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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: $39,910

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $2,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,347

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $1,798

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182015
ModelFocusGolf / GTI
TrimRSR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $41,120 $36,595
Base Invoice $39,270 $35,131
DCC & Navigation Package   2,495
DCC & Navigation Package   2,396
Options (change) 0 2,495
Options (change) 0 2,396
Destination 875 820
Total Price $41,995 $39,910
Total Invoice $40,145 $38,347

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,345
Model Year20182015
ModelFocusGolf / GTI
TrimRSR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine345hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionM6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$41,995$39,910
Adjustments for Features0-1,610
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,995$38,300
Total Invoice$40,145$38,347
Adjustments for Features0-1,547
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,145$36,800

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Features Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182015
ModelFocusGolf / GTI
TrimRSR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Drift mode$0 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Safety key$5 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
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 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Larger rear spoiler$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$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 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Wheels, dark finish$0 
Transmission 
No-lift shift$50 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,455$6,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,610
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,547

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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 Year20182015
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 Weight3,525 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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See a complete comparison of Ford Focus vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

DCC & Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
235/35YR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested120051%
Total Not Requested115049%

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