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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Focus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Focus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,590

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $1,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,577

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $1,140

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122018
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaFocus
TrimTDISELSEL PremiumGLITitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,775 $23,445 $24,805 $23,745 $24,175
Base Invoice $21,864 $22,507 $23,813 $22,795 $23,087
Navigation Package 1,130        
Premium Package 1,440        
Rear spoiler 375 375 375 375  
Autobahn Package       2,050  
Navigation system       900 795
Navigation Package 1,084        
Premium Package 1,382        
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 300  
Autobahn Package       1,968  
Navigation system       864 755
Options (change) 2,945 375 375 3,325 795
Options (change) 2,766 300 300 3,132 755
Destination 770 770 770 770 875
Total Price $26,490 $24,590 $25,950 $27,840 $25,845
Total Invoice $25,400 $23,577 $24,883 $26,697 $24,717

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Focus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,365
Model Year20122012201220122018
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaFocus
TrimTDISELSEL PremiumGLITitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4 D170hp I5170hp I5200hp I4160hp I4
TransmissionM6M5T6M6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18215/50-17
Total Price$26,490$24,590$25,950$27,840$25,845
Adjustments for Features0-100-1,200-475-3,765
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,490$24,490$24,750$27,365$22,080
Cost Above Minimum$2,000$0$260$2,875$0
Total Invoice$25,400$23,577$24,883$26,697$24,717
Adjustments for Features0-96-1,151-455-3,601
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,400$23,481$23,732$26,242$21,116
Cost Above Minimum$1,919$0$251$2,761$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20122012201220122018
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaFocus
TrimTDISELSEL PremiumGLITitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150 
5-speed manual $0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
6-speed automated manual    $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel    $100
Keyless entry keypad    $50
Remote start    $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist    $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver    $75
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Rearview camera    $200
Safety key    $5
Temporary spare tire    $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100
Vehicle health reports    $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters    $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support    $100
App support    $0
Apple CarPlay support    $100
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325  
CD player$125  $125$125
HD radio $50$50 $50
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Traffic + travel information    $25
USB port    $25
Voice control for external devices    $0
Voice control for nav and audio    $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights    $125
Compass   $0$0
Interior ambient lighting, configurable    $150
Spotter mirror(s)    $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces    $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Metal pedals   $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power recliner, driver seat    $100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0$0 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$940$1,040$2,140$1,415$4,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100$1,200$475$3,765
Value of Feature Adjustments0-96-1,151-455-3,601

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20122018
ModelJettaFocus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in104.3 in
Length182.2 in178.5 in
Width70.0 in71.8 in
Height57.2 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,805 lb.2,961 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.12.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50Yes
SD Card slot25No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95062%
Total Not Requested57538%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested142564%
Total Not Requested81536%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus Titanium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

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