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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: $25,710

Ford Fusion SEL   
Difference: $9,440

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,510

Ford Fusion SEL   
Difference: $10,146

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Model Year20082017
ModelFusionGolf / GTI
TrimSELGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $20,150 $34,095
Base Invoice $18,576 $32,651
Navigation system 1,895  
Moon and Tune Package 795  
Traction control 95  
Satellite radio 195  
All-weather floor mats 75 235
Heated front seats 295  
Leather seating surfaces 895  
Interior ambient lighting 295  
Rear spoiler 295  
Navigation system 1,649  
Moon and Tune Package 692  
Traction control 83  
Satellite radio 170  
All-weather floor mats 65 185
Heated front seats 257  
Leather seating surfaces 779  
Interior ambient lighting 257  
Rear spoiler 257  
Options (change) 4,835 235
Options (change) 4,209 185
Destination 725 820
Total Price $25,710 $35,150
Total Invoice $23,510 $33,656

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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: $3,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,516
Model Year20082017
ModelFusionGolf / GTI
TrimSELGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine160hp I4220hp I4
TransmissionM5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$25,710$35,150
Adjustments for Features0-5,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,710$29,270
Total Invoice$23,510$33,656
Adjustments for Features0-5,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,510$28,026

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Features Comparison: Ford Fusion vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082017
ModelFusionGolf / GTI
TrimSELGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Stability control $400
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
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
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$2,300$8,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,880
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,630

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Fusion vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082017
ModelFusionGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.4 in103.8 in
Length190.2 in167.5 in
Width72.2 in70.8 in
Height57.2 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,102 lb.2,964 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.8 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.852.7 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 GTI Autobahn

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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