- Ford Focus insurance averages $1,700 per year or around $142 per month, depending on the trim level.
- The Focus ranks 27th out of 31 vehicles in the small car class for insurance affordability.
- The cheapest trim level of Ford Focus to insure is the Electric Hatchback at an estimated $1,542 per year.
- Eliminating full coverage on an older Ford Focus could save the average driver $602 annually, depending on how high the deductibles were and the driver age.
How much are Ford Focus insurance rates?
Ford Focus insurance rates average $1,700 yearly, or about $142 monthly, for a full coverage policy. You can expect to pay approximately $193 more annually to insure a Ford Focus as compared to the average rate for small cars, and $28 less per year than the overall all-vehicle national average of $1,728.
The following chart breaks down average car insurance cost for a 2018 Focus using a range of driver ages, deductible levels, and risk profiles.
Not shown in the chart above are Focus car insurance rates for teenage drivers. A 16-year-old male driver with a clean driving record would pay around $6,438 while a 16-year-old female would pay about $5,686. At age 17, males would pay around $5,928 and females $5,316.
How does Focus insurance cost compare?
When compared directly to other small cars, insurance for a 2018 Ford Focus costs $212 more per year than the Honda Civic, $136 more than the Toyota Corolla, $228 more than the Nissan Sentra, and $22 less than the Hyundai Elantra.
The Ford Focus ranks 27th out of 31 total vehicles in the 2018 small car category. The Focus costs an average of $1,700 per year for insurance and the class median average cost is $1,507 per year, a difference of $193 per year.
The chart below shows how well average Focus insurance rates fare against the top 10 most popular compact cars in America. In addition, we also included a more comprehensive table after the chart that displays average insurance cost for all 31 vehicles in the 2018 compact car category.
Rank | Make/Model | Insurance Cost | Difference |
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1 | Chrysler Fiat 500 | $1,198 | -$502 |
2 | Ford Fiesta | $1,244 | -$456 |
3 | Fiat 124 Spider | $1,274 | -$426 |
4 | Mazda 3 | $1,294 | -$406 |
5 | Smart Fortwo | $1,300 | -$400 |
6 | Volkswagen Golf | $1,318 | -$382 |
7 | Subaru Impreza | $1,332 | -$368 |
8 | Chevrolet Spark | $1,342 | -$358 |
9 | Honda Fit | $1,342 | -$358 |
10 | Toyota Yaris | $1,348 | -$352 |
11 | Hyundai Accent | $1,360 | -$340 |
12 | Nissan Sentra | $1,472 | -$228 |
13 | Nissan Versa | $1,478 | -$222 |
14 | Honda Civic | $1,488 | -$212 |
15 | Toyota Prius | $1,526 | -$174 |
16 | Volkswagen Beetle | $1,550 | -$150 |
17 | Hyundai Ioniq | $1,560 | -$140 |
18 | Toyota Corolla | $1,564 | -$136 |
19 | Nissan Leaf | $1,568 | -$132 |
20 | Chevrolet Sonic | $1,584 | -$116 |
21 | Volkswagen GTI | $1,598 | -$102 |
22 | Chevrolet Cruze | $1,612 | -$88 |
23 | Chevrolet Volt | $1,640 | -$60 |
24 | Volkswagen E-Golf | $1,646 | -$54 |
25 | Honda Clarity | $1,666 | -$34 |
26 | Kia Rio | $1,688 | -$12 |
27 | Ford Focus | $1,700 | -- |
28 | Hyundai Elantra | $1,722 | $22 |
29 | Kia Forte | $1,726 | $26 |
30 | Volkswagen Jetta | $1,732 | $32 |
31 | Toyota 86 | $1,838 | $138 |
What is the cheapest Ford Focus insurance?
With Ford Focus insurance rates ranging from $1,542 to $1,990 per year for an average driver, the cheapest model to insure is the Electric Hatchback. The second cheapest model to insure is the S Sedan at $1,554 per year. On average, plan on paying around $129 per month to insure a Focus for full coverage.
The two most expensive models of Ford Focus to insure are the RS Hatchback at $1,990 and the Titanium Sedan at $1,766 per year. Those will cost an extra $448 and $224 per year, respectively, over the lowest cost Electric Hatchback model.
The rate table below details average car insurance rates, including a monthly budget amount, for each Ford Focus model and trim level.
Ford Focus Trim Level | Annual Policy | Six-Month Policy | Per Month |
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Electric Hatchback | $1,542 | $771 | $129 |
S Sedan | $1,554 | $777 | $130 |
SE Sedan | $1,632 | $816 | $136 |
SE Hatchback | $1,676 | $838 | $140 |
SEL Hatchback | $1,676 | $838 | $140 |
SEL Sedan | $1,676 | $838 | $140 |
ST Hatchback | $1,766 | $883 | $147 |
Titanium Hatchback | $1,766 | $883 | $147 |
Titanium Sedan | $1,766 | $883 | $147 |
RS Hatchback | $1,990 | $995 | $166 |
How much is insurance for a used Ford Focus?
Choosing to drive a 2013 Focus instead of a 2018 model could save as much as $418 on a yearly basis. Even choosing a newer 2016 model may save the average driver $216 each year.
