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Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Focus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Focus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,550

Ford Focus Titanium   
Difference: $6,929

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,546

Ford Focus Titanium   
Difference: $6,494

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082012
ModelPassatPassatFocus
TrimLuxVR6Titanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,100 $36,050 $21,805
Base Invoice $28,107 $33,597 $20,313
All-weather floor mats 185 185  
iPod integration 0 0  
Rear spoiler 479 479  
Heated front seats 225 225  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 795
Premium Package     1,295
Winter Package     470
Handling Package     595
Sunroof     795
All-weather floor mats 145 145  
iPod integration 0 0  
Rear spoiler 310 310  
Heated front seats 199 199  
Navigation system 1,589 1,589 692
Premium Package     1,127
Winter Package     409
Handling Package     518
Sunroof     692
Options (change) 2,689 2,689 3,950
Options (change) 2,243 2,243 3,438
Destination 690 690 795
Total Price $33,479 $39,429 $26,550
Total Invoice $31,040 $36,530 $24,546

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Focus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,894
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,607
Model Year200820082012
ModelPassatPassatFocus
TrimLuxVR6Titanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4280hp V6160hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8600, 10355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/40-18215/50-17
Total Price$33,479$39,429$26,550
Adjustments for Features-2,035-2,7400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,444$36,689$26,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,245$0
Total Invoice$31,040$36,530$24,546
Adjustments for Features-1,887-2,5390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,153$33,991$24,546
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,838$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Focus

Model Year200820082012
ModelPassatPassatFocus
TrimLuxVR6Titanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Sunshade, rear$125$125 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Safety key  $5
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo net $40 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
HD radio  $50
iPod integration$100$100 
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
SD Card slot  $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
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$2,965$3,670$930
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,035$2,740$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,887-2,5390

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20082012
ModelPassatFocus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.7 in104.3 in
Length188.2 in178.5 in
Width71.7 in71.8 in
Height58.0 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,306 lb.2,908 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.12.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Focus Titanium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
215/50HR17 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested175081%
Total Not Requested40019%
Winter Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Full-size spare tire75Yes
235/40WR18 tires400No
Total Requested32545%
Total Not Requested40055%

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