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The 2008 Ford Focus is up against tough competition.
The 2008 Honda Civic offers great variety, such as coupe and sedan body styles and multiple powertrains, including hybrid and natural gas.
The 2009 Toyota Corolla is especially attractive in its top trim level, though less so in the base trim.
The 2008 Focus also has to compete against the Mazda3, a perennial enthusiast favorite for its handling.
Comparatively, the Hyundai Elantra and Dodge Caliber trail this pack in overall refinement and style, and without a Focus SVT model, Ford has nothing to line up against the 285-horsepower Caliber SRT4.
 2008 Ford FocusBrowse Used Listings |  2009 Toyota CorollaBrowse Used Listings |  2008 Dodge CaliberBrowse Used Listings |  2008 Hyundai ElantraBrowse Used Listings |  2008 Mazda MAZDA3Browse Used Listings |
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| Quick Specs | ||||
| Meta Rating | ||||
The 2008 Ford Focus isn’t all new, but it is an improvement, and a solid choice if you’re looking for a roomy car that handles well with a base price that starts around $15,000. | The 2009 Toyota Corolla has a split personality: the utilitarian base car and the slightly edgy, expensive Corolla XRS. | The Caliber has a very practical layout and quite a few innovative features to get excited about, but it's lacking in driving enjoyment or refinement--even compared to its low-priced competition. | The 2008 Hyundai Elantra doesn’t have a lot of personality, but it’s the undeniable practical choice. | The 2008 Mazda 3 is easily one of the best compact cars for sale in the United States. |
| MSRP From | ||||
| $14,395 | $15,350 | $14,965 | $13,970 | $13,895 |
| Gas Mileage | ||||
| 24 MPG City / 35 MPG Hwy | 22 MPG City / 35 MPG Hwy | 19 MPG City / 29 MPG Hwy | 24 MPG City / 33 MPG Hwy | 18 MPG City / 32 MPG Hwy |
| Engine | ||||
| Gas I4 | Gas I4 | Gas I4 | Gas I4 | Gas I4 |
| EPA Class | ||||
| Compact | Compact | Mid-size | Mid-Size | Compact |
| Style Name | ||||
| 2dr Coupe S | 4dr Sedan Man (Natl) | 4dr HB SE FWD | 4dr Sedan Man GLS | 4dr Sedan Man i Sport *Ltd Avail* |
| Drivetrain | ||||
| Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | ||||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Doors | ||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | ||||
| 2 Door Coupe | 4 Door Sedan | Hatchback | 4 Door Sedan | 4 Door Sedan |
| Transmission | ||||
| Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD | Manual | Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD |
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