2010 Ford Focus

2010 Ford Focus Price Range: $15,520 - $18,485

Performance
In terms of horsepower, the typical sedan packs quite a wallop and will knock the Ford Focus down a few rungs. However, keep in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With their comparable turning radii, the Ford Focus and the average sedan quite certainly handle about the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The average sedan's engine is tremendously larger than the Ford Focus's. Remember that more sizeable engines may use more gas than smaller ones. The average sedan packs quite a punch compared to the Ford Focus in terms of torque, which is roughly equivalent to acceleration. Torque equals pickup, and the typical sedan will have picked up and gone by the time the Ford Focus finally gets moving.

Utility
Neither the Ford Focus nor the average sedan has a marked advantage with respect to seating capacity.

Convenience
You definitely won't have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the Focus than with the typical sedan, as both offer similar ranges.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Ford Focus offers a bit more head room than the average sedan, there frankly isn't much of a difference. The Ford Focus is not particularly roomier for your passengers than the typical sedan.

Dimensions
The typical sedan is tremendously more bulky than the Ford Focus. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the average sedan than the Ford Focus because of its larger tank. The Ford Focus and the average sedan compete for the same parking spaces. The typical sedan's longer wheelbase will result in a smoother, more stable ride; however, the Ford Focus may give a sprier feel in daily traffic.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs approximately the same to get the Ford Focus to the dealership as the average sedan. With respect to fuel economy, the Ford Focus beats the typical sedan. Producing an accurate fuel economy evaluation is so tough that some think not even the federal government can do it, but it looks as though the Ford Focus is the winner in terms of gas mileage. The Ford Focus is tremendously less costly than the typical sedan as far as MSRP. The Ford Focus will save you a lots_of_money at the pump every year compared to the average sedan.

Warranty
The basic warranty that comes with the Ford Focus isn't quite as generous as the average sedan's.