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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: $19,390

Ford Focus ZX5 SES   
Difference: $11,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,936

Ford Focus ZX5 SES   
Difference: $12,205

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122006
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIFocus
TrimGTIRZX5 SES
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,595 $34,590 $16,485
Base Invoice $23,611 $33,207 $15,337
Autobahn Package 6,000    
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,500  
Weather Package     175
Front side airbags     350
Antilock brakes (ABS)     400
Traction control     115
Sunroof     625
Leather seating surfaces     695
Autobahn Package 5,760    
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,440  
Weather Package     152
Front side airbags     305
Antilock brakes (ABS)     348
Traction control     100
Sunroof     544
Leather seating surfaces     605
Options (change) 6,000 1,500 2,360
Options (change) 5,760 1,440 2,054
Destination 770 770 545
Total Price $31,365 $36,860 $19,390
Total Invoice $30,141 $35,417 $17,936

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus ZX5 SES
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,789
Model Year201220122006
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIFocus
TrimGTIRZX5 SES
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4256hp I4136hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8300, 8?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18205/50-16
Total Price$31,365$36,860$19,390
Adjustments for Features-4,595-6,5450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,770$30,315$19,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,545$0
Total Invoice$30,141$35,417$17,936
Adjustments for Features-4,416-6,2890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,725$29,128$17,936
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,403$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Focus

Model Year201220122006
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIFocus
TrimGTIRZX5 SES
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
iPod integration$100$100 
Navigation system$600$600 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125 $125
Headlight washers $50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$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 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$4,815$6,765$220
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,595$6,545$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,416-6,2890

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20122006
ModelGolf / GTIFocus
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.5 in102.9 in
Length165.4 in168.5 in
Width70.3 in66.7 in
Height58.3 in56.9 in
Curb Weight2,969 lb.2,611 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in49.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft317.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft339.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested180044%
Total Not Requested225056%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested90049%
Total Not Requested95051%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus ZX5 SES

Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%

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