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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: $25,795

Ford Focus SEL   
Difference: $5,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,821

Ford Focus SEL   
Difference: $6,452

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201320122012
ModelPassatPassatPassatFocusFocus
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumSELTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,425 $32,915 $33,525 $20,105 $21,805
Base Invoice $29,178 $31,564 $32,151 $18,766 $20,313
Rear spoiler 375 375 375    
Winter Package       470 470
Premium Package       1,395 1,295
Remote start       445 445
Sunroof       795 795
Navigation system       795 795
MyFord Touch and Sony Package       995  
Rear spoiler 300 300 300    
Winter Package       409 409
Premium Package       1,214 1,127
Remote start       387 387
Sunroof       692 692
Navigation system       692 692
MyFord Touch and Sony Package       866  
Options (change) 375 375 375 4,895 3,800
Options (change) 300 300 300 4,260 3,307
Destination 795 795 795 795 795
Total Price $31,595 $34,085 $34,695 $25,795 $26,400
Total Invoice $30,273 $32,659 $33,246 $23,821 $24,415

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Focus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,327
Model Year20132013201320122012
ModelPassatPassatPassatFocusFocus
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumSELTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6160hp I4160hp I4
TransmissionT6S6S6S6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9355, 10355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18215/50-17215/50-17
Total Price$31,595$34,085$34,695$25,795$26,400
Adjustments for Features-1,800-1,800-1,900-6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,795$32,285$32,795$25,145$26,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,490$3,000$0$1,255
Total Invoice$30,273$32,659$33,246$23,821$24,415
Adjustments for Features-1,725-1,725-1,821-6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,548$30,934$31,425$23,221$24,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,386$2,877$0$1,194

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20132013201320122012
ModelPassatPassatPassatFocusFocus
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumSELTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100$1100 
5-speed manual    $0
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250$250 $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$25
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Safety key   $5$5
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Media drive$15$15$15  
Navigation, turn-by-turn   $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25  
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability   $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Compass   $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Spotter mirror(s)   $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats   $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver 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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$3,130$3,130$3,230$1,980$1,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,800$1,800$1,900$650$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,725-1,725-1,821-6000

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20132012
ModelPassatFocus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in104.3 in
Length191.6 in178.5 in
Width72.2 in71.8 in
Height58.5 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,167 lb.2,908 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.12.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Focus SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Winter Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
All-weather floor mats75No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested22569%
Total Not Requested10031%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
215/50HR17 tires400No
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested140065%
Total Not Requested75035%
MyFord Touch and Sony Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 355W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Total Requested27542%
Total Not Requested37558%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus Titanium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Winter Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
All-weather floor mats75No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested22569%
Total Not Requested10031%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
215/50HR17 tires400No
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested140065%
Total Not Requested75035%

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