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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: $29,925

Ford Focus ST   
Difference: $7,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,778

Ford Focus ST   
Difference: $8,327

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152017
ModelFocusGolf / GTI
TrimSTR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,370 $35,655
Base Invoice $22,726 $34,229
ST3 4,680  
6-speed automated manual   1,100
ST3 4,177  
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 4,680 1,100
Options (change) 4,177 1,056
Destination 875 820
Total Price $29,925 $37,575
Total Invoice $27,778 $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: $3,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,810
Model Year20152017
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$29,925$37,575
Adjustments for Features0-3,660
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,925$33,915
Total Invoice$27,778$36,105
Adjustments for Features0-3,517
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,778$32,588

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Features Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20152017
ModelFocusGolf / GTI
TrimSTR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
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 
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
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
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$2,305$5,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,660
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,517

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20152017
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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Keyless entry keypad50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Cornering lights50No
Aux input50Yes
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 Requested280066%
Total Not Requested145034%

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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