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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: $23,120

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $7,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,449

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $7,319

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820132013
ModelJettaFocusFocus
TrimGLISETitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,300 $18,200 $23,200
Base Invoice $22,659 $16,972 $21,634
Autobahn Package 3,020    
6-speed automated manual 1,075    
Navigation system 1,800   795
iPod integration 0    
Appearance Package   2,640  
Winter Package   495  
Door sill trim plates   95 95
Sunroof   895 895
Body kit     995
Autobahn Package 2,797    
6-speed automated manual 1,073    
Navigation system 1,589   710
iPod integration 0    
Appearance Package   2,356  
Winter Package   442  
Door sill trim plates   85 85
Sunroof   799 799
Body kit     888
Options (change) 5,895 4,125 2,780
Options (change) 5,459 3,682 2,482
Destination 650 795 795
Total Price $30,845 $23,120 $26,775
Total Invoice $28,768 $21,449 $24,911

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Focus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,631
Model Year200820132013
ModelJettaFocusFocus
TrimGLISETitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4160hp I4160hp I4
TransmissionS6M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG23/32 MPG23/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 10?, 6355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17215/50-17215/50-17
Total Price$30,845$23,120$26,775
Adjustments for Features-1,8100-1,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,035$23,120$25,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,905
Total Invoice$28,768$21,449$24,911
Adjustments for Features-1,6880-1,628
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,080$21,449$23,283
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,834

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Focus

Model Year200820132013
ModelJettaFocusFocus
TrimGLISETitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
5-speed manual $0$0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera  $200
Safety key $5$5
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents$100  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Body kit  $0
Body kit (gray/black)$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio  $50
iPod integration$100  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system$600 $600
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats $75 
Aluminum trim$100  
Floor mats, second row (optional)  $0
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Metal pedals$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,265$1,455$3,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,810$0$1,750
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6880-1,628

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20082013
ModelJettaFocus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in104.3 in
Length179.3 in178.5 in
Width70.1 in71.8 in
Height57.4 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,802 lb.3,210 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.12.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft313.2 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

Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Touring suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200No
215/50HR17 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Map lights25No
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested190061%
Total Not Requested122539%
Winter Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
All-weather floor mats75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus Titanium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Body kit
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested089%
Total Not Requested011%

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