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2012 Ford Focus vs. 2008 Ford Focus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2012 Ford Focus vs. 2008 Ford Focus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,905

2008 Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $2,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,226

2008 Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $2,643

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220082008
ModelFocusFocusFocus
TrimSESESES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,500 $15,585 $16,925
Base Invoice $16,380 $14,508 $15,727
Winter Package 570    
MyFord and SYNC Convenience Package 800    
Sport Package 895    
Interior Style Package 795    
Remote start 445 415 415
Sunroof 795 625 625
6-speed automatic 1,095    
Antilock brakes (ABS)   385 385
SYNC   395  
Driver's Group   415  
All-weather floor mats   75 75
Satellite radio   195 195
Deluxe Package   395  
Heated front seats   115 115
Leather seating surfaces   695 695
Alarm   125 125
4-speed automatic   815 815
Winter Package 496    
MyFord and SYNC Convenience Package 695    
Sport Package 779    
Interior Style Package 692    
Remote start 387 360 360
Sunroof 692 544 544
6-speed automatic 953    
Antilock brakes (ABS)   335 335
SYNC   344  
Driver's Group   361  
All-weather floor mats   67 67
Satellite radio   170 170
Deluxe Package   344  
Heated front seats   100 100
Leather seating surfaces   605 605
Alarm   109 109
4-speed automatic   709 709
Options (change) 5,395 4,650 3,445
Options (change) 4,694 4,048 2,999
Destination 795 670 670
Total Price $23,690 $20,905 $21,040
Total Invoice $21,869 $19,226 $19,396

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2012 Ford Focus vs. 2008 Ford Focus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2008 Ford Focus SES
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,037
Model Year201220082008
ModelFocusFocusFocus
TrimSESESES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine160hp I4140hp I4140hp I4
TransmissionA6A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/38 MPG24/33 MPG24/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16205/50-16205/50-16
Total Price$23,690$20,905$21,040
Adjustments for Features-1,7550-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,935$20,905$20,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$65$0
Total Invoice$21,869$19,226$19,396
Adjustments for Features-1,6200-184
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,249$19,226$19,212
Cost Above Minimum$0$14$0

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Features Comparison: 2012 Ford Focus vs. 2008 Ford Focus

Model Year201220082008
ModelFocusFocusFocus
TrimSESESES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000  
4-speed automatic $800$800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150  
911 assist$25  
Brake assist$50  
Safety key$5  
Stability control$400  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Intermittent wipers $0$0
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights$125  
Outside temperature display$50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Trip computer$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Interior trim, special color$0  
Total Value of Features$2,880$1,125$1,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,755$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6200-184

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Specifications Comparison: 2012 Ford Focus vs. 2008 Ford Focus

Model Year20122008
ModelFocusFocus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in102.9 in
Length178.5 in175.0 in
Width71.8 in66.7 in
Height57.7 in58.6 in
Curb Weight2,945 lb.2,645 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.4 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in50.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.7 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.2 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume13.2 ft313.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of 2012 Ford Focus vs. 2008 Ford Focus specs.

Option Package Details
2012 Ford Focus SE

Winter Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
MyFord and SYNC Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Alarm100Yes
Map lights25Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Total Requested65059%
Total Not Requested45041%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Touring suspension (upgrade)250Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested95086%
Total Not Requested15014%
Interior Style Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Interior trim, special color0No
Door sill trim plates100No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%

Option Package Details
2008 Ford Focus SE

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested175100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver's Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested42574%
Total Not Requested15026%
Deluxe Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Touring suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Manual height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
205/50HR16 tires400No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Total Requested45051%
Total Not Requested42549%

Option Package Details
2008 Ford Focus SES

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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