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2009 FOCUS
2009 FORD 
FOCUS
SEL Sedan

2009 COROLLA
2009 TOYOTA 
COROLLA
XLE 4-Spd AT

2009 CIVIC SEDAN
2009 HONDA 
CIVIC SEDAN
EX-L 5-Spd MT

PRICE
SEL Sedan
XLE 4-Spd ATEX-L 5-Spd MT
Base Price MSRP*
$18,265
$17,650
$20,855
Destination Charge
Ford Advantage
$695
$750
$710
Comparably Equipped Price
$18,960
$18,960
$21,565
INTERIOR
SEL Sedan
XLE 4-Spd ATEX-L 5-Spd MT
SEATING
Standard Seating
5
5
5
Front Bucket Seats
Front Dual Reclining Heated Bucket Seats, Driver Side Manually Adjusts 6-Ways Total With Driver Adjustable Seat Height and Adjustable Headrests (Standard)
Front Dual Reclining Bucket Seats Manually Adjusts 4-Ways Total With Driver Adjustable Seat Height and Adjustable Headrests (Standard)
Front Dual Reclining Heated Bucket Seats With Driver Adjustable Seat Height and Adjustable Headrests (Standard)
Second Row Folding Seat
Standard
Standard
Standard
Second Row Split Bench Seat
Ford Advantage
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Leather Seats
Standard
Not Available
Standard
CLIMATE CONTROL
Manual Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Standard
Rear Seat HVAC Ducts
Standard
Optional
Standard
ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS
AM/FM Radio
AM/FM Radio With Speed Sensitive Volume and 4 Speakers Total; CD Player; MP3 Player; Sirius® Satellite Radio (Includes 6 Months Of Service, Programming Subject To Location and Availability) (Standard)
AM/FM Radio With Speed Sensitive Volume and 6 Speakers Total; CD Player; MP3/WMA Player (Standard)
AM/FM Radio With 160-Watts, Speed Sensitive Volume and 6 Speakers Total; CD Player; MP3/WMA Player (Standard)
CD Player
Standard
Standard
Standard
OTHER INTERIOR ITEMS
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Standard
Front Power Outlet
Standard
Standard
Standard
Tilt Steering Column
Standard
Standard
Standard
Tachometer
Standard
Standard
Standard
Door Mounted Storage
Standard
Standard
Standard
Lower Console Storage
Standard
Standard
Standard
Seatback Storage
Standard
Standard
Standard
Cupholders
Standard
Standard
Standard
Reading or Map Light
Standard
Standard
Standard
Delayed Courtesy Light
Standard
Standard
Not Listed
Remote Decklid/Tailgate Release
Standard
Standard
Standard
PERFORMANCE
SEL Sedan
XLE 4-Spd ATEX-L 5-Spd MT
Manual Transmission
5-Speed Manual Transmission With Overdrive (Standard)
Not Available
5-Speed Manual Transmission With Overdrive (Standard)
Automatic Transmission
4-Speed Automatic Transmission With Overdrive (Optional)
4-Speed Automatic Transmission With Overdrive (Standard)
Not Available
Power Steering
Standard
Standard
Standard
Battery Saver/Run Down Protection
Standard
Not Available
Not Listed
Extended Service Interval
Standard
Standard
Standard
4 Wheel ABS Brakes
Optional
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Optional
Optional
Standard
Front Suspension
Independent
Independent
Independent
Rear Suspension
Independent
Semi-Independent
Independent
Stabilizer Bar
Standard
Standard
Standard
Engine Type
2.0-Liter Duratec, I4, 16-Valve, DOHC, SEFI Engine; Front Mounted With Horsepower Of 140@6000 and Torque Of 136@4250, Alloy Block and Alloy Cylinder Head (Standard)
1.8-Liter, I4, VVT-i 16-Valve, DOHC, SEFI Engine; Front/Transverse Mounted With Horsepower Of 132@6000, Torque Of 128@4200, Alloy Block and Alloy Cylinder Head (Standard)
