2012 Ford Focus

At a Glance

Pricing $16,310 - $23,515
Drive Types FWD
Engines 2.0l I4
Transmissions M5, SM6
Fuel Economy 26-27 (city), 36-40 (highway)

Compact cars are one of the most hotly contested segments in the industry. It takes a combination of style, value and fuel economy to succeed. Redesigned for 2012, the Ford Focus addresses all three with a range of models from the basic S to the high-end Titanium. A standard 160-bhp, 2.0l four cylinder engine is one of the most powerful engines in the segment, yet maintains a respectable EPA rating of 28 MPG city, 38 MPG highway (6-speed AT). The Focus is slightly smaller than some competitive models but splits the difference in size between the smaller Ford Fiesta, and the larger Ford Fusion. Two body styles are available: a sedan and a five-door hatchback. The basic S and SE have low starting prices, but include common cost cutting items like rear drum brakes or steel wheels with wheel covers. At about $21,000, the Focus SE appearance package addresses both shortcomings nearly matching the price of similarly equipped models from other manufacturers.

Model/Trim/Package Engine Original MSRP
Focus sedan S 100A 2.0l I4 (160-bhp) M5 FWD $16,310
Focus sedan S 100A 2.0l I4 (160-bhp) SM6 FWD $17,405
Focus sedan SE 200A 2.0l I4 (160-bhp) M5 FWD $18,515
Focus sedan SE 200A 2.0l I4 (160-bhp) SM6 FWD $19,610
Focus sedan SE 200A SFE 2.0l I4 (160-bhp) SM6 FWD $19,705
Focus sedan SE 201A 2.0l I4 (160-bhp) M5 FWD $21,155
Focus sedan SE 201A 2.0l I4 (160-bhp) SM6 FWD $22,250
Focus sedan Titanium 300A 2.0l I4 (160-bhp) M5 FWD $23,515
Focus sedan Titanium 300A 2.0l I4 (160-bhp) SM6 FWD $23,515