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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: $29,895

Ford Focus ST   
Difference: $700

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,732

Ford Focus ST   
Difference: $1,671

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142011
ModelFocusGolf / GTI
TrimSTGTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,625 $24,295
Base Invoice $22,048 $23,323
ST3 4,550  
Sunroof 895  
Autobahn Package   5,530
ST3 4,060  
Sunroof 799  
Autobahn Package   5,310
Options (change) 5,445 5,530
Options (change) 4,859 5,310
Destination 825 770
Total Price $29,895 $30,595
Total Invoice $27,732 $29,403

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus ST
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,028
Model Year20142011
ModelFocusGolf / GTI
TrimSTGTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine252hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 MPG21/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 10300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$29,895$30,595
Adjustments for Features-3850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,510$30,595
Total Invoice$27,732$29,403
Adjustments for Features-3570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,375$29,403

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Features Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20142011
ModelFocusGolf / GTI
TrimSTGTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Safety key$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Body kit$0 
Larger rear spoiler$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
iPod integration $100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Boost gauge$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$1,750$1,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$385$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3570

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See a complete comparison of Ford Focus vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20142011
ModelFocusGolf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.3 in101.5 in
Length171.6 in165.4 in
Width71.8 in70.3 in
Height57.7 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,223 lb.3,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.4 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.2 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		23.8 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		44.8 ft346.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Ford Focus vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Focus ST

ST3
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Cornering lights50No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Traffic + travel information25No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 355W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Front sport buckets100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested277570%
Total Not Requested117530%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
HD radio50Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested335083%
Total Not Requested70017%

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