How much does the 2008 Ford Focus cost?

The 2008 Ford Focus has a starting MSRP of $14,395, ranging up to $16,925 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes S from $14,395; SE from $15,225; SES from $16,570.

What is the fuel economy of the 2008 Ford Focus?

The 2008 Ford Focus achieves up to 28 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much cargo space does the 2008 Ford Focus have?

The 2008 Ford Focus offers up to 13.8 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.

How many trims does the 2008 Ford Focus come in?

The 2008 Ford Focus is available in 3 trims (6 total configurations) across Coupe and Sedan body styles with front wheel drive.

2008 Ford Focus

3 trims · 6 configurations · Coupe, Sedan

Starting MSRP

$14,395 – $16,925

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Pricing

How much should you pay for the Ford Focus? Select a trim to update purchase and lease estimates.

MSRP by trim

Select a trim to update the payment estimates. MSRP is for each trim's base configuration and excludes destination, taxes, and options.

Purchase information

Based on S

Total price (S MSRP)

$14,395

Typical monthly

$285/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-10-11). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.

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Compare 2008 Ford Focus trims

S
2 configurations
MSRP
$14,395 – $14,755
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
24/35
Horsepower
140 hp
Torque
136 lb-ft
Engine
2L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
13.8
Max towing
—
SE
2 configurations
MSRP
$15,225 – $15,585
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
24/35
Horsepower
140 hp
Torque
136 lb-ft
Engine
2L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
13.8
Max towing
—
SES
2 configurations
MSRP
$16,570 – $16,925
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
24/35
Horsepower
140 hp
Torque
136 lb-ft
Engine
2L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
13.8
Max towing
—

Compare 2008 Ford Focus trim specifications
Spec	S2 configurations	SE2 configurations	SES2 configurations
MSRP	$14,395 – $14,755	$15,225 – $15,585	$16,570 – $16,925
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	24/35	24/35	24/35
Horsepower	140 hp	140 hp	140 hp
Torque	136 lb-ft	136 lb-ft	136 lb-ft
Engine	2L I4 gas	2L I4 gas	2L I4 gas
Seating	5	5	5
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD
Cargo (cu ft)	13.8	13.8	13.8
Max towing	—	—	—

Specifications shown for each trim’s base configuration; drivetrain, cab, and box options vary within a trim, and MSRP shows the full range. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.

Full specifications

Shown for each trim's base configuration. Drivetrain, cab, and box options within a trim can change dimensions, capacities, and fuel economy.

Engine & drivetrain

Engine type: Sgas
SEgas
SESgas
Fuel type: Sregular unleaded
SEregular unleaded
SESregular unleaded
Cylinders: SI4
SEI4
SESI4
Displacement: S2 L
SE2 L
SES2 L
Horsepower: S140 hp
SE140 hp
SES140 hp
Torque: S136 lb-ft
SE136 lb-ft
SES136 lb-ft
Transmission: S5-speed manual
SE5-speed manual
SES5-speed manual
Drivetrain: Sfront wheel drive
SEfront wheel drive
SESfront wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: SCoupe
SECoupe
SESCoupe
Doors: S2
SE2
SES2
Seating: S5
SE5
SES5
Length: S175 in
SE175 in
SES175 in
Width: S67.9 in
SE67.9 in
SES67.9 in
Height: S58.6 in
SE58.6 in
SES58.6 in
Wheelbase: S102.9 in
SE102.9 in
SES102.9 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity: S13.8 cu ft
SE13.8 cu ft
SES13.8 cu ft
Curb weight: S2,588 lbs
SE2,588 lbs
SES2,588 lbs
Fuel tank: S13.5 gal
SE13.5 gal
SES13.5 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: S28
SE28
SES28
City MPG: S24
SE24
SES24
Highway MPG: S35
SE35
SES35

Full specifications by trim
Spec	S	SE	SES
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	gas	gas	gas
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
Cylinders	I4	I4	I4
Displacement	2 L	2 L	2 L
Horsepower	140 hp	140 hp	140 hp
Torque	136 lb-ft	136 lb-ft	136 lb-ft
Transmission	5-speed manual	5-speed manual	5-speed manual
Drivetrain	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive
Dimensions
Body type	Coupe	Coupe	Coupe
Doors	2	2	2
Seating	5	5	5
Length	175 in	175 in	175 in
Width	67.9 in	67.9 in	67.9 in
Height	58.6 in	58.6 in	58.6 in
Wheelbase	102.9 in	102.9 in	102.9 in
Capacity & weight
Cargo capacity	13.8 cu ft	13.8 cu ft	13.8 cu ft
Curb weight	2,588 lbs	2,588 lbs	2,588 lbs
Fuel tank	13.5 gal	13.5 gal	13.5 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	28	28	28
City MPG	24	24	24
Highway MPG	35	35	35

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2008 Ford Focus FAQ

How much does the 2008 Ford Focus cost?: The 2008 Ford Focus has a starting MSRP of $14,395, ranging up to $16,925 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes S from $14,395; SE from $15,225; SES from $16,570.
What is the fuel economy of the 2008 Ford Focus?: The 2008 Ford Focus achieves up to 28 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.
How much cargo space does the 2008 Ford Focus have?: The 2008 Ford Focus offers up to 13.8 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.
How many trims does the 2008 Ford Focus come in?: The 2008 Ford Focus is available in 3 trims (6 total configurations) across Coupe and Sedan body styles with front wheel drive.