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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: $20,935

Ford Focus SEL   
Difference: $7,419

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,482

Ford Focus SES   
Difference: $6,945

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820112011
ModelJettaFocusFocus
TrimGLISESSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,300 $18,870 $19,670
Base Invoice $22,659 $17,587 $18,315
All-weather floor mats 185 75 75
Autobahn Package 3,020    
iPod integration 199    
Moon & Tune Value Package   395 395
Leather seating surfaces   810  
Cargo mat   70 70
All-weather floor mats 145 67 67
Autobahn Package 2,797    
iPod integration 176    
Moon & Tune Value Package   344 344
Leather seating surfaces   704  
Cargo mat   55 55
Options (change) 3,404 1,350 540
Options (change) 3,118 1,170 466
Destination 650 725 725
Total Price $28,354 $20,945 $20,935
Total Invoice $26,427 $19,482 $19,506

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Focus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,429
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,998
Model Year200820112011
ModelJettaFocusFocus
TrimGLISESSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4140hp I4140hp I4
TransmissionM6M5A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 10190, 9190, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17215/45-17205/50-16
Total Price$28,354$20,945$20,935
Adjustments for Features-1,5900-600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,764$20,945$20,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$610$0
Total Invoice$26,427$19,482$19,506
Adjustments for Features-1,4820-559
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,945$19,482$18,947
Cost Above Minimum$0$535$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Focus

Model Year200820112011
ModelJettaFocusFocus
TrimGLISESSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
5-speed manual $0 
4-speed automatic  $800
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  
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Safety key $5$5
Vehicle health reports $0$0
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 audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
iPod integration$100  
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
Traffic + travel information $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
Compass$0  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$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$0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$2,690$1,100$1,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,590$0$600
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4820-559

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20082011
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 SES

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moon & Tune Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus SEL

Moon & Tune Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

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