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

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Ford Fusion vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,920

Ford Fusion SEL   
Difference: $7,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,309

Ford Fusion SEL   
Difference: $8,293

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelFusionGolf / GTI
TrimSELR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $20,150 $34,590
Base Invoice $18,576 $33,207
3.0L V6 2,750  
Moon and Tune Package 795  
Leather seating surfaces 895  
Rear spoiler 295  
Satellite radio 195  
AWD 1,850  
Heated front seats 295  
All-weather floor mats 75 235
Navigation system 1,895  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,500
3.0L V6 2,474  
Moon and Tune Package 692  
Leather seating surfaces 779  
Rear spoiler 257  
Satellite radio 170  
AWD 1,665  
Heated front seats 257  
All-weather floor mats 65 185
Navigation system 1,649  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,440
Options (change) 9,045 1,735
Options (change) 8,008 1,625
Destination 725 770
Total Price $29,920 $37,095
Total Invoice $27,309 $35,602

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Fusion SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,640
Model Year20082012
ModelFusionGolf / GTI
TrimSELR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine221hp V6256hp I4
TransmissionA6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$29,920$37,095
Adjustments for Features0-680
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,920$36,415
Total Invoice$27,309$35,602
Adjustments for Features0-653
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,309$34,949

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Features Comparison: Ford Fusion vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082012
ModelFusionGolf / GTI
TrimSELR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Stability control $400
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$4,525$5,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$680
Value of Feature Adjustments0-653

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Fusion vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082012
ModelFusionGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.4 in101.5 in
Length190.2 in165.4 in
Width72.2 in70.3 in
Height57.2 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,430 lb.3,326 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.8 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.846.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Fusion SEL

Moon and Tune Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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