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2012 Ford Focus

5 trims · 8 configurations · Hatchback, Sedan

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$6,423

4 for sale · Starting MSRP $16,500 – $39,200

Key specifications

NHTSA safety

★★★★

4 / 5 overall

Frontal (driver)★★★★★
Frontal (passenger)★★★★
Side (driver)★★★★
Side (passenger)★★★★★
Rollover★★★★

Source: NHTSA · 7 recalls on record

Ford Focus for sale

4 live listings from $6,423 · median $9,856

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Pricing

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MSRP by trim

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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 2026-08-23). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.

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Compare 2012 Ford Focus trims

  • 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
  • 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

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

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2012 Ford Focus FAQ

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. Live listings on OpenDealer currently start at $6,423.
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. NHTSA lists 7 recalls for this model year; check the recalls section for details.
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.