The Ford Focus compact was introduced in 2000 for North American sales and is one of Ford's first truly global vehicles, having introduced in Europe two years before that. The Focus replaced the Escort as the company's mainstream compact model. The Ford Focus is now the best-selling automotive nameplate globally. It's best known for its sporty demeanor, wide range of options, and affordability.
The first-generation Focus was introduced in 2000 as a three-door hatchback, four-door sedan, and five-door hatchback. The latter came in 2001. This generation Focus was powered by a four-cylinder engine and had a tight chassis in comparison to other compacts on the market, gaining the car a reputation for sporty driving and peppy performance.
The second-generation Ford Focus entered the American market in 2008. The hatchback and wagon models were discontinued and additional chassis and body stiffening were added to both improve crash test results and driving quality. A four-cylinder engine was still the powerplant, though some improvements were made to aid fuel economy and power delivery.
The current-generation Focus is the third-generation of the car, introduced globally in 2011. This is the first truly unified Ford Focus for global sales with few differences being seen between the European and American versions of the car. The hatchback models were returned and engines were replaced with turbocharged options, raising the sporty credibility of the little compact. An electric version and the long-anticipated Focus RS performance model were introduced during this generation as well.
Throughout its life, the Ford Focus has enjoyed a reputation for sporty handling, spirited appeal, and excellent maneuverability. This has been emphasized through rally and drift competitions with celebrity racers like Ken Block taking the Focus to wins internationally.
Used car buyers looking at the Focus will want to be aware that 2013-2014 model year cars have a reported problem with jerky power delivery that's been diagnosed as a fuel delivery or transmission problem respectively. This occurs within the car's warranty, however, so repair costs are minimal. The Focus otherwise enjoys a better than average reputation for reliability.
How much does a used Ford Focus cost?
Average Price
$11,690
For a used Ford Focus
Average Savings
$933
Based on all Focus deals found
Biggest Savings
$4,943
Below estimated market price
Good Deal
$10,819
Typical price of a good deal
What's the average price of a Ford Focus by year?
Average price by year
Average mileage by year
How to find a cheap Ford Focus?
Check what's available in a different or bigger market
Top Cities
Average Price
Kansas City
$10,152
Detroit
$10,419
Chicago
$10,778
Cleveland
$11,307
Boston
$11,326
New York
$11,425
Baltimore
$11,465
Seattle
$11,525
Los Angeles
$11,530
Washington
$11,587
Atlanta
$11,719
Orlando
$11,748
Philadelphia
$11,856
Tampa
$11,931
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How can you save money on a used Ford Focus?
Drive Type
A
front-wheel drive (FWD)
Ford Focus
can be priced
$19,823
less than an
all-wheel drive (AWD)
Seller Type
Save
$6,839
when you buy
a
Focus
from a dealer
vs
a
Ford Focus
for sale by owner
Fuel Type
A
Ford Focus with flex fuel
averages
$5,532
less than a
gas-fueled Focus
Transmission
Buying
a
Ford Focus
with
automatic transmission
instead of a
stick shift
can save you
$3,486
Fuel Type
A
Ford Focus with flex fuel
averages
$1,603
less than an
electric Focus
Certified
Choosing
non-CPO
vs
Certified Pre-Owned (CPO)
can save you
$1,512
on a
Ford Focus
Bodystyle
A
Focus
Sedan
is
$1,464
cheaper than a
Hatchback
Engine
A
4-Cylinder
Focus
costs
$732
less than a
3-Cylinder
What colors are the best deals for a
Ford Focus?
Least Expensive Color
Red
$453Average Savings
Most Expensive Color
Yellow
$6,343Average Premium
What Ford Focus color has the best resale value?
Price differences by car color compared to the average price of a used Ford Focus
How does car color affect the average price of a used Ford Focus?
Rank
Color
Compared to Avg Price
1
Red
$453 Savings
2
Silver
$428 Savings
3
Brown
$298 Savings
4
Gray
$246 Savings
5
White
$81 Savings
6
Black
$113 Higher
7
Beige
$667 Higher
8
Gold
$670 Higher
9
Blue
$1,807 Higher
10
Green
$2,864 Higher
11
Orange
$4,072 Higher
12
Yellow
$6,343 Higher
What is the best time to buy a used Ford Focus?
Good times to buy
- Save $237 on average: January, August, September, October, November, December are good times to buy to find the best prices.
Good times to sell
- Make an extra $241 on average: February, March, April, May, June, July are good times to sell to get the best prices
What Is The Average Price Of A Used Ford Focus By Model Year?
Year
Average Price
Deals
Listings
2018 Ford Focus for Sale
$15,178
Save $4,943 on 1,211 deals
4,062 listings
2017 Ford Focus for Sale
$13,974
Save $4,555 on 550 deals
2,352 listings
2016 Ford Focus for Sale
$13,077
Save $3,687 on 647 deals
3,479 listings
2015 Ford Focus for Sale
$11,030
Save $3,920 on 525 deals
1,759 listings
2014 Ford Focus for Sale
$9,672
Save $3,532 on 580 deals
2,445 listings
2013 Ford Focus for Sale
$8,936
Save $3,234 on 331 deals
1,327 listings
2012 Ford Focus for Sale
$7,694
Save $3,063 on 364 deals
1,454 listings
What Is The Average Price Of Competitor Cars To The Used Ford Focus?
