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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: $37,415

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $3,040

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162020
ModelFocusGolf / GTI
TrimRSGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,900 $36,495
RS2 2,785  
Sunroof 895  
RS2 2,646  
Sunroof 850  
Options (change) 3,680 0
Options (change) 3,496 0
Destination 875 920
Total Price $40,455 $37,415

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,771
Model Year20162020
ModelFocusGolf / GTI
TrimRSGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine345hp I4228hp I4
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19225/40-18
Total Price$40,455$37,415
Adjustments for Features0-1,410
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,455$36,005

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Features Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20162020
ModelFocusGolf / GTI
TrimRSGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel$100 
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
Drift mode$0 
Forward collision warning $200
Safety key$5 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder $25
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 
Active rear differential$500 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Larger rear spoiler$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Larger infotainment display $0
Mirrorlink support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Boost gauge$75 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
LED headlights $1000
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates$100 
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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
No-lift shift$50 
Total Value of Features$5,155$6,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,410
Value of Feature Adjustments0-35

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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 Year20162020
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 Weight2,921 lb.2,874 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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See a complete comparison of Ford Focus vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Focus RS

RS2
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested172595%
Total Not Requested1005%

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