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2018 Ford Focus ST
VIN
1FADP3L98JL291121
ABOVE MARKET
· $7,591 above typical price
Plainfield, IN
Listed at
$22,590
typical market $14,999 · 71 comps
This 2018 Ford Focus ST is listed at $22,590 with 29,514 miles in Plainfield, IN.
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Sold by Excel Motors
5885 U.S. 40, Plainfield, IN 46168
Hours: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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2018 Ford Focus ST
VIN 1FADP3L98JL291121
Accidents
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Market price range
Based on 71 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of October 15, 2026This vehicle · $22,590
Below market
$11,750
Typical price
$14,999
Above market
$19,998
This vehicle: $22,590 — above the market range (typical price $14,999)
Asking $22,590 · typical market price $14,999 · based on 71 comparable same-build listings.
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Price history for this VIN
Price dropped $245 (−1.1%) over 1 day.
Oct 9, 2026 · $22,835
Oct 10, 2026 · $22,590
Asking prices recorded across 2 listing dates for VIN 1FADP3L98JL291121, spanning 1 day.
Active listing
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Excel Motors | Plainfield, IN 46168 | $22,590 | 29,514 mi | 2026-10-10 | 7 h ago |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Route 1 CDJR of Lawrenceville | Lawrenceville, NJ 8648 | $20,645 | 29,344 mi | 2026-09-26 | 13 d ago |
| Route 1 Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram | Lawrence Township, NJ 8648 | $20,645 | 29,344 mi | 2026-09-14 | 13 d ago |
| Route 1 Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram | Lawrenceville, NJ 8535 | $20,995 | 29,343 mi | 2026-09-06 | 13 d ago |
| Route 1 Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram | Lawrenceville, NJ 8648 | $20,645 | 29,344 mi | 2026-09-05 | 13 d ago |
| Jerry's Ford of Leesburg | Leesburg, VA 20175 | $23,550 | 26,923 mi | 2025-10-03 | 377 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 1FADP3L98JL291121Trim
ST
Engine
Horsepower
252
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Body
Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
5
Model year
2018
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
28
MPG
City
24
MPG
Highway
34
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 2018 Ford Focus likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
Depreciation
$5,510
Fuel
$8,300
Insurance
$4,463
Maintenance & repairs
$5,500
Total, 5 years
$23,773
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 2018 Ford Focus has 7 recall campaigns as of September 2026. NHTSA rated it 5 out of 5 stars overall. EPA combined fuel economy: 28 MPG.
Overall
★★★★★
5 of 5 · NHTSA
Frontal crash
★★★★★
5 of 5 · NHTSA
Side crash
★★★★★
5 of 5 · NHTSA
Rollover
★★★★☆
4 of 5 · NHTSA
Tested configuration: 2018 Ford Focus 5 HB FWD
7 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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POWER TRAINFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Ford Focus vehicles equipped with a 1.0L Fox GTDI engine and a 6-speed manual transmission.NHTSA campaign 18V845000
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Ford Focus and 2018-2022 Ford EcoSport vehicles.NHTSA campaign 23V905000
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 2018 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 2018 Ford Focus over the last 6 months — the market firmed $84 in that span.
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| May 2026 | $10,344 |
| June 2026 | $10,475 |
| July 2026 | $10,000 |
| August 2026 | $10,345 |
| September 2026 | $10,249 |
| October 2026 | $10,428 |
A little comparison goes a long way
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As of October 15, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2018 Ford Focus in this catalog, the 2018 Kia RIO has the lowest median asking price ($8,999, 85 listings with photos) and the 2018 Kia Optima the highest ($10,950, 460 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot October 15, 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
2018 Ford Focus
ST · United States
$22,835Catalog asking price for this VIN
Trim median $15,235 · 64 listings with photos
Middle 50%: $13,895–$18,394
Explore this model’s prices →Photo: ST · 29,514 mi · view VIN
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Ford Focus ST | $15,235 | $13,895–$18,394 | 64 |
| 2018 Kia Optima All trims | $10,950 | $8,797–$12,695 | 460 |
| 2018 Hyundai Accent All trims | $9,995 | $8,200–$11,374 | 55 |
| 2018 Chevrolet Sonic All trims | $9,283 | $7,499–$10,999 | 94 |
| 2018 Kia RIO All trims | $8,999 | $6,990–$10,900 | 85 |
| 2018 Chevrolet Spark All trims | $9,999 | $7,097–$12,795 | 35 |
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 15, 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 4 · 2013–2018What 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 628 | $10,186 | 100% | 83,456 mi |
| 2017 | 663 | $9,563 | 94% | 89,410 mi |
| 2016 | 696 | $7,999 | 79% | 99,247 mi |
| 2015 | 546 | $6,995 | 69% | 105,763 mi |
| 2014 | 957 | $6,757 | 66% | 106,968 mi |
| 2013 | 431 | $6,195 | 61% | 118,332 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
