Comprehensive Guide to Insuring a Ford Focus: 2024 Edition

How much does Ford Focus car insurance cost? We compared rates for the 2013 to 2018 model years and trims from the S to the RS to see how insurance rates rank.

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How much are Ford Focus insurance rates?

Ford Focus insurance rates average $1,660 yearly, or about $138 monthly, for a full coverage policy. You can expect to pay approximately $190 more annually to insure a Ford Focus as compared to the average rate for small cars, and $223 less per year than the overall all-vehicle national average of $1,883.

The following chart breaks down average car insurance cost for a 2018 Focus using a range of driver ages, deductible levels, and risk profiles.

Figure 1: Average 2018 Ford Focus insurance premiums for different driver ages and risk scenarios. Rates updated on February 26, 2024.

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Data Methodology: Average rates are for a 2018 model year Ford Focus with safe driver and claim-free discounts applied to qualifying risk profiles. Discount Rate includes all possible rate discounts including multi-vehicle, multi-policy, homeowner, and others which vary by company. Comprehensive and collision deductibles are $500 except for low and high deductible estimates which are $100 and $1,000, respectively. Rates are averaged across all U.S. states and all Ford Focus trim levels.

Ford Focus Car Insurance Rates
2018 Ford Focus Insurance Cost Summary
Driver Risk Profile Annual Premium Cost Per Month
High Risk Driver Age 30$3,828$319
Safe Driver Age 20$3,342$279
At-fault Accidents Age 40$2,380$198
Low Deductibles Age 40$2,076$173
Safe Driver Age 30$1,756$146
Safe Driver Age 40$1,660$138
Safe Driver Age 50$1,486$124
High Deductibles Age 40$1,444$120
Safe Driver Age 60$1,390$116
Discount Rate Age 40$1,374$115

Data Methodology: Comprehensive and collision deductibles are $500 except for low and high deductible estimates which are $100 and $1,000, respectively. Discount Rate includes all possible rate discounts including multi-vehicle, multi-policy, homeowner, and others which vary by company. Rates are averaged for all 2018 Ford Focus trim levels. Updated February 26, 2024

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 $6,130 while a 16-year-old female would pay about $5,713. At age 17, males would pay around $5,868 and females $5,665.

How does Focus insurance cost compare?

When compared directly to other small cars, insurance for a 2018 Ford Focus costs $210 more per year than the Honda Civic, $138 more than the Toyota Corolla, $228 more than the Nissan Sentra, and $12 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 $1,660 per year for insurance and the class median average cost is $1,470 per year, a difference of $190 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.

Figure 2: Average 2018 Ford Focus car insurance premium compared to other small car models. Rates updated on February 23, 2024.

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Data Methodology: Average rates are for a 2018 model year Ford Focus. Rated driver is a 40-year-old married male driver with a clean driving record and no at-fault accidents. Average premium includes all Ford Focus trim levels. Comprehensive and collision deductibles are $500 and rates are averaged for all U.S. states.

Insurance Cost Comparison: Ford Focus vs Top 10 Small Cars
Ford Focus Insurance Cost Compared to All Small Cars
Rank Make and Model Annual Premium Difference
1Chrysler Fiat 500$1,178-$482
2Ford Fiesta$1,210-$450
3Fiat 124 Spider$1,258-$402
4Mazda 3$1,260-$400
5Smart Fortwo$1,274-$386
6Volkswagen Golf$1,296-$364
7Chevrolet Spark$1,302-$358
8Subaru Impreza$1,304-$356
9Toyota Yaris$1,308-$352
10Honda Fit$1,310-$350
11Hyundai Accent$1,322-$338
12Nissan Sentra$1,432-$228
13Nissan Versa$1,434-$226
14Honda Civic$1,450-$210
15Toyota Prius$1,498-$162
16Volkswagen Beetle$1,514-$146
17Toyota Corolla$1,522-$138
18Hyundai Ioniq$1,524-$136
19Nissan Leaf$1,530-$130
20Chevrolet Sonic$1,536-$124
21Volkswagen GTI$1,564-$96
22Chevrolet Cruze$1,568-$92
23Chevrolet Volt$1,600-$60
24Volkswagen E-Golf$1,608-$52
25Kia Rio$1,632-$28
26Honda Clarity$1,636-$24
27Ford Focus$1,660--
28Hyundai Elantra$1,672$12
29Kia Forte$1,678$18
30Volkswagen Jetta$1,684$24
31Toyota 86$1,796$136

Data Methodology: Rated driver is a 40-year-old married male with no driving violations or at-fault accidents in the prior three years. Comprehensive and collision deductibles are $500 and UM/UIM and medical payments coverages are included. Premiums are averaged for all trim levels for each vehicle from the 2018 model year. Updated February 23, 2024

What is the cheapest Ford Focus insurance?

With Ford Focus insurance rates ranging from $1,506 to $1,946 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 $1,510 per year. On average, plan on paying around $126 per month to insure a Focus for full coverage.

The two most expensive models of Ford Focus to insure are the RS Hatchback at $1,946 and the Titanium Sedan at $1,722 per year. Those will cost an extra $440 and $216 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.

2018 Ford Focus Insurance Rates by Trim Level
2018 Ford Focus Trim Level Annual Premium Cost Per Month
Electric Hatchback$1,506$126
S Sedan$1,510$126
SE Sedan$1,586$132
SE Hatchback$1,630$136
SEL Hatchback$1,630$136
SEL Sedan$1,630$136
ST Hatchback$1,722$144
Titanium Hatchback$1,722$144
Titanium Sedan$1,722$144
RS Hatchback$1,946$162

Data Methodology: Rated driver is a 40-year-old married male with no driving violations or at-fault accidents in the prior three years. Comprehensive and collision deductibles are $500 and UM/UIM and medical payments coverages are included. Updated February 23, 2024

Ford Focus Insurance Cost by Trim Level

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 $446 on a yearly basis. Even choosing a newer 2016 model may save the average driver $244 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 $1,180 for a 2014 Ford Focus to a high of $1,660 for a 2018 model.

