A 2013 Ford Focus still asks 59% of what a 2018 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 90 sedans we price, that ranks #40, above the 57% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 5 (−16.3%), after which losses ease to about 11.9% a year. Mileage costs it 51%: the same car reads 100k–150k instead of Under 40k miles. Calculated from 886 listings.
Ford Focus value by year
The newest Focus at under half the 2018 price is the 2011, with a median asking price of $3,200 (46% of it). A 2010 and a 2009 ask almost the same, $2,800 against $2,800, so the newer year costs next to nothing extra.
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $4,000 | $10,499 | 55 | |
| 2017 | $4,000 | $14,500 | 66 | |
| 2016 | $3,400 | $10,995 | 101 | |
| 2015 | $3,200 | $8,000 | 89 | |
| 2014 | $2,700 | $8,995 | 168 | |
| 2013 | $2,000 | $7,700 | 92 | |
| 2012 | $1,695 | $6,995 | 96 | |
| 2011 | $2,000 | $5,995 | 25 | |
| 2010 | $1,500 | $4,995 | 58 | |
| 2009 | $1,600 | $5,290 | 32 | |
| 2008 | $1,500 | $3,600 | 23 | |
| 2007 | $1,300 | $3,300 | 24 | |
| 2006 | $1,500 | $5,995 | 8 | |
| 2005 | $1,600 | $4,450 | 24 | |
| 2004 | $1,500 | $4,491 | 9 | |
| 2003 | $2,200 | $4,995 | 3 | |
| 2002 | $1,800 | $4,000 | 5 | |
| 2001 | $1,200 | $3,000 | 5 | |
| 2000 | $1,500 | $2,400 | 3 |
How the Ford Focus depreciates
The newest Ford Focus has a median asking price of $6,950; a 18-year-older one runs about $2,300 — roughly 67% lost over 18 years (compare the typical depreciation curve by age).
Does the Ford Focus hold value better than its rivals?
Over the same 5 years the Toyota Corolla keeps 71%, the Nissan Versa 56% and the Volkswagen Jetta 49%, against 59% for the Focus. The Focus holds value better than the Nissan Versa and Volkswagen Jetta, but not the Toyota Corolla.
The Ford Focus market right now
Adjust your Ford Focus value for mileage
Crossing 100k miles costs a Ford Focus about 51% of its under-40k asking price:
Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
For a 2018 Ford Focus: a dealer trade-in offer is around $4,000, selling private-party nets about $6,950, and a lot asks near $10,499 — a $6,499 spread on the same car.
What sellers really ask, from our own listings: for the same model year, the Focus costs a median 42% 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 Focus price page.
| Model year | Private seller (listings) | Dealer (listings) | Dealer vs private |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $5,998 (75) | $6,999 (92) | +17% |
| 2017 | $5,500 (80) | $7,700 (109) | +40% |
| 2016 | $4,900 (163) | $5,995 (123) | +22% |
| 2015 | $4,495 (149) | $6,448 (130) | +43% |
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Ford Focus value FAQ
How much is a Ford Focus worth?
It depends mostly on the model year: in our listings the median asking price runs from $2,200 to $6,950 across 19 model years. A 2018 is worth about $6,950, the median of 55 listings.
How much does mileage cut a Ford Focus's value?
Among Focuss from the last eight model years, those with under 40,000 miles ask a median $9,575, and those with over 150,000 miles ask $3,000; crossing 100,000 miles alone costs about 51%.
Which Ford Focus year is the best value?
The newest Focus at under half the 2018 price is the 2011, with a median asking price of $3,200 (46% of it). A 2010 and a 2009 ask almost the same, $2,800 against $2,800, so the newer year costs next to nothing extra.
Is a Ford Focus cheaper from a dealer or a private seller?
Usually from a private seller: for the same model year, dealers ask a median 42% more, across 8 recent model years in our listings.
Does the Focus hold value better than the Toyota Corolla?
No: over 5 years the Focus keeps 59% of its value and the Toyota Corolla 71%, by the median asking prices of the 2018 and 2013 model years.
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