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2016 Ford Focus — is this actually a good used-car deal?

BoostMechanicish509Community StarterJun 26, 20262016 Ford Focus STColumbus

2016 Ford Focus ST, about 149,000 miles. The online price looks competitive, but I am trying to judge the entire deal rather than the headline number. What should I compare besides mileage, history, condition and a PPI before deciding what it is worth?

apr: 10.12
location: Columbus
term months: 72
asking price: 23500
dealer doc fee: 399

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ColdStartOwner173Community StarterCommunity StarterJun 26, 2026permalink

Compare apples to apples or you'll get spun. Keep sale price, trade, and financing split on the 2016 Ford Focus so a “good payment” cannot bury a worse deal. Do that before you talk monthly again. This is from a 2016 Ford Focus in Columbus with 149,000 miles. If they can't show the line item, I assume it's hiding. Sleeping on the number either way.

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