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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: $9,145

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142021
ModelFocusGolf / GTI
TrimSTGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,625 $36,945
ST3 4,550  
Sunroof 895  
7-speed automated manual   1,100
ST3 4,060  
Sunroof 799  
7-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 5,445 1,100
Options (change) 4,859 1,056
Destination 825 995
Total Price $29,895 $39,040

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Focus ST
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,985
Model Year20142021
ModelFocusGolf / GTI
TrimSTGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine252hp I4228hp I4
TransmissionM6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$29,895$39,040
Adjustments for Features0-5,790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,895$33,250

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Features Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20142021
ModelFocusGolf / GTI
TrimSTGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$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
Full-size spare tire$225 
Rearview camera $200
Safety key$5 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire $150
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 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Larger rear spoiler$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Larger infotainment display $0
Mirrorlink support $0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Boost gauge$75 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
LED headlights $1000
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$2,600$8,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,790
Value of Feature Adjustments0-304

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20142021
ModelFocusGolf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.3 in103.8 in
Length171.6 in167.6 in
Width71.8 in70.8 in
Height57.7 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,223 lb.3,256 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 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.8 ft353.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Focus ST

ST3
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
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 lights50Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Sony, 355W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Front sport buckets100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
A/V input jacks25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested352589%
Total Not Requested42511%

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