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2012 Ford Focus SE
VIN
1FAHP3K2XCL443280
ABOVE TYPICAL
· $196 above typical price
Columbus, OH
Listed at
$5,893
typical market $5,697 · 124 comps
This 2012 Ford Focus SE is listed at $5,893 with 167,795 miles in Columbus, OH.
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Sold by Paley Auto Group
1516 Harrisburg Pike, Columbus, OH 43223
Hours: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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2012 Ford Focus SE
VIN 1FAHP3K2XCL443280
Accidents
Reported damage & accident records
Title
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Mileage
Recorded odometer readings
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Market price range
Based on 124 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 26, 2026This vehicle · $5,893
Below market
$3,627
Typical price
$5,697
Above market
$7,995
This vehicle: $5,893 — $196 above the typical market price ($5,697)
Asking $5,893 · typical market price $5,697 · based on 124 comparable same-build listings.
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Asking price over time
Jan 15, 2025 · $5,893
Sep 1, 2026 · $5,495
Asking prices recorded across 4 listing dates for VIN 1FAHP3K2XCL443280, spanning 20 months.
Active listing
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paley Auto Group | Columbus, OH 43223 | $5,893 | 167,795 mi | 2025-01-15 | 20 h ago |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paley Auto Group | Columbus, OH 43223 | $6,332 | 167,795 mi | 2025-01-16 | 5 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 1FAHP3K2XCL443280Trim
SE
Engine
Horsepower
160
Body
Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
5
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
$4,293
Maintenance & repairs
$7,000
Total, 5 years
$19,043
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 $249 in that span.
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| April 2026 | $5,450 |
| May 2026 | $5,797 |
| June 2026 | $5,495 |
| July 2026 | $5,500 |
| August 2026 | $5,878 |
| September 2026 | $5,699 |
A little comparison goes a long way
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As of September 27, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2012 Ford Focus in this catalog, the 2012 Chevrolet Sonic has the lowest median asking price ($5,450, 135 listings with photos) and the 2012 Chevrolet Cruze the highest ($5,995, 468 listings).
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2012 Ford Focus
SE · United States
$5,893Catalog asking price for this VIN
Trim median $5,888 · 277 listings with photos
Middle 50%: $4,514–$6,950
Explore this model’s prices →Photo: SE · 167,795 mi · view VIN
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Ford Focus SE | $5,888 | $4,514–$6,950 | 277 |
| 2012 Chevrolet Cruze All trims | $5,995 | $4,995–$7,250 | 468 |
| 2012 Fiat 500 All trims | $5,900 | $4,500–$7,386 | 203 |
| 2012 Dodge Avenger All trims | $5,724 | $4,295–$7,293 | 106 |
| 2012 Chevrolet Sonic All trims | $5,450 | $4,500–$6,392 | 135 |
| 2012 Hyundai Accent All trims | $5,700 | $4,500–$6,999 | 81 |
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: September 27, 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 | 579 | $5,580 | 100% | 121,636 mi |
| 2011 | 107 | $4,999 | 90% | 139,168 mi |
| 2010 | 156 | $4,996 | 90% | 131,238 mi |
| 2009 | 124 | $5,877 | 105% | 122,710 mi |
| 2008 | 93 | $4,495 | 81% | 130,990 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
