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First car for my kids

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2008 Ford Focus

79%: 61 votes

2008 Ford Focus: Focus 2dr Cpe S

2008 Chevrolet Cobalt

21%: 16 votes

2008 Chevrolet Cobalt: Cobalt 2dr Cpe LS

2008 Ford Focus: Focus 2dr Cpe S

2008 Chevrolet Cobalt: Cobalt 2dr Cpe LS

At-a-Glance Summary
* values are approximate
Average User Rating
4 Based on 13 reviews	3.5 Based on 21 reviews
MSRP and Invoice Pricing
$14,395 Invoice $13,569	$14,410 Invoice $13,617
Monthly Payment*
$282 /mo 5 years @ 6.5%	$282 /mo 5 years @ 6.5%

Fuel Summary
* values are approximate
Fuel Type
Gasoline	Gasoline
Annual Fuel Cost (15,000 miles)*
$1,017 and up	$1,053 and up
Fuel Economy (city/hwy)*
24/35 mpg LessMediumMore	24/33 mpg LessMediumMore
Maximum Range (per tank)*
383 miles NearMediumFar	370 miles NearMediumFar

Engine Summary

Transmission
Manual Automatic optional	Manual Automatic optional
Drivetrain
FWD	FWD
Horsepower SAE Net @ RPM
140 @ 6250 LowMediumHigh	148 @ 5600 LowMediumHigh
Torque SAE Net @ RPM
136 @ 4250 LowMediumHigh	152 @ 4200 LowMediumHigh

Capacity Summary
* values are approximate
EPA Classification and Body Style
Compact 2-Door Coupe	Sub Compact 2-Door Coupe
Passenger Seating
5	5
Cargo Room*
3 Suitcases 13.8 cubic feet	3 Suitcases 13.9 cubic feet

Warranty Summary

Basic Years
3 years	3 years
Basic Miles
36,000 miles	36,000 miles

Safety Summary

Frontal Driver Crash Test Rating
5	4
Frontal Passenger Crash Test Rating
5	5
NHTSA Rollover Rating
4	4

Dimensions Summary

Weight (lbs)
2,588 lbs LightMediumHeavy	2,991 lbs LightMediumHeavy
Length (inches)
175 inches ShortMediumLong	180.5 inches ShortMediumLong
Width (inches)
67.9 inches NarrowMediumWide	67.9 inches NarrowMediumWide
Height (inches)
58.6 inches ShortMediumTall	55.5 inches ShortMediumTall

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