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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: $15

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,487

Ford Focus SES   
Difference: $601

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920112011
ModelJettaJettaJettaFocusFocus
TrimSSESELSESSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,515 $20,095 $22,965 $18,870 $19,670
Base Invoice $16,863 $18,968 $21,723 $17,587 $18,315
All-weather floor mats 185 185 185 75 75
Alloy wheels 450        
Sunroof 1,000        
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,100 1,100      
Moon & Tune Value Package       395 395
Cargo mat       70 70
4-speed automatic       815  
All-weather floor mats 145 145 145 67 67
Alloy wheels 398        
Sunroof 883        
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,099 1,099      
Moon & Tune Value Package       344 344
Cargo mat       55 55
4-speed automatic       709  
Options (change) 2,735 1,285 185 1,355 540
Options (change) 2,525 1,244 145 1,175 466
Destination 700 700 700 725 725
Total Price $20,950 $22,080 $23,850 $20,950 $20,935
Total Invoice $20,088 $20,912 $22,568 $19,487 $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: $1,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,500
Model Year20092009200920112011
ModelJettaJettaJettaFocusFocus
TrimSSESELSESSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I5170hp I5170hp I5140hp I4140hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG20/29 MPG20/29 MPG24/33 MPG24/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 10?, 10190, 9190, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16225/45-17215/45-17205/50-16
Total Price$20,950$22,080$23,850$20,950$20,935
Adjustments for Features0-850-1,000-85-985
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,950$21,230$22,850$20,865$19,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$280$1,900$915$0
Total Invoice$20,088$20,912$22,568$19,487$19,506
Adjustments for Features0-805-946-79-918
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,088$20,107$21,622$19,408$18,588
Cost Above Minimum$0$19$1,534$820$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20092009200920112011
ModelJettaJettaJettaFocusFocus
TrimSSESELSESSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100  
4-speed automatic   $800$800
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150  
911 assist   $25$25
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Safety key   $5$5
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0$0  
Intermittent wipers   $0$0
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Exterior 
Rear spoiler   $200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325  
CD player$125  $125$125
Navigation, turn-by-turn   $25$25
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
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  
Fog lights   $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$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$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces    $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$2,515$3,365$3,515$2,600$3,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$850$1,000$85$985
Value of Feature Adjustments0-805-946-79-918

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20092011
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 SES

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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