The Ford SVT Focus has a base MSRP of $17,995 including destination; Honda has not finalized prices of the Civic Si, but it is expected to sell for about $19,000.

The 2009 Ford Focus SES Coupe is a semi-sportier version of the Focus that makes a fine base for your own SVT-inspired concoction. Find out more in this first test of the 2009 Ford Focus SES Coupe ...