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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: $19,345

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $2,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,846

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $3,066

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920082008
ModelJettaJettaFocusFocus
TrimSESELSESES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,095 $22,965 $15,585 $16,925
Base Invoice $18,968 $21,723 $14,508 $15,727
All-weather floor mats 185 185 75 75
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,100      
Antilock brakes (ABS)     385 385
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     65  
Cargo mat     70 70
Satellite radio     195 195
Compass     295 295
Cruise control     215  
CD changer, in-dash     350 350
Sunroof     625 625
4-speed automatic     815 815
All-weather floor mats 145 145 67 67
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,099      
Antilock brakes (ABS)     335 335
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     37  
Cargo mat     55 55
Satellite radio     170 170
Compass     259 259
Cruise control     187  
CD changer, in-dash     305 305
Sunroof     544 544
4-speed automatic     709 709
Options (change) 1,285 185 3,090 2,810
Options (change) 1,244 145 2,668 2,444
Destination 700 700 670 670
Total Price $22,080 $23,850 $19,345 $20,405
Total Invoice $20,912 $22,568 $17,846 $18,841

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Focus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $798
Model Year2009200920082008
ModelJettaJettaFocusFocus
TrimSESELSESES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I5170hp I5140hp I4140hp I4
TransmissionT6T6A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG20/29 MPG24/33 MPG24/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17195/60-15205/50-16
Total Price$22,080$23,850$19,345$20,405
Adjustments for Features-2,395-2,5450-1,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,685$21,305$19,345$19,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,620$0$60
Total Invoice$20,912$22,568$17,846$18,841
Adjustments for Features-2,268-2,4080-923
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,644$20,160$17,846$17,918
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,516$0$72

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Focus

Model Year2009200920082008
ModelJettaJettaFocusFocus
TrimSESELSESES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
4-speed automatic  $800$800
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150  
Brake assist$50$50  
Stability control$400$400  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Intermittent wipers  $0$0
Rear air vents$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
USB port   $25
Voice control for audio system   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Compass $0$0$0
Fog lights   $125
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Outside temperature display$50$50  
Trip computer $150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Heated front seats$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$3,365$3,515$970$1,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,395$2,545$0$1,000
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,268-2,4080-923

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20092008
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 Weight3,287 lb.2,645 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
Ford Focus SE

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

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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