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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: $19,035

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $7,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,600

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $7,885

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820172017
ModelFocusFocusJettaJetta
TrimSESES1.8T SEL1.8T SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,585 $16,925 $24,995 $26,995
Base Invoice $14,508 $15,727 $23,995 $25,915
Driver's Group 415      
SYNC 395      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 385 385    
Deluxe Package 395      
Satellite radio 195 195    
All-weather floor mats 75 75 235 235
Interior ambient lighting 295 295    
Sunroof 625 625    
Rear spoiler     375 375
Floor mats     235 235
Driver's Group 361      
SYNC 344      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 335 335    
Deluxe Package 344      
Satellite radio 170 170    
All-weather floor mats 67 67 185 185
Interior ambient lighting 257 257    
Sunroof 544 544    
Rear spoiler     300 300
Floor mats     185 185
Options (change) 2,780 1,575 845 845
Options (change) 2,422 1,373 670 670
Destination 670 670 820 820
Total Price $19,035 $19,170 $26,660 $28,660
Total Invoice $17,600 $17,770 $25,485 $27,405

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SES
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,500
Model Year2008200820172017
ModelFocusFocusJettaJetta
TrimSESES1.8T SEL1.8T SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4140hp I4170hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionM5M5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/35 MPG24/35 MPG25/35 MPG25/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16205/50-16225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$19,035$19,170$26,660$28,660
Adjustments for Features0-200-6,695-7,545
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,035$18,970$19,965$21,115
Cost Above Minimum$65$0$0$1,150
Total Invoice$17,600$17,770$25,485$27,405
Adjustments for Features0-185-6,400-7,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,600$17,585$19,085$20,190
Cost Above Minimum$15$0$0$1,105

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Features Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2008200820172017
ModelFocusFocusJettaJetta
TrimSESES1.8T SEL1.8T SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Cruise control$150$150  
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake assist  $50$50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Rearview camera  $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Stability control  $400$400
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0
Intermittent wipers$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
HD radio  $50$50
Mirrorlink support  $0$0
Navigation system  $600$600
SD Card slot  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for audio system$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 $150
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights   $50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Heated front seats  $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Total Value of Features$720$920$7,415$8,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$6,695$7,545
Value of Feature Adjustments0-185-6,400-7,215

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082017
ModelFocusJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.9 in104.4 in
Length175.0 in183.3 in
Width66.7 in70.0 in
Height58.6 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,623 lb.3,177 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 ft315.7 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 reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested175100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

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