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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: $39,815

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $2,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,255

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $1,890

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018
ModelGolf / GTIFocus
TrimRRS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,650 $41,120
Base Invoice $34,225 $39,270
DCC & Navigation Package 2,245  
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
DCC & Navigation Package 2,154  
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Options (change) 3,345 0
Options (change) 3,210 0
Destination 820 875
Total Price $39,815 $41,995
Total Invoice $38,255 $40,145

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,317
Model Year20162018
ModelGolf / GTIFocus
TrimRRS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine292hp I4345hp I4
TransmissionS6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$39,815$41,995
Adjustments for Features-1,4850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,330$41,995
Total Invoice$38,255$40,145
Adjustments for Features-1,4270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,828$40,145

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20162018
ModelGolf / GTIFocus
TrimRRS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Drift mode $0
Safety key $5
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Limited-slip front differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Bright-finished fuel door$100 
Larger rear spoiler $200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Mirrorlink support$0 
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Boost gauge $75
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Wheels, dark finish $0
Transmission 
No-lift shift $50
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,690$4,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,485$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4270

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20162018
ModelGolf / GTIFocus
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.8 in104.3 in
Length167.5 in171.6 in
Width70.8 in71.8 in
Height57.2 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,340 lb.3,525 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.12.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.8 ft323.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.7 ft344.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

DCC & Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
235/35YR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested120062%
Total Not Requested75038%

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