Mk3 Focus is a good car, 2nd gen Honda Fit is a great car.
Ford really dropped the ball with that DCT and when, not if, the mechatronics or clutches fail its a giant pain in the dick. Anecdotal, but a buddy of mine has 3 DCT focuses in his family. 2 have had their transmissions out at least once and he has been stockpiling known good mechatronic units for years.
If you cant find a manual mk3, just get the fit. Or picrel.