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Ford Focus vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Focus vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,090

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $4,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,648

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $5,223

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201220122012
ModelFocusFocusJettaJettaJetta
TrimSESESSESELSEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,585 $16,925 $18,725 $23,445 $24,805
Base Invoice $14,508 $15,727 $17,977 $22,507 $23,813
Antilock brakes (ABS) 385 385      
Driver's Group 415        
SYNC 395        
All-weather floor mats 75 75 235 235 235
Sunroof 625 625 1,340    
Satellite radio 195 195      
CD changer, in-dash 350 350      
Deluxe Package 395        
Convenience Package     1,350    
Rear spoiler     375 375 375
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,100 1,100  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 335 335      
Driver's Group 361        
SYNC 344        
All-weather floor mats 67 67 185 185 185
Sunroof 544 544 1,287    
Satellite radio 170 170      
CD changer, in-dash 305 305      
Deluxe Package 344        
Convenience Package     1,296    
Rear spoiler     300 300 300
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,056 1,056  
Options (change) 2,835 1,630 4,400 1,710 610
Options (change) 2,470 1,421 4,124 1,541 485
Destination 670 670 770 770 770
Total Price $19,090 $19,225 $23,895 $25,925 $26,185
Total Invoice $17,648 $17,818 $22,871 $24,818 $25,068

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SES
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,922
Model Year20082008201220122012
ModelFocusFocusJettaJettaJetta
TrimSESESSESELSEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4140hp I4170hp I5170hp I5170hp I5
TransmissionM5M5T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/35 MPG24/35 MPG24/31 MPG24/31 MPG24/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 6400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16205/50-16205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$19,090$19,225$23,895$25,925$26,185
Adjustments for Features0-200-2,420-3,745-3,745
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,090$19,025$21,475$22,180$22,440
Cost Above Minimum$65$0$0$705$965
Total Invoice$17,648$17,818$22,871$24,818$25,068
Adjustments for Features0-185-2,316-3,585-3,585
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,648$17,633$20,555$21,233$21,483
Cost Above Minimum$15$0$0$678$928

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Features Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082008201220122012
ModelFocusFocusJettaJettaJetta
TrimSESESSESELSEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes   $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Full-size spare tire  $225$225$225
Stability control  $400$400$400
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Intermittent wipers$0$0   
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25   
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
HD radio  $50$50$50
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Navigation system   $600$600
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
USB port$25$25   
Voice control for audio system$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150   
Fog lights$125$125 $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50
Trip computer   $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Heated front seats  $200$200$200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)    $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0   
Total Value of Features$695$895$3,115$4,440$4,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$2,420$3,745$3,745
Value of Feature Adjustments0-185-2,316-3,585-3,585

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082012
ModelFocusJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.9 in104.4 in
Length175.0 in182.2 in
Width66.7 in70.0 in
Height58.6 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,623 lb.3,082 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Focus SE

Driver's Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested42574%
Total Not Requested15026%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested12571%
Total Not Requested5029%
Deluxe Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Touring suspension (upgrade)250No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Manual height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
205/50HR16 tires400No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Total Requested20023%
Total Not Requested67577%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SE

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested110094%
Total Not Requested756%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested102563%
Total Not Requested59037%

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