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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: $22,450

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $2,630

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,790

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $3,220

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162012
ModelJettaJettaFocus
Trim1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,650 $25,380 $17,500
Base Invoice $22,705 $24,366 $16,380
All-weather floor mats 235 235  
Rear spoiler 375 375  
Winter Package     570
MyFord and SYNC Convenience Package     800
Sport Package     895
Sunroof     795
6-speed automatic     1,095
All-weather floor mats 185 185  
Rear spoiler 300 300  
Winter Package     496
MyFord and SYNC Convenience Package     695
Sport Package     779
Sunroof     692
6-speed automatic     953
Options (change) 610 610 4,155
Options (change) 485 485 3,615
Destination 820 820 795
Total Price $25,080 $26,810 $22,450
Total Invoice $24,010 $25,671 $20,790

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Focus

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Focus SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $151
Model Year201620162012
ModelJettaJettaFocus
Trim1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4170hp I4160hp I4
TransmissionT6T6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/36 MPG25/36 MPG28/38 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17215/55-16
Total Price$25,080$26,810$22,450
Adjustments for Features-2,015-4,9400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,065$21,870$22,450
Cost Above Minimum$1,195$0$0
Total Invoice$24,010$25,671$20,790
Adjustments for Features-1,929-4,7300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,081$20,941$20,790
Cost Above Minimum$1,140$0$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Focus

Model Year201620162012
ModelJettaJettaFocus
Trim1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Forward collision warning $200 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Safety key  $5
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
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$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents $100 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
HD radio$50$50 
Mirrorlink support$0$0 
Navigation system$600$600 
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
SD Card slot$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Steering-linked fog lights $50 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$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
Total Value of Features$3,540$6,465$1,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,015$4,940$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,929-4,7300

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20162012
ModelJettaFocus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in104.3 in
Length183.3 in178.5 in
Width70.0 in71.8 in
Height57.2 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,177 lb.2,945 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 Volume15.7 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Focus SE

Winter Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested32593%
Total Not Requested257%
MyFord and SYNC Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Alarm100No
Map lights25No
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Touring suspension (upgrade)250No
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested85077%
Total Not Requested25023%

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