Used Ford Focus for Sale nearElizabeth City, NC

How much does the Ford Focus cost in today's market?

Used Ford Focus prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Ford Focus's current nationwide average price is $7,686, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $7,650 over the past year.

Recently, prices have come down for the 2016, 2017, and 2018 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Ford Focus a good car?

Yes — the Ford Focus earns strong owner approval across its model years, and the all-generations user rating backs that up. The all-generations owner rating is 4.26/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners repeatedly praise the Focus for its fun driving experience, great fuel economy, and easy handling. They also value its modern features, stylish design, and overall value for money.

Expert reviews rate the 2014 and 2016 models among the highest across all years.

The trade-offs that come up most often in expert reviews are interior space, transmission behavior, and the way some base versions deliver less power.

27.2% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Ford Focus models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the Focus for its smooth ride, sporty handling, and strong fuel economy. Expert feedback also points to a refined, practical character that makes it appealing as everyday transportation.

• Owners rate the Ford Focus between 4.0 and 4.62 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk centers on transmission concerns and other recurring issues that show up in owner feedback, so a careful test drive and service-history review are smart steps.

What should I look for when buying a used Ford Focus?

Across all model years, at 61% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: backup camera with virtual guidelines and available parking sensors
• Infotainment: Ford Sync voice-control system with Bluetooth-paired smartphone access
• Fuel efficiency: 27 mpg city/40 highway/31 combined; 28/40/32 combined; 42 mpg highway

Which Ford Focus trim should I buy?

The 2016 Ford Focus offers these trims:

• S: The entry trim uses the 2.0-liter engine and a 5-speed manual, making it the most affordable way into the lineup.
• SE: This trim adds the available 1.0-liter EcoBoost engine and is the best-value trim for shoppers who want a balance of price and equipment.
• Titanium: This trim brings the 6-speed automatic as standard equipment and sits at the top of the regular lineup.
• Electric: This version adds an electric powertrain with a 76-mile range.
• ST: This performance model adds a 6-speed manual and 252 hp.
• RS: This performance model adds a turbocharged 2.3-liter engine with 350 horsepower and full-time all-wheel-drive.

What Ford Focus do most buyers choose?

The Ford Focus years with the most listings are 2015, 2017, and 2014.

Higher-volume years tend to draw more shoppers because they usually offer more inventory to compare, which can make it easier to find the right price, trim, and condition. They also tend to stay popular when they hit a sweet spot between affordability and availability.

What is the Ford Focus's resale value?

The table shows broad downward movement across the lineup, which can work in your favor if you're shopping used. The largest drops are concentrated in the newer model years, while the older years have moved down more gradually.

The 2016, 2014, and 2017 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Ford Focus safe?

• 2016: 7/10
• 2015: 7/10
• 2014: 9/10

The 2016 Focus includes a backup camera with virtual guidelines and available parking sensors, which help with low-speed maneuvering and parking.

For the safest used buy, the 2014 model posts the highest confirmed score of 9/10.

Should I buy a used Ford Focus now?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2017 model is at −4.41% versus a year ago, and the 2016 model is at −1.09%.
• Deal availability: The 2017 model has 30.1% good and great deals, and the 2016 model has 30.1%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2015 model has the most listings at a current average price of $7,576. The Ford Focus offers a refined, easy-to-live-with driving character that makes it a strong everyday choice.

If you're buying used today, the 2015 model year offers the best mix of value and availability.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 6, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.