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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: $19,940

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $4,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,364

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $4,901

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420082008
ModelGolf / GTIFocusFocus
Trim2.5LSESES
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,995 $15,585 $16,925
Base Invoice $19,195 $14,508 $15,727
Convenience and Sunroof Package 3,000    
All-weather floor mats 235 75 75
Floor mats 235    
Antilock brakes (ABS)   385 385
SYNC   395  
Driver's Group   415  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   65  
Cargo mat   70 70
Satellite radio   195 195
Compass   295 295
CD changer, in-dash   350 350
Sunroof   625 625
4-speed automatic   815 815
Convenience and Sunroof Package 2,880    
All-weather floor mats 185 67 67
Floor mats 185    
Antilock brakes (ABS)   335 335
SYNC   344  
Driver's Group   361  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   37  
Cargo mat   55 55
Satellite radio   170 170
Compass   259 259
CD changer, in-dash   305 305
Sunroof   544 544
4-speed automatic   709 709
Options (change) 3,470 3,685 2,810
Options (change) 3,250 3,186 2,444
Destination 820 670 670
Total Price $24,285 $19,940 $20,405
Total Invoice $23,265 $18,364 $18,841

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,014
Model Year201420082008
ModelGolf / GTIFocusFocus
Trim2.5LSESES
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I5140hp I4140hp I4
TransmissionT6A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/31 MPG24/33 MPG24/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15195/60-15205/50-16
Total Price$24,285$19,940$20,405
Adjustments for Features-1,9700-400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,315$19,940$20,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$65
Total Invoice$23,265$18,364$18,841
Adjustments for Features-1,8870-369
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,378$18,364$18,472
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$108

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Focus

Model Year201420082008
ModelGolf / GTIFocusFocus
Trim2.5LSESES
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
4-speed automatic $800$800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Stability control$400  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo cover$75  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter$0  
Intermittent wipers $0$0
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
HD radio$50  
iPod integration$100  
SD Card slot$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
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Outside temperature display$50  
Trip computer$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Heated front seats$200  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$3,640$1,670$2,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,970$0$400
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8870-369

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20142008
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 Weight3,025 lb.2,645 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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Focus specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI 2.5L

Convenience and Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Heated front seats200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested172585%
Total Not Requested31515%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus SE

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 wheel125No
Cruise control150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested30052%
Total Not Requested27548%

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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