[New Car] Ford Focus vs. Hyundai Elantra

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Ravyn

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So the wife and I can't agree between these 2 models. Wondering if anyone has any input for me.

2012 Ford Focus Hatchback SEL
Engine 2.0L
Transmission Manual 5spd
Tires 16"
Options Electric Power Steering
A/C
Dual Zone Electronic Climate Control
AM/FM/CD/MP3 Audio System with Input Jack
ABS
Power Locks with Keyless Remote Entry
Halogen Headlamps
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Rear Wiper
60/40 Seats
Cruise Control
Heated Front Seats
Heated Mirrors with Side Turn Signals
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
SYNC Technology
10 Speakers
8" MyFord touch Screen
Navigation Package
Satellite Radio
Fog Lights

or

2012 Hyundai Elantra GLS
Engine 1.8L
Transmission Automatic
Wheels 16"
Options
A/C
AM/FM/CD/MP3 Audio System with Input Jack
ABS
Power locks with Keyless Entry
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
60/40 Seats
Cruise Control
Heated Front Seats
Heated Mirrors
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Bluetooth Handsfree Phone System
6 Speakers
Trip Computer
Satellite Radio
Heated Rear Seats
Power Sunroof
Tinted Glass
Fog lights

I've highlighted the differences in options.

I want the Ford. I like the new body of the 2012s. They've upped their standards to their euro manufacturing so quality is much higher from what I understand. I love the interior layout and having the 8" MyFord Touchscreen to use for navigation, connect my phone to it so it shows me incoming calls, reads text messages out to me while I drive, provides dual climate control. The bigger engine will help with lugging around my wife's business paraphenalia in the back, of which there is more room thanks to the Hatchback rather than the Sedan.

She likes the Elantra because she hates Ford, has had bad experiences with them in the past, thinks I find the gadgets inside too enticing rather than focusing on a quality vehicle (I love the gadgets, but Ford is making solid vehicles now imo).

Price wise they are both almost identical with the above options. As for fuel economy, the Elantra wins, but not by a landslide.. coming in at 58mpg, while the Focus has 54mpg.

Any opinions?
 
The manual ford wins my vote. First car was a ford escort that I put over 100 k trouble free miles. I bought it at 125 k miles

My vote being reinforced by sods vote to the contrary
 
bam said:
So how poor are you? jesus.
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Super poor. Just had our first baby a little under a year ago, so the wife stays at home dropping us to a single income family, which, where I live, makes for a rough living.
 
Ravyn said:
As for fuel economy, the Elantra wins, but not by a landslide.. coming in at 58mpg, while the Focus has 54mpg.

Any opinions?
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these numbers strike me as... inaccurate

unless we're talking about space gallons and not american gallons
 
don't listen to these guys... i currently threw money down on a lexus but i'm itching to drive the focus hatch. i'll probably drive one this week if i have time.
 
This is not even a contest. The new Focus murders the Elantra.

The new Focus is probably the best sub compact on the market right now.
 
Ravyn said:
Super poor. Just had our first baby a little under a year ago, so the wife stays at home dropping us to a single income family, which, where I live, makes for a rough living.
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:( It's not funny when it's true.
 
lol if the dude was buying a brand new BMW everyone would be calling him stupid for wasting his money.

instead he wants to buy a brand new Focus and now he's poor

:lol: <3 TW

PS: Focus
 
I prefer the Elantra to drive. That's just me. The gf has an 09 focus and it does great (has been on several 5000+ mile trips without a single hitch) but I prefer the way the Elantra handles.

:sunny:
 
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