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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: $39,780

Ford Focus RS   
Difference: $855

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182017
ModelGolf / GTIFocus
TrimRRS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $39,785 $36,120
6-speed manual 0  
RS2   2,785
6-speed manual 0  
RS2   2,646
Options (change) 0 2,785
Options (change) 0 2,646
Destination 850 875
Total Price $40,635 $39,780

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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: $2,330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,233
Model Year20182017
ModelGolf / GTIFocus
TrimRRS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine292hp I4345hp I4
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$40,635$39,780
Adjustments for Features-3,1850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,450$39,780

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20182017
ModelGolf / GTIFocus
TrimRRS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Backup collision intervention$150 
Drift mode $0
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Larger rear spoiler $200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Larger infotainment display$0 
Mirrorlink support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Boost gauge $75
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights$1000 
Performance meter$150 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500
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
Transmission 
Launch control $100
No-lift shift $50
Total Value of Features$7,565$4,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,185$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-670

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20182017
ModelGolf / GTIFocus
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.8 in104.3 in
Length167.6 in171.6 in
Width70.8 in71.8 in
Height58.2 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,300 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
17.4 ft323.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.7 ft344.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Focus RS

RS2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested172595%
Total Not Requested1005%

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