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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: $37,940

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $2,515

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212016
ModelGolf / GTIFocus
TrimGTI AutobahnRS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,945 $35,900
RS2   2,785
Sunroof   895
RS2   2,646
Sunroof   850
Options (change) 0 3,680
Options (change) 0 3,496
Destination 995 875
Total Price $37,940 $40,455

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,698
Model Year20212016
ModelGolf / GTIFocus
TrimGTI AutobahnRS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine228hp I4345hp I4
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$37,940$40,455
Adjustments for Features-1,4100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,530$40,455

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20212016
ModelGolf / GTIFocus
TrimGTI AutobahnRS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
FWD$0 
AWD $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 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Drift mode $0
Forward collision warning$200 
Safety key $5
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Temporary spare tire$150 
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
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Larger rear spoiler $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
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 rearview mirror$150 
Boost gauge $75
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights$1000 
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$6,565$5,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,410$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-370

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Focus features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20212016
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 Weight2,874 lb.2,921 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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Focus specs.

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 audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested172595%
Total Not Requested1005%

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