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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: $29,000

Ford Focus ST   
Difference: $8,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,933

Ford Focus ST   
Difference: $9,172

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142017
ModelFocusGolf / GTI
TrimSTR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,625 $35,655
Base Invoice $22,048 $34,229
ST3 4,550  
6-speed automated manual   1,100
ST3 4,060  
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 4,550 1,100
Options (change) 4,060 1,056
Destination 825 820
Total Price $29,000 $37,575
Total Invoice $26,933 $36,105

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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: $4,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,146
Model Year20142017
ModelFocusGolf / GTI
TrimSTR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine252hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionM6S6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$29,000$37,575
Adjustments for Features0-4,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,000$33,385
Total Invoice$26,933$36,105
Adjustments for Features0-4,026
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,933$32,079

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Features Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20142017
ModelFocusGolf / GTI
TrimSTR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Full-size spare tire$225 
Rearview camera $200
Safety key$5 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Larger rear spoiler$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Mirrorlink support $0
Navigation system$600 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Boost gauge$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,925$6,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,026

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20142017
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 Weight3,223 lb.3,340 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 ST

ST3
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
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 lighting150Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
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 Requested280071%
Total Not Requested115029%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%

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