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Ford Focus vs. Honda Civic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Focus vs. Honda Civic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,280

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $3,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,811

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $3,519

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082012
ModelFocusFocusCivic
TrimSESESEX-L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,585 $16,925 $22,105
Base Invoice $14,508 $15,727 $20,540
Antilock brakes (ABS) 385 385  
SYNC 395    
Driver's Group 415    
Sunroof 625 625  
Leather seating surfaces 695 695  
Deluxe Package 395    
Heated front seats 115 115  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 335 335  
SYNC 344    
Driver's Group 361    
Sunroof 544 544  
Leather seating surfaces 605 605  
Deluxe Package 344    
Heated front seats 100 100  
Options (change) 3,025 1,820 0
Options (change) 2,633 1,584 0
Destination 670 670 790
Total Price $19,280 $19,415 $22,895
Total Invoice $17,811 $17,981 $21,330

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Honda Civic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SES
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,927
Model Year200820082012
ModelFocusFocusCivic
TrimSESESEX-L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4140hp I4140hp I4
TransmissionM5M5A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16205/50-16205/55-16
Total Price$19,280$19,415$22,895
Adjustments for Features0-200-1,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,280$19,215$21,170
Cost Above Minimum$65$0$0
Total Invoice$17,811$17,981$21,330
Adjustments for Features0-185-1,607
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,811$17,796$19,723
Cost Above Minimum$15$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Honda Civic

Model Year200820082012
ModelFocusFocusCivic
TrimSESESEX-L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 
5-speed automatic  $900
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
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Stability control  $400
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 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights  $125
Digital instruments  $0
Fog lights$125$125 
Outside temperature display  $50
Trip computer  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$500$700$2,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$1,725
Value of Feature Adjustments0-185-1,607

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Honda Civic

Model Year20082012
ModelFocusCivic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.9 in105.1 in
Length175.0 in177.3 in
Width66.7 in69.0 in
Height58.6 in56.5 in
Curb Weight2,624 lb.2,609 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.4 in50.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in53.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.9 in51.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft312.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Focus SE

SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested12571%
Total Not Requested5029%
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)250No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Manual height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125No
205/50HR16 tires400No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Total Requested759%
Total Not Requested80091%

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