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Ford Focus vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Focus vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,694

Ford Focus SEL   
Difference: $9,471

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,120

Ford Focus SES   
Difference: $9,719

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201220122012
ModelFocusFocusPassatPassatPassat
TrimSESSEL2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,870 $19,670 $29,895 $32,195 $32,950
Base Invoice $17,587 $18,315 $28,670 $30,876 $31,600
Leather seating surfaces 810        
Moon & Tune Value Package 395 395      
Cargo mat 70 70 125 125 125
Universal garage door opener 399 399      
Remote start 435 435      
Rear spoiler     375 375 375
Leather seating surfaces 704        
Moon & Tune Value Package 344 344      
Cargo mat 55 55 99 99 99
Universal garage door opener 342 342      
Remote start 363 363      
Rear spoiler     300 300 300
Options (change) 2,109 1,299 500 500 500
Options (change) 1,808 1,104 399 399 399
Destination 725 725 770 770 770
Total Price $21,704 $21,694 $31,165 $33,465 $34,220
Total Invoice $20,120 $20,144 $29,839 $32,045 $32,769

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,641
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,010
Model Year20112011201220122012
ModelFocusFocusPassatPassatPassat
TrimSESSEL2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4140hp I4170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionM5A4T6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 9190, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17205/50-16215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$21,704$21,694$31,165$33,465$34,220
Adjustments for Features0-600-4,430-4,430-4,530
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,704$21,094$26,735$29,035$29,690
Cost Above Minimum$610$0$0$2,300$2,955
Total Invoice$20,120$20,144$29,839$32,045$32,769
Adjustments for Features0-557-4,242-4,242-4,338
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,120$19,587$25,597$27,803$28,431
Cost Above Minimum$533$0$0$2,206$2,834

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Features Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112011201220122012
ModelFocusFocusPassatPassatPassat
TrimSESSEL2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
4-speed automatic $800   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
6-speed automated manual   $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$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$150
911 assist$25$25   
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Safety key$5$5   
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Intermittent wipers$0$0   
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25   
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200$200
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15
Navigation system  $600$600$600
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25   
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
Traffic information  $25$25$25
USB port$25$25   
Voice control for audio system$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Compass$0$0   
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
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
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0    
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$575$1,175$5,005$5,005$5,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$600$4,430$4,430$4,530
Value of Feature Adjustments0-557-4,242-4,242-4,338

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112012
ModelFocusPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.9 in110.4 in
Length175.0 in191.6 in
Width66.7 in72.2 in
Height58.6 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,624 lb.3,167 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Focus SES

Moon & Tune Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus SEL

Moon & Tune Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

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