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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: $26,245

Ford Focus SEL   
Difference: $5,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,245

Ford Focus SEL   
Difference: $6,081

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIFocusFocus
TrimGTIRSELTitanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,595 $34,590 $20,905 $22,305
Base Invoice $23,611 $33,207 $19,494 $20,768
Autobahn Package 6,000      
All-weather floor mats 235 235    
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,500    
Winter Package     470 470
Premium Package     1,395 1,295
Door sill trim plates     95 95
Sunroof     795 795
Navigation system     795 795
MyFord Touch and Sony Package     995  
Autobahn Package 5,760      
All-weather floor mats 185 185    
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,440    
Winter Package     409 409
Premium Package     1,214 1,127
Door sill trim plates     83 83
Sunroof     692 692
Navigation system     692 692
MyFord Touch and Sony Package     866  
Options (change) 6,235 1,735 4,545 3,450
Options (change) 5,945 1,625 3,956 3,003
Destination 770 770 795 795
Total Price $31,600 $37,095 $26,245 $26,550
Total Invoice $30,326 $35,602 $24,245 $24,566

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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: $6,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,028
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIFocusFocus
TrimGTIRSELTitanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4256hp I4160hp I4160hp I4
TransmissionM6M6S6M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8300, 8355, 10355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18215/50-17215/50-17
Total Price$31,600$37,095$26,245$26,550
Adjustments for Features0-1,950-1,025-175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,600$35,145$25,220$26,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,545$0$1,155
Total Invoice$30,326$35,602$24,245$24,566
Adjustments for Features0-1,872-947-162
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,326$33,730$23,298$24,404
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,404$0$1,106

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Focus

Model Year2012201220122012
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIFocusFocus
TrimGTIRSELTitanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
6-speed automated manual  $1100 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0 $0$0
AWD $1700  
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 $250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Safety key  $5$5
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo mat$40$40  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Infotainment 
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration$100$100  
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Fog lights$125 $125$125
Headlight washers $50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Metal pedals$75$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Touring suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$2,105$4,055$3,130$2,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,950$1,025$175
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,872-947-162

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20122012
ModelGolf / GTIFocus
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.5 in104.3 in
Length165.4 in171.6 in
Width70.3 in71.8 in
Height58.3 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,969 lb.2,921 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.12.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft323.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft344.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested280069%
Total Not Requested125031%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Winter Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
215/50HR17 tires400No
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested110051%
Total Not Requested105049%
MyFord Touch and Sony Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50No
Sony, 355W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Total Requested22535%
Total Not Requested42565%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus Titanium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Winter Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
215/50HR17 tires400No
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested110051%
Total Not Requested105049%

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