parking Technology Package 605 605  
MyFord Touch and Sony Package 866    
Navigation system 692 692  
Door sill trim plates 83 83  
Sunroof 692 692  
Driver Assistance Package     942
All-weather floor mats     185
Options (change) 5,240 4,145 1,330
Options (change) 4,561 3,608 1,127
Destination 795 795 820
Total Price $26,940 $27,245 $36,245
Total Invoice $24,850 $25,171 $34,598

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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: $4,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,330
Model Year201220122017
ModelFocusFocusGolf / GTI
TrimSELTitaniumGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine160hp I4160hp I4220hp I4
TransmissionS6M5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 10355, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17215/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$26,940$27,245$36,245
Adjustments for Features-8500-5,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,090$27,245$30,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,155$0
Total Invoice$24,850$25,171$34,598
Adjustments for Features-7840-5,202
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,066$25,171$29,396
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,105$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201220122017
ModelFocusFocusGolf / GTI
TrimSELTitaniumGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
5-speed manual $0 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app  $25
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Safety key$5$5 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo mat  $40
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents  $100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Mirrorlink support  $0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$2,505$1,655$7,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$850$0$5,450
Value of Feature Adjustments-7840-5,202

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122017
ModelFocusGolf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.3 in103.8 in
Length171.6 in167.5 in
Width71.8 in70.8 in
Height57.7 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,921 lb.2,964 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.4 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.2 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.8 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.8 ft352.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Focus SEL

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
215/50HR17 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested175081%
Total Not Requested40019%
Winter Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
Parking Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
MyFord Touch and Sony Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 355W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Total Requested27542%
Total Not Requested37558%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus Titanium

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
215/50HR17 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested175081%
Total Not Requested40019%
Winter Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
Parking Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested105045%
Total Not Requested130055%

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