Ford Focus Insurance Cost for 2013-2018 Models
Model Year and Vehicle Annual Premium Cost Per Month
2018 Ford Focus$1,660$138
2017 Ford Focus$1,592$133
2016 Ford Focus$1,416$118
2015 Ford Focus$1,228$102
2014 Ford Focus$1,180$98
2013 Ford Focus$1,214$101

Data Methodology: Rated driver is a 40-year-old married male with no driving violations or at-fault accidents in the prior three years. Comprehensive and collision deductibles are $500 and UM/UIM and medical payments coverages are included. Premiums are averaged for all Ford Focus trim levels for each model year. Updated February 23, 2024

Ford Focus Insurance Cost by Model Year

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 $608 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 $3,943 for a 19-year-old female driver to a high of $6,130 for a 16-year-old male driver.

Ford Focus insurance for a 17-year-old driver will average from $5,665 for females to $5,868 for males, while 18-year-old drivers will cost around $4,769 for a female driver and $5,122 for a male driver.

Figure 3: Average cost to insure teenage drivers on a 2018 Ford Focus with full coverage. Rates updated on February 26, 2024.

Data Methodology: Teenage driver rates are for a 2018 model year Ford Focus with $500 comprehensive and collision deductibles. Rates are averaged across all U.S. states and all Ford Focus trim levels. Rates assume a clean driving record and no claims or at-fault accidents.

Ford Focus Insurance Rates for Teenagers
Ford Focus Insurance Cost for Teenage Drivers
Driver Age Male Driver Female Driver
16-Year-Old$6,130$5,713
17-Year-Old$5,868$5,665
18-Year-Old$5,122$4,769
19-Year-Old$4,713$3,943

Data Methodology: Rated teen drivers have no driving violations or at-fault accidents in the prior three years. Comprehensive and collision deductibles are $500. Uninsured Motorist (UM), Underinsured Motorist (UIM) and medical payments coverages are included. Premium amounts are averaged for all trim levels available on the 2018 Ford Focus. Updated February 26, 2024

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 $1,096 a year in Raleigh, NC, or $1,226 in Charlotte, NC, to more expensive rates such as $2,528 a year in Philadelphia, PA, and $2,518 in Las Vegas, NV.

The cost to insure a Focus in some additional cities include Mesa, AZ, averaging $1,624 per year, Chicago, IL, at $1,734, El Paso, TX, at $1,506, and Albuquerque, NM, at an estimated $1,600.

The chart below details typical Ford Focus insurance rates for thirty larger metro areas in America.

Figure 4: Average car insurance rates for a 2018 Ford Focus in larger U.S. cities. Rates updated on February 23, 2024.

Data Methodology: Average car insurance rates for a 2018 Ford Focus assume a 40-year-old married male driver with no driving violations or at-fault accidents in the last three years. Comprehensive and collision deductibles are $500, UM/UIM and medical payments coverage is included, and rates are averaged for all trim levels and U.S. Zip Codes.

Ford Focus Insurance Rates in Large U.S. Cities

When evaluating Ford Focus insurance cost at the state level, states like Maine ($1,060) and Iowa ($1,162) tend to have cheaper Focus insurance rates, while states like Michigan ($2,176), Louisiana ($1,928), and Rhode Island ($2,034) tend to be higher.

The table below shows average insurance cost for a 2018 Ford Focus in all fifty U.S. states.

2018 Ford Focus Average Insurance Cost by State
U.S. State Annual Premium Cost Per Month
Alabama$1,516$126
Alaska$1,300$108
Arizona$1,540$128
Arkansas$1,738$145
California$1,988$166
Colorado$1,776$148
Connecticut$1,842$154
Delaware$1,878$157
Florida$2,012$168
Georgia$1,702$142
Hawaii$1,184$99
Idaho$1,230$103
Illinois$1,480$123
Indiana$1,282$107
Iowa$1,162$97
Kansas$1,646$137
Kentucky$1,776$148
Louisiana$1,928$161
Maine$1,060$88
Maryland$1,558$130
Massachusetts$1,804$150
Michigan$2,176$181
Minnesota$1,450$121
Mississippi$1,630$136
Missouri$1,866$156
Montana$1,542$129
Nebraska$1,418$118
Nevada$1,968$164
New Hampshire$1,162$97
New Jersey$1,988$166
New Mexico$1,396$116
New York$1,910$159
North Carolina$1,096$91
North Dakota$1,406$117
Ohio$1,208$101
Oklahoma$1,824$152
Oregon$1,568$131
Pennsylvania$1,606$134
Rhode Island$2,034$170
South Carolina$1,422$119
South Dakota$1,708$142
Tennessee$1,596$133
Texas$1,558$130
Utah$1,478$123
Vermont$1,252$104
Virginia$1,158$97
Washington$1,518$127
West Virginia$1,502$125
Wisconsin$1,232$103
Wyoming$1,498$125

Data Methodology: Rated driver is a 40-year-old married male with no driving violations or at-fault accidents in the prior three years. Comprehensive and collision deductibles are $500. Uninsured Motorist (UM), Underinsured Motorist (UIM) and medical payments coverages are included. Updated February 23, 2024

Ford Focus insurance rates by U.S. state