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2012 Ford Focus SE
VIN
1FAHP3F20CL428183
GOOD DEAL
· $1,324 below typical price
West Sacramento, CA
Listed at
$4,574
typical market $5,898 · 170 comps
This 2012 Ford Focus SE is listed at $4,574 with 136,917 miles in West Sacramento, CA.
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Sold by River City Auto Sales
West Sacramento, CA 95799
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2012 Ford Focus SE
VIN 1FAHP3F20CL428183
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Market price range
Based on 170 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 30, 2026This vehicle · $4,574
Below market
$3,500
Typical price
$5,898
Above market
$8,443
This vehicle: $4,574 — $1,324 below the typical market price ($5,898)
Asking $4,574 · typical market price $5,898 · based on 170 comparable same-build listings.
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Price history for this VIN
Price dropped $425 (−8.5%) over 3 months.
Jun 22, 2026 · $4,999
Sep 30, 2026 · $4,574
Asking prices recorded across 3 listing dates for VIN 1FAHP3F20CL428183, spanning 3 months.
Active listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | West Sacramento, CA 95799 | $4,574 | 136,917 mi | 2026-09-30 | 19 h ago |
| River City Auto Sales | West Sacramento, CA 95691 | $4,489 | 136,917 mi | 2026-02-21 | 1 d ago |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | West Sacramento, CA 95799 | $4,489 | 136,917 mi | 2026-08-28 | 27 d ago |
| River City Auto Sales | West Sacramento, CA 95798 | $4,999 | 136,917 mi | 2026-02-23 | 113 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 1FAHP3F20CL428183Trim
SE
Engine
Horsepower
160
Body
Sedan/Saloon
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
4
Model year
2012
Made by
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Full factory specs for this build →
- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Combined
30
MPG
City
27
MPG
Highway
36
MPG
$1,550
/yr est. fuel
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 30 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 2012 Ford Focus likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
Fuel
$7,750
Insurance
$6,800
Maintenance & repairs
$7,000
Total, 5 years
$21,550
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 2012 Ford Focus has 8 recall campaigns as of September 2026. NHTSA rated it 4 out of 5 stars overall. EPA combined fuel economy: 30 MPG.
Overall
★★★★☆
4 of 5 · NHTSA
Frontal crash
★★★★☆
4 of 5 · NHTSA
Side crash
★★★★★
5 of 5 · NHTSA
Rollover
★★★★☆
4 of 5 · NHTSA
Tested configuration: 2012 Ford Focus 5 DR FWD
8 recall campaigns on this model year
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Ford Focus vehicles with a 2.0L GDI or 2.0L GTDI engine.NHTSA campaign 18V735000
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2012 and 2017 Focus vehicles equipped with 2.0L GDI gasoline engines and 2013-2014 Focus ST vehicles equipped with 2.0L GTDI…NHTSA campaign 19V515000
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LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Ford Focus, 2013-2015 Ford Escape and Ford C-MAX, 2015 Lincoln MKC and Ford Mustang, and 2014-2016 Ford…NHTSA campaign 16V643000
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 2012 Ford Focus from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed September 26, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2012 Ford Focus over the last 6 months — the market firmed $913 in that span.
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| May 2026 | $5,797 |
| June 2026 | $5,495 |
| July 2026 | $5,500 |
| August 2026 | $5,878 |
| September 2026 | $5,750 |
| October 2026 | $6,710 |
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As of October 1, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2012 Ford Focus in this catalog, the 2012 Chevrolet Sonic has the lowest median asking price ($5,295, 131 listings with photos) and the 2012 Fiat 500 the highest ($5,995, 192 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot October 1, 2026, 05:00 UTC · Only listings with photos. This sample is separate from the price overview above and its figures differ.
The car you are viewing
2012 Ford Focus
SE · United States
$4,574Catalog asking price for this VIN
Trim median $5,888 · 279 listings with photos
Middle 50%: $4,550–$6,990
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Ford Focus SE | $5,888 | $4,550–$6,990 | 279 |
| 2012 Chevrolet Cruze All trims | $5,995 | $4,950–$7,250 | 461 |
| 2012 Fiat 500 All trims | $5,995 | $4,695–$7,485 | 192 |
| 2012 Dodge Avenger All trims | $5,988 | $3,995–$7,237 | 98 |
| 2012 Chevrolet Sonic All trims | $5,295 | $4,499–$6,472 | 131 |
| 2012 Hyundai Accent All trims | $5,507 | $4,599–$6,988 | 84 |
What these prices mean
Only catalog listings with photos are included. Trim names do not verify equivalent equipment. Prices are asking prices, not completed sales. Alternatives share the body style and class of the source model; the nearest model years are used when the same year has too few listings. Price differences are not a valuation adjustment or guaranteed savings.
Snapshot: October 1, 2026, 05:00 UTC. 0 source listings excluded by statistical price screening; this does not verify that every deposit or payment ad has been removed.
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Market by model year
Gen 3 · 2008–2012What 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 | 581 | $5,656 | 100% | 122,914 mi |
| 2011 | 103 | $5,050 | 89% | 136,624 mi |
| 2010 | 152 | $5,176 | 92% | 131,588 mi |
| 2009 | 123 | $5,445 | 96% | 122,798 mi |
| 2008 | 88 | $4,194 | 74% | 135,048 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
