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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: $24,590

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $1,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,577

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $1,140

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012201220122012
ModelFocusJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimTitaniumTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,175 $22,775 $23,445 $24,805 $23,745
Base Invoice $23,087 $21,864 $22,507 $23,813 $22,795
Navigation system 795       900
Premium Package   1,440      
Navigation Package   1,130      
Rear spoiler   375 375 375 375
Autobahn Package         2,050
Navigation system 755       864
Premium Package   1,382      
Navigation Package   1,084      
Rear spoiler   300 300 300 300
Autobahn Package         1,968
Options (change) 795 2,945 375 375 3,325
Options (change) 755 2,766 300 300 3,132
Destination 875 770 770 770 770
Total Price $25,845 $26,490 $24,590 $25,950 $27,840
Total Invoice $24,717 $25,400 $23,577 $24,883 $26,697

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,365
Model Year20182012201220122012
ModelFocusJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimTitaniumTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine160hp I4140hp I4 D170hp I5170hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionS6M6M5T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 10400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$25,845$26,490$24,590$25,950$27,840
Adjustments for Features-3,7650-100-1,200-475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,080$26,490$24,490$24,750$27,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,000$0$260$2,875
Total Invoice$24,717$25,400$23,577$24,883$26,697
Adjustments for Features-3,6010-96-1,151-455
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,116$25,400$23,481$23,732$26,242
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,919$0$251$2,761

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Features Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20182012201220122012
ModelFocusJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimTitaniumTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100    
6-speed manual $150  $150
5-speed manual  $0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100    
Keyless entry keypad$50    
Remote start$150    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25    
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75    
Obstacle detection, rear$250    
Rearview camera$200    
Safety key$5    
Temporary spare tire$150    
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100    
Vehicle health reports$0    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200   $200
Dual-zone climate control$125   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100    
App support$0    
Apple CarPlay support$100    
Aux input $50$50$50$50
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325 
CD player$125$125  $125
HD radio$50 $50$50 
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25    
Traffic + travel information$25    
USB port$25    
Voice control for external devices$0    
Voice control for nav and audio$100    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125    
Compass$0   $0
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150    
Spotter mirror(s)$50    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900    
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Metal pedals    $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power recliner, driver seat$100    
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)   $0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$4,705$940$1,040$2,140$1,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,765$0$100$1,200$475
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,6010-96-1,151-455

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20182012
ModelFocusJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in104.4 in
Length178.5 in182.2 in
Width71.8 in70.0 in
Height57.7 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,961 lb.2,805 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 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Focus Titanium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50Yes
SD Card slot25No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95062%
Total Not Requested57538%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested142564%
Total Not Requested81536%

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