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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Focus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Focus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,800

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $3,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,371

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $3,658

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120082008
ModelGolf / GTIFocusFocus
TrimBaseSESES
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,755 $15,585 $16,925
Base Invoice $18,965 $14,508 $15,727
All-weather floor mats 235 75 75
Sunroof 1,000 625 625
Bluetooth cell phone link 300    
Antilock brakes (ABS)   385 385
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   65  
Cargo mat   70 70
Compass   295 295
Cruise control   215  
4-speed automatic   815 815
All-weather floor mats 176 67 67
Sunroof 860 544 544
Bluetooth cell phone link 258    
Antilock brakes (ABS)   335 335
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   37  
Cargo mat   55 55
Compass   259 259
Cruise control   187  
4-speed automatic   709 709
Options (change) 1,535 2,545 2,265
Options (change) 1,294 2,193 1,969
Destination 770 670 670
Total Price $22,060 $18,800 $19,860
Total Invoice $21,029 $17,371 $18,366

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Focus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,847
Model Year201120082008
ModelGolf / GTIFocusFocus
TrimBaseSESES
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I5140hp I4140hp I4
TransmissionT6A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/31 MPG24/33 MPG24/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15195/60-15205/50-16
Total Price$22,060$18,800$19,860
Adjustments for Features-1,9000-1,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,160$18,800$18,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$60
Total Invoice$21,029$17,371$18,366
Adjustments for Features-1,8110-925
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,218$17,371$17,441
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$70

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Focus

Model Year201120082008
ModelGolf / GTIFocusFocus
TrimBaseSESES
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
4-speed automatic $800$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  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Full-size spare tire$225  
Stability control$400  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo cover$75  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Intermittent wipers $0$0
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 $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
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Outside temperature display$50  
Trip computer$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Floor mats $75$75
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$3,500$1,600$2,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,900$0$1,000
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8110-925

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Focus features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20112008
ModelGolf / GTIFocus
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in102.9 in
Length165.4 in175.0 in
Width70.3 in66.7 in
Height58.3 in58.6 in
Curb Weight3,025 lb.2,645 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in50.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.0 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		46.0 ft313.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Focus specs.

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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