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2018 Ford Focus
S
CarGurus Instant Market Value
$13,632
132 listings nationwide

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2009 Mercury Sable
Premier Sedan AWD
CarGurus Instant Market Value
$30,535

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Expert Reviews Reviews from CarGurus experts.

2018 Ford Focus
S
Megan Hennessey Preview:

Currently available in two body styles and a variety of trim levels, with a choice of engines and transmissions, the highly versatile and configurable Ford Focus compact car coasts int...

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2009 Mercury Sable
Premier Sedan AWD

Ideal for families, the 2009 Sable won't win any drag races, attract a...

The Good: Plenty of room for family and friends, the security of a worry-free sa...

The Bad: Bland styling keeps the '09 Sable incognito on the road, while a noisy...

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User Reviews Reviews from CarGurus users who have driven or owned the car.

2018 Ford Focus
S
5
writes:
Ok not too many accessories
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65
writes:
The Focus St is a great, fun, reliable, daily driver. Its the best of both worlds. With the powerful 2.0L ecob...
Looks/Style Ranked 2018 Volkswagen GTI 2.0T SE 4-Door FWD worse.
"More Agressive"
Value Ranked 2018 Volkswagen GTI 2.0T SE 4-Door FWD worse.
"More fun to drive"
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30
writes:
Comfortable car for driver with stylish exterior. Good Cargo capacity. Back seats are problematic for tall pas...
Would Buy Ranked 2018 Chevrolet Cruze LT Diesel Hatchback FWD better.
"The diesel option provides great gas mileage"
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2009 Mercury Sable
Premier Sedan AWD
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Specs

2018 Ford Focus
S
2009 Mercury Sable
Premier Sedan AWD
Powertrain 6-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
AWD
Fuel Economy, City
24 MPG
25 MPG
17 MPG
Fuel Economy, Highway
34 MPG
34 MPG
24 MPG
Fuel Tank Volume 12.4 gal 20.5 gal
Engine
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline
Power
160 hp @ 650 RPM
160 hp @ 650 RPM
263 hp @ 6,250 RPM
Torque
146 lb-ft @ 4,450 RPM
146 lb-ft @ 4,450 RPM
249 lb-ft @ 4,500 RPM
Cylinders
4 cylinders
4 cylinders
6 cylinders
Compression Ratio
12:1
12:1
10.3:1
Displacement
2,000 cc
2,000 cc
3,500 cc
Bore x Stroke
3.44 in x 3.27 in
3.44 in x 3.27 in
3.6 in x 3.4 in
Safety
ABS Brakes Standard Standard
Driver Airbag Standard Standard
Passenger Airbag Standard Standard
Front Side Airbags Standard Standard
Rear Side Airbags -- Standard
Curtain Airbags Standard Standard
NHTSA Crash Test Results
Front Driver -- 5 stars
Front Passenger -- 5 stars
Side Driver -- 5 stars
Side Rear Passenger -- 5 stars
Rollover (pre-2011) -- 4 stars
Overall 5 stars --
Front Crash Overall 5 stars --
Front Crash Driver 5 stars --
Front Crash Passenger 4 stars --
Side Crash Overall 5 stars --
Side Barrier Driver 5 stars --
Side Barrier Passenger 5 stars --
Side Pole Driver 5 stars --
Comfort and Convenience
Sunroof/Moonroof -- Optional
Leather Seats -- Standard
Air Conditioning Standard Standard
CD Player -- Standard
CD Changer -- Standard
Radio Standard Standard
Power Windows Standard Standard
Power Door Locks Standard Standard
Driver Power Seats -- Standard
Passenger Power Seats -- Standard
Interior
Maximum Seating 5 seats 5 seats
Front Legroom 43.1 in 41.3 in
Back Legroom 33.2 in 41.2 in
Payload and Towing
Cargo Volume 13.2 cu ft 21.2 cu ft
Standard Towing Capacity -- 1,000 lbs
Maximum Towing Capacity -- 1,000 lbs
Exterior
Length 178.7 in 202.1 in
Width 80.5 in 82.9 in
Height 57.8 in 61.5 in
Wheelbase 104.3 in 112.9 in

Available Options

2018 Ford Focus
S

Exterior Colors

  • Ingot Silver Metallic
  • Magnetic Metallic
  • Oxford White
  • Shadow Black

Option Packages

  • Transmission: 6-Speed Powershift Automatic
2009 Mercury Sable
Premier Sedan AWD

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