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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: $22,550

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $4,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,557

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $4,753

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620182018
ModelFocusFocusJettaJetta
TrimSETitanium1.8T SEL2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,515 $23,225 $26,245 $29,545
Base Invoice $17,681 $22,180 $25,195 $28,362
Cold Weather Package 645      
Sport Package 1,095      
Cargo net 75 75 100 100
Sunroof 895 895    
Satellite radio 195      
Obstacle detection, rear 255      
Navigation system   795    
Floor mats     235 235
Cold Weather Package 612      
Sport Package 1,040      
Cargo net 71 71 80 80
Sunroof 850 850    
Satellite radio 185      
Obstacle detection, rear 243      
Navigation system   755    
Floor mats     185 185
Options (change) 3,160 1,765 335 335
Options (change) 3,001 1,676 265 265
Destination 875 875 850 850
Total Price $22,550 $25,865 $27,430 $30,730
Total Invoice $21,557 $24,731 $26,310 $29,477

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $437
Model Year2016201620182018
ModelFocusFocusJettaJetta
TrimSETitanium1.8T SEL2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine160hp I4160hp I4170hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionM5M5T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6355, 10400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17215/50-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$22,550$25,865$27,430$30,730
Adjustments for Features0-2,625-4,500-4,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,550$23,240$22,930$26,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$690$0$3,550
Total Invoice$21,557$24,731$26,310$29,477
Adjustments for Features0-2,510-4,316-4,077
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,557$22,221$21,994$25,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$664$0$3,406

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Features Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2016201620182018
ModelFocusFocusJettaJetta
TrimSETitanium1.8T SEL2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Heated steering wheel$100   
Keyless entry keypad $50  
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250
Safety key$5$5  
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo mat  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Aux input $50$50$50
HD radio $50$50$50
Mirrorlink support  $0$0
Navigation system $600$600$600
SD Card slot  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Compass$0$0  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75   
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Leather seating surfaces $900  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  $100
Total Value of Features$1,430$4,055$5,930$5,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,625$4,500$4,250
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,510-4,316-4,077

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20162018
ModelFocusJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in104.4 in
Length178.5 in183.3 in
Width71.8 in70.0 in
Height57.7 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,908 lb.2,931 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.4 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.2 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume13.2 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Focus SE

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
All-weather floor mats75No
Total Requested37568%
Total Not Requested17532%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Touring suspension (upgrade)250Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
215/50HR17 tires400No
Total Requested87564%
Total Not Requested50036%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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