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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: $21,404

Ford Focus SEL   
Difference: $9,761

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,711

Ford Focus SEL   
Difference: $10,128

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220092009
ModelPassatPassatPassatFocusFocus
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumSESSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,895 $32,195 $32,950 $17,865 $18,265
Base Invoice $28,670 $30,876 $31,600 $16,552 $16,916
Cargo mat 125 125 125 70 70
Rear spoiler 375 375 375    
Antilock brakes (ABS)       745 745
Moon & Tune Value Package       795 795
Leather seating surfaces       810  
Universal garage door opener       399 399
Remote start       435 435
Cargo mat 99 99 99 55 55
Rear spoiler 300 300 300    
Antilock brakes (ABS)       648 648
Moon & Tune Value Package       692 692
Leather seating surfaces       704  
Universal garage door opener       342 342
Remote start       363 363
Options (change) 500 500 500 3,254 2,444
Options (change) 399 399 399 2,804 2,100
Destination 770 770 770 695 695
Total Price $31,165 $33,465 $34,220 $21,814 $21,404
Total Invoice $29,839 $32,045 $32,769 $20,051 $19,711

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Focus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,276
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,834
Model Year20122012201220092009
ModelPassatPassatPassatFocusFocus
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumSESSEL
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?, 5?, 5
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$21,814$21,404
Adjustments for Features-4,485-4,485-4,585-2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,680$28,980$29,635$21,614$21,404
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,300$2,955$210$0
Total Invoice$29,839$32,045$32,769$20,051$19,711
Adjustments for Features-4,294-4,295-4,391-1840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,545$27,750$28,378$19,867$19,711
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,205$2,833$156$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20122012201220092009
ModelPassatPassatPassatFocusFocus
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumSESSEL
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  
911 assist   $25$25
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
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  
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
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  
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$5,155$5,155$5,255$870$670
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,485$4,485$4,585$200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,294-4,295-4,391-1840

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20122009
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 SES

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moon & Tune Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 5 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus SEL

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moon & Tune Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 5 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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