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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: $30,820

Ford Focus ST   
Difference: $6,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,577

Ford Focus ST   
Difference: $6,840

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelGolf / GTIFocus
TrimRST
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $34,590 $24,370
Base Invoice $33,207 $22,726
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,500  
ST3   4,680
Sunroof   895
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,440  
ST3   4,177
Sunroof   799
Options (change) 1,500 5,575
Options (change) 1,440 4,976
Destination 770 875
Total Price $36,860 $30,820
Total Invoice $35,417 $28,577

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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: $5,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,966
Model Year20122015
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$30,820
Adjustments for Features-9100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,950$30,820
Total Invoice$35,417$28,577
Adjustments for Features-8740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,543$28,577

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20122015
ModelGolf / GTIFocus
TrimRST
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
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
Rearview camera $200
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 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$3,165$2,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$910$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8740

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20122015
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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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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Keyless entry keypad50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Aux input50Yes
HD radio50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
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 Requested310073%
Total Not Requested115027%

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