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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: $19,490

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $5,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,996

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $6,014

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620082008
ModelJettaJettaFocusFocus
Trim1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumSESES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,650 $25,380 $15,585 $16,925
Base Invoice $22,705 $24,366 $14,508 $15,727
All-weather floor mats 235 235 75 75
Rear spoiler 375 375    
Antilock brakes (ABS)     385 385
SYNC     395  
Driver's Group     415  
Satellite radio     195 195
Deluxe Package     395  
Universal garage door opener     455 455
Interior ambient lighting     295 295
Sunroof     625 625
All-weather floor mats 185 185 67 67
Rear spoiler 300 300    
Antilock brakes (ABS)     335 335
SYNC     344  
Driver's Group     361  
Satellite radio     170 170
Deluxe Package     344  
Universal garage door opener     396 396
Interior ambient lighting     257 257
Sunroof     544 544
Options (change) 610 610 3,235 2,030
Options (change) 485 485 2,818 1,769
Destination 820 820 670 670
Total Price $25,080 $26,810 $19,490 $19,625
Total Invoice $24,010 $25,671 $17,996 $18,166

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Focus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SES
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $90
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $705
Model Year2016201620082008
ModelJettaJettaFocusFocus
Trim1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumSESES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4170hp I4140hp I4140hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/36 MPG25/36 MPG24/35 MPG24/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9?, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17205/50-16205/50-16
Total Price$25,080$26,810$19,490$19,625
Adjustments for Features-4,370-7,2950-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,710$19,515$19,490$19,425
Cost Above Minimum$1,195$0$65$0
Total Invoice$24,010$25,671$17,996$18,166
Adjustments for Features-4,184-6,9850-185
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,826$18,686$17,996$17,981
Cost Above Minimum$1,140$0$15$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Focus

Model Year2016201620082008
ModelJettaJettaFocusFocus
Trim1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumSESES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
5-speed manual  $0$0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600  
Cruise control$150 $150$150
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app$25$25  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200  
Blind spot warning system $200  
Brake assist$50$50  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100  
Forward collision warning $200  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25  
Stability control$400$400  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200  
Dual-zone climate control $125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Interior air filter $0  
Intermittent wipers  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents $100  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
HD radio$50$50  
Mirrorlink support$0$0  
Navigation system$600$600  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Voice control for audio system  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Compass  $0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Outside temperature display$50$50  
Steering-linked fog lights $50  
Steering-linked headlights $150  
Trip computer$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Heated front seats$200$200  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100  
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0$0  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Total Value of Features$5,190$8,115$820$1,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,370$7,295$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,184-6,9850-185

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20162008
ModelJettaFocus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in102.9 in
Length183.3 in175.0 in
Width70.0 in66.7 in
Height57.2 in58.6 in
Curb Weight3,177 lb.2,623 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in50.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume15.7 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Focus SE

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0No
Total Requested10040%
Total Not Requested15060%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested175100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver's Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested42574%
Total Not Requested15026%
Deluxe Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Touring suspension (upgrade)250No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Manual height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
205/50HR16 tires400No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Total Requested20023%
Total Not Requested67577%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus SES

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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