Average Price
Deals
Listings
Used Chevrolet Cruze
$13,366
Save $4,828 on 3,641 deals
16,575 listings
Used Nissan Sentra
$12,673
Save $4,833 on 4,156 deals
16,589 listings
Used Toyota Corolla
$13,573
Save $4,598 on 3,234 deals
17,974 listings
What Is The Average Price Of Used Ford Focus In The Top 10 Cities?
Average Price
Deals
Listings
Ford Focus in Houston
$12,525
Save $3,212 on 58 deals
198 listings
Ford Focus in Atlanta
$11,706
Save $3,546 on 103 deals
334 listings
Ford Focus in Dallas
$11,789
Save $3,002 on 79 deals
303 listings
Ford Focus in Chicago
$10,778
Save $4,907 on 129 deals
599 listings
Ford Focus in Miami
$11,117
Save $3,918 on 90 deals
169 listings
Ford Focus in Los Angeles
$11,530
Save $4,943 on 239 deals
512 listings
Ford Focus in Philadelphia
$11,856
Save $2,913 on 123 deals
595 listings
Ford Focus in San Antonio
$13,023
Save $2,809 on 36 deals
132 listings
Ford Focus in Phoenix
$11,823
Save $2,981 on 58 deals
253 listings
Ford Focus in Orlando
$11,748
Save $2,809 on 120 deals
283 listings
Ford Focus Test Drive Reviews
2016 Ford Focus
Last year, we road tested the high performance 2015 Ford Focus ST five door hatchback with its aggressive spoilers, powerful brakes and thunderously potent 2.0 liter 252 horsepower/270 lb. feet of torque turbocharged 4-cylinder EcoBoost motor all coming together to create a very special automobile. One that could seriously imperil your license given its power output and ability to bring out anyone's inner hooligan on a wet, curvy road. Frankly we think the upcoming, more powerful Focus RS with 300 horsepower plus may be a bit of overkill but if you want a road legal rally car it may be the closest you may come to owning one in your lifetime.
But the Focus ST and RS are the performance halo models built out of a line of five door hatchbacks and sedans engineered and designed to sell globally as fuel efficient and affordable transport for the masses. And this being Ford, they managed to bake in a bit of driving fun as well with this latest 2016 Focus thanks to its highly refined and quiet interior that also manages to be where you can easily access the most communicative steering and chassis in its class. That's not easy to do, not by a long shot.
So does this mean the econo-Focus is fun to drive even with the smallest, least powerful engine that the automaker currently makes? That can't be possible in a car this size when we all know Ford's smallest engine, the fuel efficient wunderkind, is just a 1.0 liter turbocharged 3-cylinder which before now had not seen duty in anything larger than the Fiesta and the only way you could order the engine was mated to a rather low-tech and notchy 5-speed manual gearbox.
While our test 2016 Ford Focus 1.0-liter turbo Ecoboost SE sedan came with the standard manual transmission, this unit came with a slick and better suited six-speed manual self-shifter which made the act of driving slower than usual a true pleasure. Seriously, you cannot have more fun in any car that is pretty much only meant to keep up with the pace of traffic but rarely perform any drastic overtaking measures.
We figure this is more likely the case with the available six-speed automatic but the power available from this 1.0 liter 123 horsepower/125 lb. feet of torque 3-cylinder up to 80 miles per hour is impressive. If you want to go faster, however, we suggest you find somewhere you can travel downhill. With a tailwind.
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2015 Ford Focus
Even when covered in an eye searing yellow paint job, the 2015 Ford Focus ST hot hatchback always pulls off the visual trick of looking seriously bad-ass thanks to all of its enormous body spoilers and huge alloys which scream to anyone within earshot that "I am not a REGULAR Focus!" Then, you open the door and your eyes are drawn to the enormous, hip hugging Recaro sport seats which in our tester had huge yellow accents just to make sure you could see them in the dark. From space.
Even though this was not true when the ST was first launched, some may call it just a "warm hatch" now with the upcoming 300-hp plus all-wheel drive Focus RS coming soon to satiate the market for what is essentially a street legal rally race car. The RS is a vehicle that will be for hardcore driving enthusiasts who want to take it to the track or dirt trails every weekend and hopefully for their insurance premium's sake have taken some courses at a racing school.
The upcoming Focus RS packs over 300 horsepower and has an advanced 4-wheel drive system as a necessity to safely harness that much forward thrust in a small family hatchback. Without 4-wheel Drive, the bound to be quite rare Focus RS would hurdle its owners into the nearest patch of shrubbery if they dared stomp the gas pedal too hard.
Now, back to what we came here to talk about which is the 2015 Ford Focus ST which despite its still somewhat mental approach to hurtling itself down a windy road is quite clearly a rather sensible hot hatch choice. Now, not as sensible as a Volkswagen GTI but in exchange for a little refinement and always feeling planted the Ford Focus ST revs like a lunatic from a 2.0 liter 252 horsepower/270 lb. feet of torque turbocharged Ecoboost motor offered only with a deliciously harmonious 6-speed manual gearbox only.
So against a GTI the 2015 Ford Focus ST is a tad bit of the hooligan. But does that bad boy edge given off by the ST something that grew wearisome to us or did we find it endearing? Read on to learn more.
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2013 Ford Focus
The 2013 Ford Focus is a five-passenger compact car available in hatchback and sedan body styles, a well-trimmed and comfortable cabin, responsive handling, high fuel economy, numerous available convenience features, multiple trim levels including electric and high-performance versions. The Focus, completely redesigned for 2012, returns unchanged for 2013, with the exception of the addition of the Focus ST, an all-new model.
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