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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: $20,710

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $10,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,049

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $10,790

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220082008
ModelPassatPassatPassatFocusFocus
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumSESES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,895 $32,195 $32,950 $15,585 $16,925
Base Invoice $28,670 $30,876 $31,600 $14,508 $15,727
Cargo mat 125 125 125 70 70
Rear spoiler 375 375 375    
Driver's Group       415  
SYNC       395  
Antilock brakes (ABS)       385 385
Satellite radio       195 195
Deluxe Package       395  
Universal garage door opener       455 455
Heated front seats       115 115
Leather seating surfaces       695 695
Interior ambient lighting       295 295
Remote start       415 415
Sunroof       625 625
Cargo mat 99 99 99 55 55
Rear spoiler 300 300 300    
Driver's Group       361  
SYNC       344  
Antilock brakes (ABS)       335 335
Satellite radio       170 170
Deluxe Package       344  
Universal garage door opener       396 396
Heated front seats       100 100
Leather seating surfaces       605 605
Interior ambient lighting       257 257
Remote start       360 360
Sunroof       544 544
Options (change) 500 500 500 4,455 3,250
Options (change) 399 399 399 3,871 2,822
Destination 770 770 770 670 670
Total Price $31,165 $33,465 $34,220 $20,710 $20,845
Total Invoice $29,839 $32,045 $32,769 $19,049 $19,219

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Focus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SES
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,720
Model Year20122012201220082008
ModelPassatPassatPassatFocusFocus
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumSESES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6140hp I4140hp I4
TransmissionT6S6S6M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9?, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18205/50-16205/50-16
Total Price$31,165$33,465$34,220$20,710$20,845
Adjustments for Features-5,310-5,310-5,4100-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,855$28,155$28,810$20,710$20,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,300$2,955$65$0
Total Invoice$29,839$32,045$32,769$19,049$19,219
Adjustments for Features-5,084-5,085-5,1810-184
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,755$26,960$27,588$19,049$19,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,205$2,833$14$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20122012201220082008
ModelPassatPassatPassatFocusFocus
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumSESES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100  
5-speed manual   $0$0
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150  
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Stability control$400$400$400  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0$0  
Intermittent wipers   $0$0
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50  
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Media drive$15$15$15  
Navigation system$600$600$600  
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25  
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for audio system   $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Compass   $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$5,630$5,630$5,730$320$520
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,310$5,310$5,410$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,084-5,085-5,1810-184

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20122008
ModelPassatFocus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in102.9 in
Length191.6 in175.0 in
Width72.2 in66.7 in
Height58.5 in58.6 in
Curb Weight3,167 lb.2,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in50.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume15.9 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 mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver's Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested575100%
Total Not Requested00%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
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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