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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: $19,915

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $11,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,362

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $11,964

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220082008
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIFocusFocus
TrimGTIRSESES
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,595 $34,590 $15,585 $16,925
Base Invoice $23,611 $33,207 $14,508 $15,727
All-weather floor mats 235 235 75 75
Autobahn Package 6,000      
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,500    
Deluxe Package     395  
Antilock brakes (ABS)     385 385
SYNC     395  
Driver's Group     415  
Cargo mat     70 70
Satellite radio     195 195
Compass     295 295
Heated front seats     115 115
Leather seating surfaces     695 695
Sunroof     625 625
All-weather floor mats 185 185 67 67
Autobahn Package 5,760      
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,440    
Deluxe Package     344  
Antilock brakes (ABS)     335 335
SYNC     344  
Driver's Group     361  
Cargo mat     55 55
Satellite radio     170 170
Compass     259 259
Heated front seats     100 100
Leather seating surfaces     605 605
Sunroof     544 544
Options (change) 6,235 1,735 3,660 2,455
Options (change) 5,945 1,625 3,184 2,135
Destination 770 770 670 670
Total Price $31,600 $37,095 $19,915 $20,050
Total Invoice $30,326 $35,602 $18,362 $18,532

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SES
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,073
Model Year2012201220082008
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIFocusFocus
TrimGTIRSESES
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4256hp I4140hp I4140hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M5M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8300, 8?, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18205/50-16205/50-16
Total Price$31,600$37,095$19,915$20,050
Adjustments for Features-4,070-6,0200-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,530$31,075$19,915$19,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,545$65$0
Total Invoice$30,326$35,602$18,362$18,532
Adjustments for Features-3,906-5,7780-185
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,420$29,824$18,362$18,347
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,404$15$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Focus

Model Year2012201220082008
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIFocusFocus
TrimGTIRSESES
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
5-speed manual  $0$0
FWD$0 $0$0
AWD $1700  
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$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  
Stability control$400$400  
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  
Intermittent wipers  $0$0
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
iPod integration$100$100  
Navigation system$600$600  
SD Card slot$25$25  
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
Fog lights$125 $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$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Metal pedals$75$75  
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$0
Total Value of Features$4,590$6,540$520$720
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,070$6,020$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,906-5,7780-185

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20122008
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 Weight2,969 lb.2,624 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 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 wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested192548%
Total Not Requested212552%

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 SE

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Deluxe Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Touring suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Manual height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
205/50HR16 tires400No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested47554%
Total Not Requested40046%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested12571%
Total Not Requested5029%
Driver's Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested42574%
Total Not Requested15026%

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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