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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: $29,825

Ford Focus ST   
Difference: $7,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,653

Ford Focus ST   
Difference: $7,764

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013
ModelGolf / GTIFocus
TrimRST
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $34,590 $23,700
Base Invoice $33,207 $22,100
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,500  
ST3   4,435
Sunroof   895
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,440  
ST3   3,959
Sunroof   799
Options (change) 1,500 5,330
Options (change) 1,440 4,758
Destination 770 795
Total Price $36,860 $29,825
Total Invoice $35,417 $27,653

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus ST
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,380
Model Year20122013
ModelGolf / GTIFocus
TrimRST
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine256hp I4252hp I4
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG23/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$36,860$29,825
Adjustments for Features-1,4400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,420$29,825
Total Invoice$35,417$27,653
Adjustments for Features-1,3840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,033$27,653

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20122013
ModelGolf / GTIFocus
TrimRST
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Larger rear spoiler $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Boost gauge $75
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Floor mats, second row (optional) $0
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$3,265$1,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,440$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3840

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Focus features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20122013
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 Weight3,326 lb.3,223 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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Focus specs.

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 ST

ST3
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Cornering lights50No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Traffic + travel information25No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50No
Sony, 355W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Front sport buckets100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested305077%
Total Not Requested90023%

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