A 2014 Ford Fiesta still asks 72% of what a 2019 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 91 sedans we price, that ranks #12, above the 52% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 6 (−21.4%). Mileage costs it 43%: the same car reads 100k–150k instead of Under 40k miles. Calculated from 234 listings.
Ford Fiesta value by year
The newest Fiesta at under half the 2019 price is the 2012, with a median asking price of $3,200 (47% of it). A 2015 and a 2014 ask almost the same, $4,995 against $4,900, so the newer year costs next to nothing extra.
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $4,990 | $9,999 | 23 | |
| 2018 | $3,999 | $7,995 | 21 | |
| 2017 | $2,600 | $9,995 | 20 | |
| 2016 | $3,000 | $9,995 | 37 | |
| 2015 | $2,850 | $7,000 | 39 | |
| 2014 | $2,900 | $6,977 | 30 | |
| 2013 | $2,200 | $5,995 | 21 | |
| 2012 | $1,400 | $8,700 | 17 | |
| 2011 | $2,100 | $5,500 | 26 |
How the Ford Fiesta depreciates
The newest Ford Fiesta has a median asking price of $6,800; a 8-year-older one runs about $3,499 — roughly 49% lost over 8 years (compare the typical depreciation curve by age).
Does the Ford Fiesta hold value better than its rivals?
Over the same 5 years the Nissan Sentra keeps 59%, the Mitsubishi Mirage 72% and the Chevrolet Spark 58%, against 72% for the Fiesta. The Fiesta holds value better than the Nissan Sentra and Chevrolet Spark.
The Ford Fiesta market right now
Adjust your Ford Fiesta value for mileage
Crossing 100k miles costs a Ford Fiesta about 43% of its under-40k asking price:
Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
For a 2019 Ford Fiesta: a dealer trade-in offer is around $4,990, selling private-party nets about $6,800, and a lot asks near $9,999 — a $5,009 spread on the same car.
What sellers really ask, from our own listings: for the same model year, the Fiesta costs a median 44% more from a dealer than from a private seller, across the 8 recent model years with enough of both. Title, state and mileage effects are on the Ford Fiesta price page.
| Model year | Private seller (listings) | Dealer (listings) | Dealer vs private |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $6,600 (37) | $6,999 (41) | +6% |
| 2018 | $5,500 (25) | $5,995 (31) | +9% |
| 2017 | $4,600 (22) | $6,499 (29) | +41% |
| 2016 | $4,500 (65) | $6,900 (57) | +53% |
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Ford Fiesta value FAQ
How much is a Ford Fiesta worth?
It depends mostly on the model year: in our listings the median asking price runs from $3,200 to $6,800 across 9 model years. A 2019 is worth about $6,800, the median of 23 listings.
How much does mileage cut a Ford Fiesta's value?
Among Fiestas from the last eight model years, those with under 40,000 miles ask a median $7,498, and those with over 150,000 miles ask $2,999; crossing 100,000 miles alone costs about 43%.
Which Ford Fiesta year is the best value?
The newest Fiesta at under half the 2019 price is the 2012, with a median asking price of $3,200 (47% of it). A 2015 and a 2014 ask almost the same, $4,995 against $4,900, so the newer year costs next to nothing extra.
Is a Ford Fiesta cheaper from a dealer or a private seller?
Usually from a private seller: for the same model year, dealers ask a median 44% more, across 8 recent model years in our listings.
Does the Fiesta hold value better than the Nissan Sentra?
Yes: over 5 years the Fiesta keeps 72% of its value and the Nissan Sentra 59%, by the median asking prices of the 2019 and 2014 model years.
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