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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: $21,060

Ford Focus SES   
Difference: $1,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,418

Ford Focus SES   
Difference: $1,826

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120092009
ModelGolf / GTIFocusFocus
TrimBaseSESSEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,755 $17,865 $18,265
Base Invoice $18,965 $16,552 $16,916
All-weather floor mats 235 75 75
Cold Weather Package 250    
Bluetooth cell phone link 300    
Sunroof 1,000    
Antilock brakes (ABS)   745 745
Moon & Tune Value Package   795 795
Cargo mat   70 70
4-speed automatic   815 815
All-weather floor mats 176 67 67
Cold Weather Package 215    
Bluetooth cell phone link 258    
Sunroof 860    
Antilock brakes (ABS)   648 648
Moon & Tune Value Package   692 692
Cargo mat   55 55
4-speed automatic   709 709
Options (change) 1,785 2,500 2,500
Options (change) 1,509 2,171 2,171
Destination 770 695 695
Total Price $22,310 $21,060 $21,460
Total Invoice $21,244 $19,418 $19,782

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,347
Model Year201120092009
ModelGolf / GTIFocusFocus
TrimBaseSESSEL
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?, 5?, 5
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15205/50-16205/50-16
Total Price$22,310$21,060$21,460
Adjustments for Features0-60-960
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,310$21,000$20,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$500$0
Total Invoice$21,244$19,418$19,782
Adjustments for Features0-55-885
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,244$19,363$18,897
Cost Above Minimum$0$466$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Focus

Model Year201120092009
ModelGolf / GTIFocusFocus
TrimBaseSESSEL
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  
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Full-size spare tire$225  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo cover$75  
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 wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $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
Interior ambient lighting $150$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
Heated front seats$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
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$0
Total Value of Features$3,065$3,125$4,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$60$960
Value of Feature Adjustments0-55-885

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20112009
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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus SES

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moon & Tune Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 5 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus SEL

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moon & Tune Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 5 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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