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Ford Fusion vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Fusion vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,405

Ford Fusion Sport   
Difference: $1,665

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelFusionGolf / Rabbit / GTI
TrimSportR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,750 $39,785
Upgrade Package 2,000  
Driver Assist Package 1,625  
Navigation system 795  
Adaptive cruise control 1,190  
Cargo net 50 100
All-weather floor mats 120 235
7-speed automated manual   1,100
Upgrade Package 1,900  
Driver Assist Package 1,544  
Navigation system 755  
Adaptive cruise control 1,131  
Cargo net 49 80
All-weather floor mats 114 185
7-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 5,780 1,435
Options (change) 5,493 1,321
Destination 875 850
Total Price $40,405 $42,070

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Fusion vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Fusion Sport
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,533
Model Year20182018
ModelFusionGolf / Rabbit / GTI
TrimSportR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine325hp V6292hp I4
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/35-19
Total Price$40,405$42,070
Adjustments for Features-5900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,815$42,070

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Features Comparison: Ford Fusion vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI

Model Year20182018
ModelFusionGolf / Rabbit / GTI
TrimSportR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Backup collision intervention $150
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Safety key$5 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear wiper $175
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Larger infotainment display $0
Mirrorlink support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights$125 
Performance meter $150
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Pothole mitigation$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Wheels, dark finish$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,570$5,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$590$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5590

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Fusion vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI

Model Year20182018
ModelFusionGolf / Rabbit / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.2 in103.8 in
Length191.7 in167.6 in
Width72.9 in70.8 in
Height58.1 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,982 lb.3,373 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.053.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Fusion Sport

Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
HD radio50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Total Requested132571%
Total Not Requested55029%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25Yes
4G LTE connectivity0No
Remote start via app75No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Total Requested92551%
Total Not Requested90049%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1350100%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI R

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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