Cars similar to Volvo s40?

I know they no longer sell sell them in the US. My 2004 decided 300 thousand miles was enough so it died. I would like to buy a premium compact car like Volvo but everything is too big. I mean I can drive bigger but I don't need the room my kids are old so roomy backseat is not necessary. A friend of mine suggested a Ford Focus Titanium which had everything and more than my old Volvo. Is that a good choice? Or is there a better option?

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