How much should I pay for a Focus RS?

How much should I pay for a Focus RS?

How much is a Ford Focus RS worth?

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Ford's 100,000 Focus RS has been a firm favourite among those in the know for years. Despite the fact that it's only available with a manual gearbox, this model is considered by many to be the pinnacle of automotive engineering and a car you'd never want to go anywhere without. And so, as its reputation has grown, the price of a new RS has escalated.

Ford's top-end performance model has long been the focus of debate, with some suggesting it's a rip-off, while others argue it's well worth the extra money. So, what's the current average price for a Ford Focus RS? At the time of writing, there are 1,746 Ford Focus RS models listed for sale on the most popular used car sites such as Auto Trader, Car Trader, Zoopla, Rightmove and GoAuto, as well as the popular website AutoMotoTours.uk.

There are plenty of them on the market right now, with the average selling price standing at 30,923, meaning the 100,000 target set by the Focus RS nameplate hasn't been reached yet. However, the cheapest Ford Focus RS is currently listed on Rightmove at just 11,995. What's the lowest price a Ford Focus RS has sold for in the UK? The Focus RS is one of the most expensive Ford models on the market, but its price tag has actually fallen by 2,000 since April last year. Indeed, the cheapest Ford Focus RS for sale at the moment is a 12,995 example on Car Trader, which you can find here. A spokesperson for Auto Trader told us: "We regularly update our listings. In the case of the Ford Focus RS the price of this model has fallen by 2,000 in recent months and the cheapest example we have listed is at 11,995. It's also worth mentioning that the most expensive Focus RS model on the market is a 99,995 model."

Are the cheapest Focus RS cars on the market worth buying?

What is faster a Focus RS or ST?

I am looking to get into the sporty side of performance cars. The two sports cars that I have been considering are the Focus RS and the ST-V. What is faster the Focus RS or ST? Is the Focus RS a better overall package? What is the best way to pick the best one? Also, what are the pros and cons for each?
The ST-V isn't as fast as the Focus RS. The only advantage it has over the RS is a higher top speed.

You are wrong. The ST-V has a 0-60 mph time of 5.5 sec. (3.8 sec. @ 148 mph) vs. 6.4 sec. (3.9 sec. @ 146 mph) for the RS. The RS has a top speed of 189 mph vs. 197 mph for the ST-V.

You are wrong. (3. @ 148 mph) vs. (3. @ 146 mph) for the RS.

Yeah but when you factor in handling and brakes, the ST-V is clearly the better car. (3. @ 148 mph) vs. (3. @ 146 mph) for the RS.

How much should I pay for a Focus RS?

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It is, as you might expect, possible to find the base car quite expensive, but you won't need to shell out a vast fortune to get it. From 21,325 with delivery included - the cheapest option - you can get yourself a fully kitted-out Focus RS with anodised black wheels and 17-inch alloys from 24,895 with Ford's Personal Contract Purchase (PCP) option. It doesn't get any better value than that, even when considering the optional extras offered, like the Track mode system, front and rear bumper spoilers and the 'Focus RS Limited Edition' badges.

You can buy all this in one go, even though there's no guarantee Ford will build a spare set of 17s. You can drive home straight away without leaving the showroom, at the going rate for an automatic RS of 34,995, if you're keen to jump on board now, with a 12-month personal contract. In essence, the Ford dealers will match, or beat, the going rate at which any used car dealer would sell the Focus RS.

The base model will cost you 21,325, plus you have to pay for your vehicle being built in Cologne, Germany, which could make things more expensive than if you bought the next cheapest model (21,645). If it's delivered to your driveway after being stripped of the RS badge, you'll be charged 1,650 (though PCP will not add that).

For this you can also select your preferred colour combination. So although you'll need to shell out extra for the RS badges, Ford's Personal Contract Purchase means you can enjoy them while avoiding paying interest. And if you want another of the same spec, you can switch brands and just sign for another term of PCP.

If the Focus RS was your first Ford model, you'll be pleased to know they've fixed the problems from your last purchase. You can buy the 1.0-litre, three-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine now (though it's not yet available in the USA) because this Focus will deliver class-leading real world CO2 emissions of just 106g/km. A four-cylinder turbo diesel would also come into force, though we don't know how it compares yet. You can get it from just 22,445.

What's it like?

Why did the Focus RS fail?

We'll never know. But we've seen two others that succeeded brilliantly. What makes the RS fail this time? And how can Ford's top-of-the-line machine go from zero to hero so quickly?

See all 26 photos. Forget what you heard in the past year. The 2025 Ford Focus RS, like the Camaro and Mustang, is a worthy challenger. The new RS lineupit's based on the Focus ST, and its engine is a turbocharged 2.3-liter V6is one of the best, most-capable sports coupes in the world. We were lucky enough to take it for a short drive on a beautiful fall morning in the Pacific Northwest. Our thoughts:

This is the first time Ford has brought the Focus RS to North America. It's the flagship of the company's hot hatch lineup, a category where it had been outdone by Chevy's Camaro and a reborn Porsche 911, both of which have more ponies than the Focus RS.

We've driven plenty of small turbocharged six-cylinder coupes and small turbo V6 coupes; they're usually cheap and underpowered. But the Focus RS has both, and their combination is magic. It's a four-banger with an absurd amount of power. It feels strong and purposeful.

The driving experience on roadways like this stretch of 101 is pretty much the same as on the highway: it's direct, flat, and boring. Even at speed, there's little wind noise. There's little in the way of drama.

There's plenty of drama in the car. You can feel it when you rev the engine, and you hear it as the exhaust gas escapes. It's a mechanical symphony in the cabin. And when you do break out of the throttle, the way the brakes grab the pavement gives the whole vehicle a powerful, decisive feeling.

But the real fun comes in the twisty stuff. The Focus RS feels like an all-out go-for-broke racecar. The chassis is so composed you could almost pretend it's made of rubber. I was grinning a lot, and laughing like a lunatic. I don't remember the last time I felt so much pleasure driving a car.

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