1.8-Liter i-VTEC®, I4, 16-Valve, SOHC, MPFI Engine; Front Mounted With Horsepower Of 140@6300, Torque Of 128@4300, Alloy Block and Alloy Cylinder Head (Standard)
4-Cylinder Engine
Standard
Standard
Standard
Horsepower @ RPM
140@6000
132@6000
140@6300
Torque @ RPM
Ford Advantage
136@4250
128@4200
128@4300
Displacement (cc)
Ford Advantage
1999
1798
1799
Bore X Stroke (in.)
Ford Advantage
3.44 X 3.27
3.16 X 3.48
3.19 X 3.44
Compression Ratio
10.0
10.0
10.5
Brakes (Front)
Disc
Disc
Disc
Brakes (Rear)
Drum
Drum
Disc
Driveline
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Steering Type
Rack and Pinion
Rack and Pinion
Rack and Pinion
Turning Diameter (Left)
Ford Advantage
34.2
35.6
35.4
Turning Diameter (Right)
Ford Advantage
34.2
35.6
35.4
Fuel Type
Unleaded
Unleaded
Unleaded
Fuel System
SEFI
SEFI
MPFI
DIMENSIONS, WEIGHTS, CAPACITIES
SEL Sedan
XLE 4-Spd ATEX-L 5-Spd MT
Doors (Standard)
4
4
4
Wheelbase (in.)
102.9
102.4
106.3
Curb Weight Automatic (lbs.)
2642
2811
Not Available
Curb Weight Manual (lbs.)
2623
Not Available
2760
Track Width Front (in.)
58.6
59.8
59.0
Track Width Rear (in.)
58.1
59.9
60.2
Fuel Capacity (gal.)
Ford Advantage
13.5
13.2
13.2
Front Head Room (in.)
Ford Advantage
39.2
38.8
38.1
Second Row Head Room (in.)
Ford Advantage
38.3
37.2
36.7
Front Leg Room (in.)
41.7
41.7
42.2
Second Row Leg Room (in.)
36.1
36.3
34.6
Front Shoulder Room (in.)
53.4
54.8
53.6
Second Row Shoulder Room (in.)
53.6
54.6
52.3
Front Hip Room (in.)
50.4
53.0
51.9
Second Row Hip Room (in.)
50.9
43.9
51.0
Length (in.)
175.0
178.7
177.3
Width (in.)
67.8
69.3
69.0
Height (in.)
58.6
57.7
56.5
TOWING
Maximum Tow Capacity (lbs.)
1000
1500
Not Recommended
EXTERIOR
SEL Sedan
XLE 4-Spd ATEX-L 5-Spd MT
Power Adjustable Exterior Mirror
Dual Chrome Power Adjustable Heated Exterior Rearview Mirrors (Standard)
Color-Keyed Power Adjustable Exterior Rearview Mirrors (Standard)
Dual Body Color Folding Power Adjustable Heated Exterior Rearview Mirrors (Standard)
Heated Exterior Side Mirrors
Standard
Optional
Standard
Interval Wipers
Standard
Standard
Standard
Tinted Glass
Standard
Not Listed
Not Listed
Rear Window Defogger
Standard
Standard
Standard
Alloy Wheels
Euroflange Alloy Wheels, 16-In. (Standard)
Alloy Wheels, 16-In. (Optional)
Alloy Wheels, 16-In. (Standard)
Metallic Paint
Standard
Standard
Standard
SAFETY
SEL Sedan
XLE 4-Spd ATEX-L 5-Spd MT
Driver's Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Passenger's Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Standard
Trunk Anti-Trap Device
Standard
Standard
Standard
Side Guard Door Beams
Standard
Standard
Standard
Vehicle Anti-Theft
Standard
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry/Remote Lock/Unlock
Standard
Standard
Standard
Multi-function Remote
Standard
Standard
Standard
Side Curtain Airbags
Safety Canopy™ (Standard)
Standard
Standard
Crash Sensor
Personal Safety System® (Standard)
Not Listed
Not Listed
WARRANTY
SEL Sedan
XLE 4-Spd ATEX-L 5-Spd MT
Basic (Months)
36
36
36
Basic (Miles)
36000
36000
36000
Powertrain (Months)
60
60
60
Powertrain (Miles)
60000
60000
60000
Corrosion Perforation (Months)
60
60
60
Corrosion Perforation (Miles)
Unlimited
Unlimited
Unlimited

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