Ford Focus ST Priced At $23,700

by Derek Kreindler

Published: April 30th, 2012

The Ford Focus ST can be yours for $23,700, plus a $795 destination charge.

Out the door, the ST will run $24,495 without any options. Two option packages will be available, although specifics haven’t been announced. One will cost $2,505 while the other will retail for $4,840. The packages will presumably include some form of MyFord Touch system, while individual options include a moonroof and a navigation system. So far, there’s nothing to go beyond aside from the leaked spec sheet above, but pricing seems competitive with cars like the Volkswagen GTI and Mini Cooper S.

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IDANECK on May 01, 2012

This would be a fun car to complement our main family car, the Outback. The Focus does have a smaller backseat but that is fine for the two boys in forward-facing carseat and booster. But then I got an email from Subaru this morning, $299/month for a WRX lease. Also tempting. It may be getting antiquated, but still a fun car.

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- Gessvt on May 01, 2012
  
  Just looked this up, and at least in my region, it's a 42 month lease with $2000 down. Pretty steep for something you won't own after nearly 4 years. But FWIW, I've never seen Ford do lease specials on high performance cars except the Mustang GT.
  
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Sturock578 on May 01, 2012

Question for those living in snowy winter places - what do you do with a car like this that comes standard with summer tires? I'm in the market for a new ride and look forward testing this one out, but in the northeast, summer tires will be a no no for 4-6 months of the year. Is it common to have the dealer switch out the summer tires for good all seasons? I don't really have the option of storing the summers and swithing them back and forth with all seasons.

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- Sastexan on May 01, 2012
  
  I know a number of people who went straight to all seasons and sold their "new" summer tires for a decent amount. However, I bought winter tires mounted on separate rims and kept them in my in-law's shed until I had a house where I could keep them stored. Surely you have a friend who can spare some storage space? I use the provided jack and just change them on the street, although I should get a real floor jack. My neighbors think I'm nuts (they are probably right).
  
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- Bball40dtw on May 01, 2012
  
  I store my GTI and Focus winter/summer tires in my garage. However, some tire places will store them for you. In the Detroit area, Belle Tire stores customer tires in a climate controlled warehouse. I know of a few independent European mechanic shops/tire places that store tires as well. I have no idea about the fee.
  
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- Dts187 on May 01, 2012
  
  Of course you have a place to store them. Get a couple pieces of plywood, make 2 stacks of 2 tires, set plywood on top, and get instant end tables! Your significant other will applaud your ingenuity. I say fork over the cash for all-seasons and put the summer tires on craigslist or ebay. Then use that money to buy beer. Or to rent a storage locker.
  
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- Sturock578 on May 02, 2012
  
  @sastexan Looks like I will have to be extra super nice to my in laws this summer before I hit them up for some storage space.
  
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DC Bruce on May 01, 2012

Well, this is nice. But I'm looking for a Focus with a few more ponies than stock (200 would be nice) and without all of the boy-racer trim pieces. Oh, and the 6-speed would be nice instead of the 5-speed manual in lesser models.

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Beerboy12 on May 03, 2012

If Ford is entering into the Hot Hatch market competitively, as it seems is the case, then this is good news indeed for this segment. More choice, more competition and more popularity. So there is one outstanding question... GM! where are you?!?!

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