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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: $30,515

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $815

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,327

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $604

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172014
ModelFocusFocusGolf / GTI
TrimSTRSGTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,775 $36,120 $25,095
Base Invoice $23,660 $34,495 $24,091
ST3 5,680    
RS2   2,785  
Sunroof   895  
Driver's Edition     4,600
ST3 5,396    
RS2   2,646  
Sunroof   850  
Driver's Edition     4,416
Options (change) 5,680 3,680 4,600
Options (change) 5,396 3,496 4,416
Destination 875 875 820
Total Price $31,330 $40,675 $30,515
Total Invoice $29,931 $38,866 $29,327

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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: $850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $987
Model Year201720172014
ModelFocusFocusGolf / GTI
TrimSTRSGTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine252hp I4345hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 10355, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/35-19225/40-18
Total Price$31,330$40,675$30,515
Adjustments for Features-1,665-4,3150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,665$36,360$30,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,695$0
Total Invoice$29,931$38,866$29,327
Adjustments for Features-1,591-4,1230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,340$34,743$29,327
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,403$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201720172014
ModelFocusFocusGolf / GTI
TrimSTRSGTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Proximity key$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $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
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Overhead sunglass holder$25 $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents  $100
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Body kit$0$0 
Larger rear spoiler$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
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 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Carbon fiber trim$200  
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $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
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$3,155$5,805$1,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,665$4,315$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,591-4,1230

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20172014
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
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Sony, 355W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Cornering lights50No
HD radio50No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested360066%
Total Not Requested182534%

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 height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested137575%
Total Not Requested45025%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Driver's Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested290095%
Total Not Requested1505%

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