How much does the 2012 Ford Focus cost?

The 2012 Ford Focus has a starting MSRP of $16,500, ranging up to $39,200 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes S from $16,500; SE from $17,500; SEL from $20,500; Titanium from $22,200; BEV from $39,200.

What is the fuel economy of the 2012 Ford Focus?

The 2012 Ford Focus achieves up to 31 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much cargo space does the 2012 Ford Focus have?

The 2012 Ford Focus offers up to 44.8 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.

Is the 2012 Ford Focus safe?

The 2012 Ford Focus earned an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing.

How many trims does the 2012 Ford Focus come in?

The 2012 Ford Focus is available in 5 trims (8 total configurations) across Hatchback and Sedan body styles with front wheel drive.

2012 Ford Focus

5 trims · 8 configurations · Hatchback, Sedan

Starting MSRP

$16,500 – $39,200

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NHTSA safety

★★★★☆

4 / 5 overall

Frontal (driver)★★★★★

Frontal (passenger)★★★★☆

Side (driver)★★★★☆

Side (passenger)★★★★★

Rollover★★★★☆

Source: NHTSA

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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)

$16,500

Typical monthly

$327/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-07-11). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.

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Compare 2012 Ford Focus trims

S
MSRP
$16,500
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
26/36
Horsepower
160 hp
Torque
146 lb-ft
Engine
2L I4 flex-fuel (FFV)
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
13.2
Max towing
—
SE
2 configurations
MSRP
$17,500 – $18,300
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
26/36
Horsepower
160 hp
Torque
146 lb-ft
Engine
2L I4 flex-fuel (FFV)
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
13.2
Max towing
—
SEL
2 configurations
MSRP
$20,500 – $21,300
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
27/37
Horsepower
160 hp
Torque
146 lb-ft
Engine
2L I4 flex-fuel (FFV)
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
13.2
Max towing
—
Titanium
2 configurations
MSRP
$22,200 – $22,700
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
27/37
Horsepower
160 hp
Torque
146 lb-ft
Engine
2L I4 flex-fuel (FFV)
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
13.2
Max towing
—
BEV
MSRP
$39,200
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
105 MPGe
Horsepower
143 hp
Torque
184 lb-ft
Engine
electric
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
44.8
Max towing
—

Compare 2012 Ford Focus trim specifications
Spec	S	SE2 configurations	SEL2 configurations	Titanium2 configurations	BEV
MSRP	$16,500	$17,500 – $18,300	$20,500 – $21,300	$22,200 – $22,700	$39,200
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	26/36	26/36	27/37	27/37	105 MPGe
Horsepower	160 hp	160 hp	160 hp	160 hp	143 hp
Torque	146 lb-ft	146 lb-ft	146 lb-ft	146 lb-ft	184 lb-ft
Engine	2L I4 flex-fuel (FFV)	2L I4 flex-fuel (FFV)	2L I4 flex-fuel (FFV)	2L I4 flex-fuel (FFV)	electric
Seating	5	5	5	5	5
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD
Cargo (cu ft)	13.2	13.2	13.2	13.2	44.8
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: Sflex-fuel (FFV)
SEflex-fuel (FFV)
SELflex-fuel (FFV)
Titaniumflex-fuel (FFV)
BEVelectric
Fuel type: Sflex-fuel (unleaded/E85)
SEflex-fuel (unleaded/E85)
SELflex-fuel (unleaded/E85)
Titaniumflex-fuel (unleaded/E85)
BEVelectric
Cylinders: SI4
SEI4
SELI4
TitaniumI4
BEV—
Displacement: S2 L
SE2 L
SEL2 L
Titanium2 L
BEV—
Horsepower: S160 hp
SE160 hp
SEL160 hp
Titanium160 hp
BEV143 hp
Torque: S146 lb-ft
SE146 lb-ft
SEL146 lb-ft
Titanium146 lb-ft
BEV184 lb-ft
Transmission: S5-speed manual
SE5-speed manual
SEL6-speed automated manual
Titanium6-speed automated manual
BEV1-speed direct drive
Drivetrain: Sfront wheel drive
SEfront wheel drive
SELfront wheel drive
Titaniumfront wheel drive
BEVfront wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: SSedan
SESedan
SELSedan
TitaniumSedan
BEVHatchback
Doors: S4
SE4
SEL4
Titanium4
BEV5
Seating: S5
SE5
SEL5
Titanium5
BEV5
Length: S178.5 in
SE178.5 in
SEL178.5 in
Titanium178.5 in
BEV172.9 in
Width: S71.8 in
SE71.8 in
SEL71.8 in
Titanium71.8 in
BEV71.8 in
Height: S57.7 in
SE57.7 in
SEL57.7 in
Titanium57.7 in
BEV58.2 in
Wheelbase: S104.3 in
SE104.3 in
SEL104.3 in
Titanium104.3 in
BEV104.3 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity: S13.2 cu ft
SE13.2 cu ft
SEL13.2 cu ft
Titanium13.2 cu ft
BEV14.5 cu ft
Max cargo capacity: S—
SE—
SEL—
Titanium—
BEV44.8 cu ft
Curb weight: S2,907 lbs
SE2,907 lbs
SEL2,935 lbs
Titanium2,935 lbs
BEV3,624 lbs
Fuel tank: S12.4 gal
SE12.4 gal
SEL12.4 gal
Titanium12.4 gal
BEV—

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: S30
SE30
SEL31
Titanium31
BEV—
City MPG: S26
SE26
SEL27
Titanium27
BEV—
Highway MPG: S36
SE36
SEL37
Titanium37
BEV—
Combined MPGe: S—
SE—
SEL—
Titanium—
BEV105

Full specifications by trim
Spec	S	SE	SEL	Titanium	BEV
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	flex-fuel (FFV)	flex-fuel (FFV)	flex-fuel (FFV)	flex-fuel (FFV)	electric
Fuel type	flex-fuel (unleaded/E85)	flex-fuel (unleaded/E85)	flex-fuel (unleaded/E85)	flex-fuel (unleaded/E85)	electric
Cylinders	I4	I4	I4	I4	—
Displacement	2 L	2 L	2 L	2 L	—
Horsepower	160 hp	160 hp	160 hp	160 hp	143 hp
Torque	146 lb-ft	146 lb-ft	146 lb-ft	146 lb-ft	184 lb-ft
Transmission	5-speed manual	5-speed manual	6-speed automated manual	6-speed automated manual	1-speed direct drive
Drivetrain	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive
Dimensions
Body type	Sedan	Sedan	Sedan	Sedan	Hatchback
Doors	4	4	4	4	5
Seating	5	5	5	5	5
Length	178.5 in	178.5 in	178.5 in	178.5 in	172.9 in
Width	71.8 in	71.8 in	71.8 in	71.8 in	71.8 in
Height	57.7 in	57.7 in	57.7 in	57.7 in	58.2 in
Wheelbase	104.3 in	104.3 in	104.3 in	104.3 in	104.3 in
Capacity & weight
Cargo capacity	13.2 cu ft	13.2 cu ft	13.2 cu ft	13.2 cu ft	14.5 cu ft
Max cargo capacity	—	—	—	—	44.8 cu ft
Curb weight	2,907 lbs	2,907 lbs	2,935 lbs	2,935 lbs	3,624 lbs
Fuel tank	12.4 gal	12.4 gal	12.4 gal	12.4 gal	—
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	30	30	31	31	—
City MPG	26	26	27	27	—
Highway MPG	36	36	37	37	—
Combined MPGe	—	—	—	—	105