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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: $31,190

Ford Focus ST   
Difference: $175

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,796

Ford Focus ST   
Difference: $345

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220162016
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIFocusFocus
TrimGTIRSTRS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,595 $34,590 $24,425 $35,900
Base Invoice $23,611 $33,207 $23,326 $34,285
Autobahn Package 6,000      
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,500    
ST3     4,995  
Sunroof     895 895
RS2       2,785
Autobahn Package 5,760      
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,440    
ST3     4,745  
Sunroof     850 850
RS2       2,646
Options (change) 6,000 1,500 5,890 3,680
Options (change) 5,760 1,440 5,595 3,496
Destination 770 770 875 875
Total Price $31,365 $36,860 $31,190 $40,455
Total Invoice $30,141 $35,417 $29,796 $38,656

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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: $1,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,482
Model Year2012201220162016
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIFocusFocus
TrimGTIRSTRS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4256hp I4252hp I4345hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8300, 8355, 10355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18235/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$31,365$36,860$31,190$40,455
Adjustments for Features0-1,950-1,190-3,840
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,365$34,910$30,000$36,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,545$0$6,615
Total Invoice$30,141$35,417$29,796$38,656
Adjustments for Features0-1,874-1,137-3,669
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,141$33,543$28,659$34,987
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,402$0$6,328

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Focus

Model Year2012201220162016
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIFocusFocus
TrimGTIRSTRS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
FWD$0 $0 
AWD $1700 $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Keyless entry keypad  $50 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Drift mode   $0
Full-size spare tire  $225 
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200
Safety key  $5$5
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0
Body kit $0$0$0
Larger rear spoiler  $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration$100$100  
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Boost gauge  $75$75
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog lights$125 $125$125
Headlight washers $50  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Carbon fiber trim  $200 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
No-lift shift   $50
Total Value of Features$1,640$3,590$2,830$5,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,950$1,190$3,840
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,874-1,137-3,669

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20122016
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 Weight2,969 lb.2,921 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 GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested327581%
Total Not Requested77519%

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
Carbon fiber trim200No
Traffic + travel information25No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Cornering lights50No
Aux input50Yes
HD radio50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Sony, 355W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested307570%
Total Not Requested130030%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus RS

RS2
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested137575%
Total Not Requested45025%

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