Used Ford Focus for Sale nearSpearfish, SD

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 $7,670, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $7,646 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 full run, and the all-generations user rating supports that overall appeal.

The all-generations owner rating is 4.26/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Ford Focus for its fun driving experience, easy handling, great fuel economy, and modern features. Many also value its style and overall value for money.

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

The trade-offs show up most often in interior space, transmission behavior, and base-model power, so the best used examples are the ones that balance those strengths with the equipment you want.

26.2% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Ford Focus models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Ford Focus as a car that delivers a smooth ride, sporty handling, and strong fuel economy, while expert commentary reinforces its everyday practicality and refined character. Across the years in the data, that combination makes it appealing as a used compact car with broad owner satisfaction.

• 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 in some years, so a careful test drive and service-history review are especially worthwhile.

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

Across all model years, at 61.3% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: The 2016 Focus includes a backup camera with virtual guidelines and available parking sensors.
• Infotainment: Ford’s Sync system with Bluetooth-paired smartphone access

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 simplest way into the lineup.
• SE: This is the best-value trim, and it adds the available 1.0-liter EcoBoost engine, plus the hatchback body style if you want it.
• Titanium: This trim adds the 6-speed automatic as standard equipment and brings the most upscale setup in the lineup.
• Electric: This version adds an electric powertrain with a 76-mile range.
• ST: This performance trim 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 give you more inventory to compare, which can make it easier to find the right color, trim, and price. They also often become the default starting point for used-car searches when buyers want a broad selection.

What is the Ford Focus's resale value?

Most of the Ford Focus years in this table are moving lower year over year, which can work in your favor if you want to buy used. The sharpest drop is on the newest year shown, while the older years are changing more gradually. That pattern suggests you may find better value by shopping recent model years that have already softened in price.

The 2016, 2014, and 2015 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

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 −4.72% versus a year ago, and the 2016 model is at −1.78%.
• Deal availability: The 2017 model has 28.8% good and great deals, and the 2016 model has 28.7%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2015 model has the most listings at a current average price of $7,620. The Ford Focus offers a balanced mix of everyday comfort, style, and easy driving that makes it a strong all-around used-car 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 September 29, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.