2008 Ford Focus

VIN 1FAHP35N98W178542 ABOVE TYPICAL · $348 above typical price Jackson, GA
Listed at
$4,348
typical market $4,000 · 31 comps

This 2008 Ford Focus is listed at $4,348 with 294,000 miles in Jackson, GA.

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Market price range

Based on 31 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of August 18, 2026
This vehicle · $4,348
Below market
$2,999
Typical price
$4,000
Above market
$6,495

This vehicle: $4,348 — $348 above the typical market price ($4,000)

Asking $4,348 · typical market price $4,000 · based on 31 comparable same-build listings.

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Price history for this VIN

Price increased $448 (+11.5%) over 72 days.

Jun 7, 2026 · $3,900 Aug 18, 2026 · $4,348

Asking prices recorded across 9 listing dates for VIN 1FAHP35N98W178542, spanning 72 days.

Dealer Location Price Mileage Listed
Countryside Pre-owned Super Center Jackson, GA 30233 $4,348 294,000 mi 2026-08-18
Jackson Motors Holdings, LLC Jackson, GA 30233 $3,449 294,000 mi 2026-06-09
Countryside Pre-Owned Supercenter Jackson, GA 30233 $3,900 294,000 mi 2026-06-07

Former listings

Dealer Location Price Mileage Listed
Countryside Pre-owned Super Center Jackson, GA 30233 $4,799 294,000 mi 2026-08-10
Jackson Motors Holdings, LLC Jackson, GA 30233 $3,900 294,000 mi 2026-06-09
Countryside Pre-Owned Super Center 30233 $3,498 294,000 mi 2026-06-07
Countryside Pre-Owned Supercenter Jackson, GA 30233 $3,498 294,000 mi 2026-06-07

What would this 2008 Ford Focus cost per month?

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Loan term
Estimated monthly payment
$77
per month
60 months · 7.0% APR · $435 down
Amount financed
$3,913
Total interest
$707

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Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for 1FAHP35N98W178542
Engine
2.0L · V4
Horsepower
132
Body
Sedan/Saloon
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
4
Model year
2008
Made by
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  • Backup camera
  • Blind-spot monitor
  • Lane departure
  • ABS
  • Electronic stability
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Fuel economy (EPA)

Combined
28
MPG
City
24
MPG
Highway
33
MPG
$1,660 /yr est. fuel

Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 28 MPG combined.

5-year cost to own

Beyond the sticker: what this 2008 Ford Focus likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.

Fuel $8,300
Insurance $7,395
Maintenance & repairs $7,000
Total, 5 years $22,695

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Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 2008 Ford Focus has 2 recall campaigns as of July 2026. EPA combined fuel economy: 28 MPG.

2 recall campaigns on this model year
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  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING
    K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES.
    NHTSA campaign 08E050000
  • AIR BAGS
    CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS SPECIFIED IN FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO.
    NHTSA campaign 07V541000

Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Model-level data for the 2008 Ford Focus from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed July 28, 2026.

Where the price is heading

Typical asking price for a 2008 Ford Focus over the last 6 months — the market softened $796 in that span.

Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug
Monthly price table
Month Typical price
March 2026 $4,795
April 2026 $4,772
May 2026 $4,647
June 2026 $4,364
July 2026 $4,884
August 2026 $3,999

How it compares to rivals

Median asking price for comparable body styles listed near this car
Model Median price For sale nearby vs this car
2008 Ford Focus (this car) $4,348 31
2010 Honda Accord $6,448 8 +$2,100
2007 Toyota Camry $8,468 5 +$4,120
2010 Honda Civic $6,572 4 +$2,224
2008 Toyota Corolla $6,489 3 +$2,141
2007 Lexus ES $7,993 3 +$3,645

Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.

Market by model year

Gen 3 · 2008–2012

What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.

Year Units for sale Median price vs newest Avg mileage
2012 323 $5,500 100% 123,553 mi
2011 47 $4,475 81% 151,018 mi
2010 121 $4,995 91% 139,836 mi
2009 74 $5,000 91% 129,387 mi
2008 49 $3,963 72% 142,605 mi

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