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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: $30,595

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $1,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,403

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $815

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182011
ModelFocusFocusGolf / GTI
TrimSTRSGTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,075 $41,120 $24,295
Base Invoice $23,947 $39,270 $23,323
ST3 5,680    
Sunroof   895  
Autobahn Package     5,530
ST3 5,396    
Sunroof   850  
Autobahn Package     5,310
Options (change) 5,680 895 5,530
Options (change) 5,396 850 5,310
Destination 875 875 770
Total Price $31,630 $42,890 $30,595
Total Invoice $30,218 $40,995 $29,403

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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: $180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $346
Model Year201820182011
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, 10300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/35-19225/40-18
Total Price$31,630$42,890$30,595
Adjustments for Features-1,215-4,3650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,415$38,525$30,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,110$0
Total Invoice$30,218$40,995$29,403
Adjustments for Features-1,161-4,1720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,057$36,823$29,403
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,766$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201820182011
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  
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 $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Safety key$5$5 
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 
Limited-slip front 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 
Aux input  $50
iPod integration  $100
SD Card slot  $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 
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 
Wheels, dark finish $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
No-lift shift $50 
Total Value of Features$2,855$6,005$1,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,215$4,365$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,161-4,1720

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182011
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, front200No
CD player125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Cornering lights50No
HD radio50Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested382568%
Total Not Requested177532%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
HD radio50Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested332582%
Total Not Requested72518%

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