For the same model year, dealers ask 40 points more than private sellers; MD is the cheapest state at -27% and CA the priciest at +26%; a manual Fiesta asks +49% against the median of its model year.
Ford Fiesta price by model year
| Year | Typical price | Spread | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | — | 25 | |
| 2018 | — | 25 | |
| 2017 | — | 13 | |
| 2016 | 3× | 37 | |
| 2015 | 3.1× | 39 | |
| 2014 | 2.4× | 35 | |
| 2013 | — | 21 | |
| 2012 | — | 18 | |
| 2011 | — | 26 |
Dealer or private seller
On the Ford Fiesta the dealer markup works out at 40% over a private sale of the same year.
| Seller | Listings | vs median year | Average asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private seller | 448 | -11.3% | $4,211 |
| Dealer | 319 | +28.3% | $6,408 |
What a branded title costs
| Title | Listings | vs median year | Average asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clean title | 672 | +3.2% | $4,959 |
| Rebuilt | 46 | -6.8% | $5,194 |
| Salvage | 21 | +98.5% | $9,818 |
Branded titles are harder to insure, finance and resell, so check the exact car first: run its VIN against the records.
How fast price falls with mileage
Measured on the 2014 Fiesta, the model year with the most listings, so age does not mix in. Between the 50–75k and 150–175k bands the asking price falls 45%.
| Mileage | Price drop | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 50–75k miles | 14 | |
| 75–100k miles | 21 | |
| 100–125k miles | 28 | |
| 125–150k miles | 38 | |
| 150–175k miles | 20 |
Which options hold value
The single biggest swing on a Ford Fiesta is transmission: MANUAL asks +49% against the median of its own model year.
| Item | Option | Listings | vs median year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission | Manual | 119 | +49.2% |
| Transmission | Automatic | 617 | -3.1% |
Where it's cheaper
States where the Ford Fiesta asks least and most, measured against the national median for each model year. Most expensive is CA at +26%, cheapest MD at -27% — 53 points apart, which on a $4,750 car is roughly $2,513.
| State | Listings | vs national median |
|---|---|---|
| MD | 21 | |
| GA | 30 | |
| DC | 18 | |
| FL | 88 | |
| HI | 24 | |
| MN | 23 | |
| NV | 26 | |
| OR | 55 | |
| CO | 31 | |
| CA | 122 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a used Ford Fiesta cost?
The median asking price is $4,750 across 867 live listings. A 2011 asks about $3,400 and a 2019 about $6,800. The most listed year is 2015, at $4,800.
Is it cheaper to buy a Fiesta from a private seller?
Yes. Against the median for the same model year, dealers ask 28.3% above and private sellers 11.3% below, a gap of about $2,693 on a 2019 at $6,800.
How much value does a Fiesta lose per 25,000 miles?
About 16% of the asking price for every 25,000 miles on the 2014 Fiesta, measured from the 75–100k band to the 150–175k band. To price one car by its year and mileage, use the Ford Fiesta valuation tool.
How much less is a salvage-title Fiesta worth?
In our 21 listings it is not a discount: salvage-title cars ask 99% more than the median for their model year.
Where is the cheapest place to buy a Fiesta?
Of the states with enough listings, MD asks least at -27.3% against the national median, and CA most at +25.6%. On the typical $4,750 Fiesta that spread is about $2,513.
Why do Fiesta prices for the same year vary so much?
Among 39 listings of the 2015 Fiesta, the priciest tenth asks 3.1× what the cheapest tenth does: $8,000 against $2,600.
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