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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Focus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Focus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,265

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $8,089

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,667

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $7,760

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelJettaFocusFocus
TrimGLISESES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,300 $15,585 $16,925
Base Invoice $22,659 $14,508 $15,727
Autobahn Package 3,020    
All-weather floor mats 185 75 75
iPod integration 199    
Deluxe Package   395  
Antilock brakes (ABS)   385 385
Driver's Group   415  
SYNC   395  
Cargo mat   70 70
Satellite radio   195 195
Compass   295 295
Heated front seats   115 115
Leather seating surfaces   695 695
CD changer, in-dash   350 350
Sunroof   625 625
Autobahn Package 2,797    
All-weather floor mats 145 67 67
iPod integration 176    
Deluxe Package   344  
Antilock brakes (ABS)   335 335
Driver's Group   361  
SYNC   344  
Cargo mat   55 55
Satellite radio   170 170
Compass   259 259
Heated front seats   100 100
Leather seating surfaces   605 605
CD changer, in-dash   305 305
Sunroof   544 544
Options (change) 3,404 4,010 2,805
Options (change) 3,118 3,489 2,440
Destination 650 670 670
Total Price $28,354 $20,265 $20,400
Total Invoice $26,427 $18,667 $18,837

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Focus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SES
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,734
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,519
Model Year200820082008
ModelJettaFocusFocus
TrimGLISESES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4140hp I4140hp I4
TransmissionM6M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 10?, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/50-16205/50-16
Total Price$28,354$20,265$20,400
Adjustments for Features-2,4200-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,934$20,265$20,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$65$0
Total Invoice$26,427$18,667$18,837
Adjustments for Features-2,2560-185
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,171$18,667$18,652
Cost Above Minimum$0$15$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Focus

Model Year200820082008
ModelJettaFocusFocus
TrimGLISESES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
5-speed manual $0$0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Stability control$400  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter$0  
Intermittent wipers $0$0
Rear air vents$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0  
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
iPod integration$100  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Outside temperature display$50  
Trip computer$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Metal pedals$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,965$545$745
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,420$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2560-185

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20082008
ModelJettaFocus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in102.9 in
Length179.3 in175.0 in
Width70.1 in66.7 in
Height57.4 in58.6 in
Curb Weight3,231 lb.2,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in50.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Unbranded, 250W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested200078%
Total Not Requested56522%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus SE

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Deluxe Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Touring suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Manual height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
205/50HR16 tires400No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested47554%
Total Not Requested40046%
Driver's Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested42574%
Total Not Requested15026%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested2514%
Total Not Requested15086%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus SES

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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