A 2018 Ford Focus averages $6,999 today, with most selling between $4,900 and $10,995. ForCar prices the Ford Focus from real US listings across 18 model years ($1,600–$7,200) — trade-in, private-party and dealer, adjusted for mileage. Free, no signup.
A 2013 Ford Focus still asks 67% of what a 2018 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 77 sedans we price, that ranks #23, above the 58% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 4 (−24.4%), after which losses ease to about 8.8% a year. Mileage costs it 46%: the same car reads 100k–150k instead of Under 40k miles. Calculated from 1,543 listings.
Ford Focus value by year
What a Ford Focus is worth at each model year, from real US listings — the low (trade-in), median (private-party) and high (dealer) price.
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $4,900 | $10,995 | 110 | |
| 2017 | $4,450 | $31,999 | 92 | |
| 2016 | $3,000 | $8,857 | 135 | |
| 2015 | $2,950 | $7,995 | 172 | |
| 2014 | $2,490 | $8,499 | 224 | |
| 2013 | $2,800 | $8,738 | 168 | |
| 2012 | $2,600 | $6,500 | 196 | |
| 2011 | $1,800 | $8,499 | 78 | |
| 2010 | $1,900 | $4,995 | 69 | |
| 2009 | $1,495 | $4,995 | 45 | |
| 2008 | $1,850 | $3,990 | 46 | |
| 2007 | $1,800 | $5,495 | 56 | |
| 2006 | $1,500 | $4,995 | 35 | |
| 2005 | $1,900 | $3,990 | 69 | |
| 2004 | $1,100 | $4,991 | 12 | |
| 2003 | $1,600 | $4,995 | 16 | |
| 2002 | $2,000 | $5,990 | 16 | |
| 2001 | $1,500 | $3,595 | 4 |
How the Ford Focus depreciates
Median market price by model year — how a Ford Focus loses (or holds) value as it ages, from real listings. See how it tracks against the typical depreciation curve by age:
The newest Ford Focus averages $6,999; a 17-year-older one runs about $1,600 — roughly 77% lost over 17 years. The steepest drop is usually in the first few years.
Does the Ford Focus hold value better than its rivals?
Every sedan we price, ranked by how much of its 2018 price a 2013 car still asks. Higher is better — the Ford Focus sits at #23 of 77, against a class median of 58%.
The Ford Focus market right now
What the market asks for a Ford Focus at each model year — the median of 2,458 real listings we track. Pro plots every individual listing on this chart.
Adjust your Ford Focus value for mileage
Pick a model year and enter your odometer — see what your exact Ford Focus is worth on today's market.
And here's what the market actually asks at each odometer band — crossing 100k costs a Ford Focus about 46% of its under-40k price:
Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
Every Ford Focus has three prices. Our low–median–high range maps to what a dealer pays you, what you'd get selling it yourself, and what a lot charges — compare with current used-market prices across all models.
For a 2018 Ford Focus: a dealer trade-in offer is around $4,900, selling private-party nets about $6,999, and a lot asks near $10,995 — a $6,095 spread on the same car.
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Ford Focus value FAQ
How much is a Ford Focus worth?
A 2018 Ford Focus averages $6,999 today (roughly $4,900–$10,995). Value depends on the year and mileage — see the table above for every model year, or add your mileage for an exact number.
Does mileage change the Ford Focus value?
Yes — higher mileage lowers value. Enter your odometer reading in the mileage tool above to adjust the estimate from the model-year average.
Is the Ford Focus value free?
Yes, every estimate is free with no signup, from real US market listings.
How is this calculated?
ForCar aggregates real asking prices for the Ford Focus from current US listings into the low (10th percentile), median and high (90th percentile) price per model year.
Which Ford Focus year is the best value?
See the value-by-year table and depreciation above — older years cost less but the newest years hold value best. The sweet spot is usually a few years old, where the steepest depreciation has already happened.
Is this a free Ford Focus Blue Book alternative?
Yes. ForCar is a free, no-signup alternative to Kelley Blue Book and NADA — instead of a private formula, you see what Ford Focuss are actually listed for right now, by year and mileage.