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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: $25,890

Ford Focus SEL   
Difference: $6,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,904

Ford Focus SEL   
Difference: $6,940

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220172017
ModelFocusFocusPassatPassat
TrimSELTitanium1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,105 $21,805 $30,995 $33,995
Base Invoice $18,766 $20,313 $29,724 $32,601
Premium Package 1,395 1,295    
Winter Package 470 470    
Navigation system 795 795    
MyFord Touch and Sony Package 995      
Door sill trim plates 95 95    
Sunroof 795 795    
Remote start 445 445    
Rear spoiler     375 375
Premium Package 1,214 1,127    
Winter Package 409 409    
Navigation system 692 692    
MyFord Touch and Sony Package 866      
Door sill trim plates 83 83    
Sunroof 692 692    
Remote start 387 387    
Rear spoiler     300 300
Options (change) 4,990 3,895 375 375
Options (change) 4,343 3,390 300 300
Destination 795 795 820 820
Total Price $25,890 $26,495 $32,190 $35,190
Total Invoice $23,904 $24,498 $30,844 $33,721

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,853
Model Year2012201220172017
ModelFocusFocusPassatPassat
TrimSELTitanium1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine160hp I4160hp I4170hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionS6M5T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 10355, 10400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17215/50-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$25,890$26,495$32,190$35,190
Adjustments for Features-6500-5,935-6,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,240$26,495$26,255$29,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,255$0$2,900
Total Invoice$23,904$24,498$30,844$33,721
Adjustments for Features-6000-5,687-5,783
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,304$24,498$25,157$27,938
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,194$0$2,781

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Features Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2012201220172017
ModelFocusFocusPassatPassat
TrimSELTitanium1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  $1100
5-speed manual $0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Cruise control$150$150  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Rearview camera  $200$200
Safety key$5$5  
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear air vents  $100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Mirrorlink support  $0$0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Compass$0$0  
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75$75  
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$1,580$930$6,865$6,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$650$0$5,935$6,035
Value of Feature Adjustments-6000-5,687-5,783

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122017
ModelFocusPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in110.4 in
Length178.5 in191.6 in
Width71.8 in72.2 in
Height57.7 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,908 lb.3,231 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.2 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume13.2 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Focus SEL

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
215/50HR17 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested175081%
Total Not Requested40019%
Winter Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
All-weather floor mats75No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested22569%
Total Not Requested10031%
MyFord Touch and Sony Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 355W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Total Requested27542%
Total Not Requested37558%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus Titanium

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
215/50HR17 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested175081%
Total Not Requested40019%
Winter Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
All-weather floor mats75No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested22569%
Total Not Requested10031%

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