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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: $20,495

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $7,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,863

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $8,272

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Model Year200820082018
ModelFocusFocusJetta
TrimSESES1.8T SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,585 $16,925 $26,245
Base Invoice $14,508 $15,727 $25,195
Deluxe Package 395    
Driver's Group 415    
SYNC 395    
Universal garage door opener 455 455  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 385 385  
Satellite radio 195 195  
All-weather floor mats 75 75 235
Remote start 415 415 450
Cargo mat 70 70  
Sunroof 625 625  
4-speed automatic 815 815  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     325
Floor mats     235
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     130
Deluxe Package 344    
Driver's Group 361    
SYNC 344    
Universal garage door opener 396 396  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 335 335  
Satellite radio 170 170  
All-weather floor mats 67 67 185
Remote start 360 360 350
Cargo mat 55 55  
Sunroof 544 544  
4-speed automatic 709 709  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     270
Floor mats     185
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     100
Options (change) 4,240 3,035 1,375
Options (change) 3,685 2,636 1,090
Destination 670 670 850
Total Price $20,495 $20,630 $28,470
Total Invoice $18,863 $19,033 $27,135

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SES
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,359
Model Year200820082018
ModelFocusFocusJetta
TrimSESES1.8T SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4140hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionA4A4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/33 MPG24/33 MPG24/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16205/50-16225/45-17
Total Price$20,495$20,630$28,470
Adjustments for Features0-200-6,220
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,495$20,430$22,250
Cost Above Minimum$65$0$0
Total Invoice$18,863$19,033$27,135
Adjustments for Features0-185-5,928
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,863$18,848$21,207
Cost Above Minimum$15$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year200820082018
ModelFocusFocusJetta
TrimSESES1.8T SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Rearview camera  $200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Stability control  $400
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Intermittent wipers$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
HD radio  $50
Mirrorlink support  $0
Navigation system  $600
SD Card slot  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Outside temperature display  $50
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Heated front seats  $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$1,195$1,395$7,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$6,220
Value of Feature Adjustments0-185-5,928

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082018
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 Weight2,645 lb.3,148 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

Deluxe Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Touring suspension (upgrade)250No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Manual height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
205/50HR16 tires400No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested22526%
Total Not Requested65074%
Driver's Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested575100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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