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TCC Team
Focus Ford's smallest passenger car receives a number of revisions for 2005, including updated styling that borrows cues from the new Five Hundred sedan. A new 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine becomes available for 2005 that generates 136 horsepower, with a choice of a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission. The line includes four body style, ranging from a ZX3 three-door hatchback, ZX4 four-door sedan, and ZX5 five-door hatchback to a ZXW wagon and four trim levels
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Ford Takes the Safe Route to Combine Performance and Reliability The Ford Focus made its way to North America in 1999 as a 2000 model, after having graced the streets of Europe for quite a... Read full review
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| Trim | MSRP / Invoice | Fuel Econ |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Ford Focus: 3dr Coupe ZX3 S | $13,465 / $12,558 | City: 26 Hwy: 35 |
| 2005 Ford Focus: 3dr Coupe ZX3 SE | $14,985 / $13,942 | City: 26 Hwy: 35 |
| 2005 Ford Focus: 3dr Coupe ZX3 SES | $16,095 / $14,952 | City: 26 Hwy: 35 |
| 2005 Ford Focus: 4dr Sedan ZX4 S | $14,075 / $13,113 | City: 26 Hwy: 35 |
| 2005 Ford Focus: 4dr Sedan ZX4 SE | $15,590 / $14,492 | City: 26 Hwy: 35 |
| 2005 Ford Focus: 4dr Sedan ZX4 SES | $16,700 / $15,502 | City: 26 Hwy: 35 |
| 2005 Ford Focus: 4dr Sedan ZX4 ST | $18,220 / $16,886 | City: 22 Hwy: 31 |
| 2005 Ford Focus: 5dr HB ZX5 S | $14,780 / $13,754 | City: 26 Hwy: 35 |
| 2005 Ford Focus: 5dr HB ZX5 SE | $16,300 / $15,138 | City: 26 Hwy: 35 |
| 2005 Ford Focus: 5dr HB ZX5 SES | $17,410 / $16,148 | City: 26 Hwy: 35 |
| 2005 Ford Focus: 4dr Wagon ZXW SE | $17,310 / $16,057 | City: 26 Hwy: 35 |
| 2005 Ford Focus: 4dr Wagon ZXW SES | $18,420 / $17,068 | City: 26 Hwy: 35 |
Focus Ford's smallest passenger car receives a number of revisions for 2005, including updated styling that borrows cues from the new Five Hundred sedan. A new ... Read full review
MSRP: $13,465 - $18,420
I didn't make the decision to get a Focus -- my husband and the salesman did. I wanted the big SUV. Of course, it was a blessing that I decided on the Focus... Read more
I have very good experiences with Ford Escort. That is why I chose Ford Focus. My daughter considers the old 95 Ford Escort as our family member because it is... Read more
The 5-speed manual transmission gives this car a muscle car-like acceleration. It's the most fun-to-drive car I've owned since my '79 Turbo Mustang was new. It... Read more
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