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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: $20,175

Ford Focus SES   
Difference: $3,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,654

Ford Focus SES   
Difference: $4,217

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009201220122012
ModelFocusFocusJettaJettaJetta
TrimSESSELSESELSEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,865 $18,265 $18,725 $23,445 $24,805
Base Invoice $16,552 $16,916 $17,977 $22,507 $23,813
Antilock brakes (ABS) 745 745      
Moon & Tune Value Package 795 795      
All-weather floor mats 75 75 235 235 235
Convenience Package     1,350    
Sunroof     1,340    
Rear spoiler     375 375 375
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,100 1,100  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 648 648      
Moon & Tune Value Package 692 692      
All-weather floor mats 67 67 185 185 185
Convenience Package     1,296    
Sunroof     1,287    
Rear spoiler     300 300 300
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,056 1,056  
Options (change) 1,615 1,615 4,400 1,710 610
Options (change) 1,407 1,407 4,124 1,541 485
Destination 695 695 770 770 770
Total Price $20,175 $20,575 $23,895 $25,925 $26,185
Total Invoice $18,654 $19,018 $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 SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,302
Model Year20092009201220122012
ModelFocusFocusJettaJettaJetta
TrimSESSELSESELSEL 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)?, 5?, 5?, 6400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16205/50-16205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$20,175$20,575$23,895$25,925$26,185
Adjustments for Features0-900-1,445-2,770-2,770
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,175$19,675$22,450$23,155$23,415
Cost Above Minimum$500$0$0$705$965
Total Invoice$18,654$19,018$22,871$24,818$25,068
Adjustments for Features0-832-1,383-2,652-2,652
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,654$18,186$21,488$22,166$22,416
Cost Above Minimum$468$0$0$678$928

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Features Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20092009201220122012
ModelFocusFocusJettaJettaJetta
TrimSESSELSESELSEL 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
911 assist$25$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Full-size spare tire  $225$225$225
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
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
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
Trip computer$150$150 $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$200
Leather seating surfaces $900   
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$1,220$2,120$2,665$3,990$3,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$900$1,445$2,770$2,770
Value of Feature Adjustments0-832-1,383-2,652-2,652

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20092012
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 SES

Moon & Tune Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 5 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus SEL

Moon & Tune Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 5 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

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 seats200Yes
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 Requested122576%
Total Not Requested39024%

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