The following data table shows average Ford Focus car insurance rates for different model years. Insurance prices range from the cheapest rate of $1,240 for a 2014 Ford Focus to a high of $1,700 for a 2018 model.
Model Year and Vehicle | Annual Rate | 6-month Rate | Monthly Rate |
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2018 Ford Focus | $1,700 | $850 | $142 |
2017 Ford Focus | $1,636 | $818 | $136 |
2016 Ford Focus | $1,484 | $742 | $124 |
2015 Ford Focus | $1,294 | $647 | $108 |
2014 Ford Focus | $1,240 | $620 | $103 |
2013 Ford Focus | $1,282 | $641 | $107 |
Eventually, you will need to make the decision to remove coverage for physical damage claims from an insurance policy. As a Ford Focus depreciates over time, the cost of carrying physical damage coverage surpasses any benefits.
Eliminating physical damage coverage on an older Ford Focus may save the average driver $602 annually, depending on the prior deductible level and the age of the driver rated on the vehicle.
How much are Ford Focus insurance rates for teenagers?
Insuring a 2018 Ford Focus for a teenage driver will cost more than other age groups. Average full-coverage insurance prices range from a low of $4,372 for a 19-year-old female driver to a high of $6,438 for a 16-year-old male driver.
Ford Focus insurance for a 17-year-old driver will average from $5,316 for females to $5,928 for males, while 18-year-old drivers will cost around $4,764 for a female driver and $5,500 for a male driver.
Average Ford Focus insurance rates by location
Depending on the city you live in, the insurance cost for a Focus can range from lower rates like $1,074 a year in Raleigh, NC, or $1,208 in Charlotte, NC, to more expensive rates such as $2,628 a year in Philadelphia, PA, and $2,624 in Las Vegas, NV.
The cost to insure a Focus in some additional cities include Mesa, AZ, averaging $1,644 per year, Chicago, IL, at $1,764, El Paso, TX, at $1,514, and Albuquerque, NM, at an estimated $1,624.
The chart below details typical Ford Focus insurance rates for thirty larger metro areas in America.
When evaluating Ford Focus insurance cost at the state level, states like Maine ($1,034) and Iowa ($1,146) tend to have cheaper Focus insurance rates, while states like Michigan ($2,290), Louisiana ($2,004), and Rhode Island ($2,092) tend to be higher.
The table below shows average insurance cost for a 2018 Ford Focus in all fifty U.S. states.
U.S. State | Annual Cost | Six-month Cost | Monthly Cost |
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Alabama | $1,528 | $764 | $127 |
Alaska | $1,290 | $645 | $108 |
Arizona | $1,554 | $777 | $130 |
Arkansas | $1,770 | $885 | $148 |
California | $2,042 | $1,021 | $170 |
Colorado | $1,816 | $908 | $151 |
Connecticut | $1,882 | $941 | $157 |
Delaware | $1,924 | $962 | $160 |
Florida | $2,094 | $1,047 | $175 |
Georgia | $1,732 | $866 | $144 |
Hawaii | $1,166 | $583 | $97 |
Idaho | $1,216 | $608 | $101 |
Illinois | $1,488 | $744 | $124 |
Indiana | $1,274 | $637 | $106 |
Iowa | $1,146 | $573 | $96 |
Kansas | $1,670 | $835 | $139 |
Kentucky | $1,810 | $905 | $151 |
Louisiana | $2,004 | $1,002 | $167 |
Maine | $1,034 | $517 | $86 |
Maryland | $1,578 | $789 | $132 |
Massachusetts | $1,840 | $920 | $153 |
Michigan | $2,290 | $1,145 | $191 |
Minnesota | $1,458 | $729 | $122 |
Mississippi | $1,654 | $827 | $138 |
Missouri | $1,908 | $954 | $159 |
Montana | $1,558 | $779 | $130 |
Nebraska | $1,418 | $709 | $118 |
Nevada | $2,020 | $1,010 | $168 |
New Hampshire | $1,148 | $574 | $96 |
New Jersey | $2,044 | $1,022 | $170 |
New Mexico | $1,398 | $699 | $117 |
New York | $1,956 | $978 | $163 |
North Carolina | $1,072 | $536 | $89 |
North Dakota | $1,406 | $703 | $117 |
Ohio | $1,190 | $595 | $99 |
Oklahoma | $1,864 | $932 | $155 |
Oregon | $1,584 | $792 | $132 |
Pennsylvania | $1,630 | $815 | $136 |
Rhode Island | $2,092 | $1,046 | $174 |
South Carolina | $1,426 | $713 | $119 |
South Dakota | $1,740 | $870 | $145 |
Tennessee | $1,612 | $806 | $134 |
Texas | $1,572 | $786 | $131 |
Utah | $1,488 | $744 | $124 |
Vermont | $1,242 | $621 | $104 |
Virginia | $1,138 | $569 | $95 |
Washington | $1,534 | $767 | $128 |
West Virginia | $1,514 | $757 | $126 |
Wisconsin | $1,220 | $610 | $102 |
Wyoming | $1,508 | $754 | $126 |