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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: $20,935

Ford Focus SEL   
Difference: $10,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,482

Ford Focus SES   
Difference: $10,844

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220112011
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIFocusFocus
TrimGTIRSESSEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,595 $34,590 $18,870 $19,670
Base Invoice $23,611 $33,207 $17,587 $18,315
All-weather floor mats 235 235 75 75
Autobahn Package 6,000      
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,500    
Moon & Tune Value Package     395 395
Leather seating surfaces     810  
Cargo mat     70 70
All-weather floor mats 185 185 67 67
Autobahn Package 5,760      
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,440    
Moon & Tune Value Package     344 344
Leather seating surfaces     704  
Cargo mat     55 55
Options (change) 6,235 1,735 1,350 540
Options (change) 5,945 1,625 1,170 466
Destination 770 770 725 725
Total Price $31,600 $37,095 $20,945 $20,935
Total Invoice $30,326 $35,602 $19,482 $19,506

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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: $8,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,462
Model Year2012201220112011
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIFocusFocus
TrimGTIRSESSEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4256hp I4140hp I4140hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M5A4
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8300, 8190, 9190, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18215/45-17205/50-16
Total Price$31,600$37,095$20,945$20,935
Adjustments for Features-3,040-4,9900-600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,560$32,105$20,945$20,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,545$610$0
Total Invoice$30,326$35,602$19,482$19,506
Adjustments for Features-2,917-4,7890-559
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,409$30,813$19,482$18,947
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,404$535$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Focus

Model Year2012201220112011
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIFocusFocus
TrimGTIRSESSEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
5-speed manual  $0 
4-speed automatic   $800
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  
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50  
Safety key  $5$5
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
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 
iPod integration$100$100  
Navigation system$600$600  
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
SD Card slot$25$25  
Traffic + travel information  $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$0  
Fog lights$125 $125$125
Headlight washers $50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Steering-linked headlights$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$0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$3,965$5,915$925$1,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,040$4,990$0$600
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,917-4,7890-559

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20122011
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 SES

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moon & Tune Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus SEL

Moon & Tune Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

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