2011 Toyota Corolla vs. 2012 Ford Focus

The 2011 Toyota Corolla has many advantages over the 2012 Ford Focus including a lower cost at purchase, more safety technologies, more standard features, more interior space, and 2 Years Free Scheduled Maintenance.

Exceptional Value:The Corolla LE’s MSRP is more than $1,000 less than the Focus SE’s MSRP when both vehicles are equipped with automatic transmission.

	Corolla LE	Focus SE
Base MSRP	$18,060	$17,995
Automatic Transmission	Included	$1,095
60/40 split rear sear	Included	$795
Heated sideview mirrors	Included	$470
Cruise Control	Included	$430
Adjusted MSRP	$18,060	$20,785
Advantage	$2,775

IntelliChoice also named the 2009 Corolla LE (the most recent model with information available) the Best Overall Value of the Year winner in the compact car class.

Fully Equipped:The Toyota Corolla LE comes standard with many features that are an extra cost or not available on the Ford Focus SE.

	Corolla LE	Focus SE
Variable intermittent windshield wipers	Standard	Not available
Heavy-duty heater	Standard	Not available
Dual illuminated vanity mirrors	Standard	Not available
Cruise control	Standard	Available
Heated rearview mirrors	Standard	Available

Safety:The Toyota Corolla comes standard the Toyota Star Safety System.

	Corolla	Focus
Traction control	Standard	Standard
Anti-lock brake system	Standard	Standard
Stability control	Standard	Standard
Brake assist	Standard	Not Available
Electronic brake-force distribution	Standard	Not Available
Front active headrests	Standard	Not Available

Also the Corolla received the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s highest rating.

Passenger Space:The Toyota Corolla offers more space and versatility for all passengers, especially the rear seat.

	Corolla LE	Focus SE
Front head room (in.)	38.8	38.3
Passenger Volume (cu. Ft.)	92.1	90.7
Rear leg room (in.)	36.3	33.2
Rear shoulder room (in.)	54.7	53.7

Warranty:Toyota pays for scheduled maintenance on the Corolla for 2 years/25,000 miles. Toyota will cover tire rotations, oil changes, lubrication and any other scheduled maintenance.

The Bottom Line: The Toyota Corolla is the right value for Baltimore Car Shoppers!

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