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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: $31,330

Ford Focus ST   
Difference: $35

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,931

Ford Focus ST   
Difference: $210

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720122012
ModelFocusFocusGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSTRSGTIR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,775 $36,120 $24,595 $34,590
Base Invoice $23,660 $34,495 $23,611 $33,207
ST3 5,680      
RS2   2,785    
Sunroof   895    
Autobahn Package     6,000  
Sunroof and Navigation Package       1,500
ST3 5,396      
RS2   2,646    
Sunroof   850    
Autobahn Package     5,760  
Sunroof and Navigation Package       1,440
Options (change) 5,680 3,680 6,000 1,500
Options (change) 5,396 3,496 5,760 1,440
Destination 875 875 770 770
Total Price $31,330 $40,675 $31,365 $36,860
Total Invoice $29,931 $38,866 $30,141 $35,417

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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: $1,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,538
Model Year2017201720122012
ModelFocusFocusGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSTRSGTIR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine252hp I4345hp I4200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 10355, 10300, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/35-19225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$31,330$40,675$31,365$36,860
Adjustments for Features-1,390-4,0400-1,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,940$36,635$31,365$34,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,695$0$3,545
Total Invoice$29,931$38,866$30,141$35,417
Adjustments for Features-1,328-3,8600-1,874
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,603$35,006$30,141$33,543
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,403$0$3,402

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Features Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2017201720122012
ModelFocusFocusGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSTRSGTIR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
FWD$0 $0 
AWD $1700 $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Drift mode $0  
Full-size spare tire$225   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Safety key$5$5  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25 $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear air vents  $100$100
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0  
Body kit$0$0 $0
Larger rear spoiler$200$200  
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
HD radio$50$50  
iPod integration  $100$100
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Boost gauge$75$75  
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Headlight washers   $50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Carbon fiber trim$200   
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50$50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200  
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
No-lift shift $50  
Total Value of Features$3,030$5,680$1,640$3,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,390$4,040$0$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,328-3,8600-1,874

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20172012
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 Weight2,949 lb.2,969 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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Option Package Details
Ford Focus ST

ST3
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Keyless entry keypad50No
Carbon fiber trim200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Sony, 355W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Cornering lights50No
HD radio50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested392572%
Total Not Requested150028%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus RS

RS2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested137575%
Total Not Requested45025%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
Total Requested327581%
Total Not Requested77519%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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