How much is my Ford Fiesta (2017-2021) worth?

The final generation Ford Fiesta still maintained fun to drive elements while also being more sophisticated. Need to sell yours now and wonder what it can be worth? Don't worry, we got you covered.

How do I find out how much my used car is worth?

The Ford Fiesta has been a household name for the longest time. Unfortunately, the Fiesta was withdrawn from the South African market not too long ago, and now production of the Fiesta globally is ending in 2023. The Fiesta was an affordable car that had oodles of character, and the final generation was no exception to the Fiesta rule. The final generation was sophisticated with its comfort, safety and technology too.

The Fiesta was a popular alternative to the Volkswagen Polo in South Africa, and there were plenty for sale in the local market. With the final generation, you have the choice of a 1.0 litre EcoBoost 3-cylinder turbocharged engine or a 1.5 TDCi 4-cylinder turbodiesel engine. Efficiency, while being peppy at the same time, was a trademark of these engines.

How to find out how much Ford Fiesta (2017-2021) is worth

Seeing how good the final generation Fiesta was, it’s going to be a reluctant sale. Perhaps you want a different Ford model because life circumstances might have changed, so your needs and demands have followed suit. With this in mind, you want to get the best possible value out of your Fiesta when the time comes to sell. As is the case with a used car sale. Some homework will be involved, but the work shall pay off as you’re less likely to lose money, and you’ll be realistic with what you currently have.

What affects the value of your Ford Fiesta (2017-2021)?

Want to value your lovely Fiesta? You can start here. There are a few ways to inspect your car’s worth, but primarily, you can do it online or in person. In this writer’s opinion, In-person assessments are the best but require some more effort. Online tools can indicate what you can get, but pictures can only tell you so much. An In-person assessment can give you the exact amount a dealer or even private buyer would be looking at paying out. It’s worth mentioning that values will differ between dealers and private buyers as dealers need profit and to cover the costs associated with a sale.

There are a few factors that can affect the value of your Fiesta. To start with, the year of manufacture and trim level, then the vehicle mileage. Generally, higher mileage vehicles tend to go for a lower value than lower mileage vehicles as they have components that have worn out more due to frequent use. Notably, the vehicle maintenance needs to be up to snuff. A full-service history with comprehensive records is worth its weight in gold. Remember that modifications can affect your car’s value,  more on that here.

Does the Ford Fiesta (2017-2021) hold its value?

From our observations, the final generation Ford Fiesta has lost some value when we look at the early 2018 models. The Trend Automatic model lost the most negligible value, and Titanium Manual lost the most value.

*Pricing correct at the time of publishing and subject to change without notice

How to increase the value of Ford Fiesta (2017-2021)

For one, you need to ensure that your car is in the best possible condition to prep it for sale. There are a few ways to do this. You can start by getting the vehicle properly serviced. Then look at replacing worn-out components like brakes and tyres. In terms of cosmetics, the car needs to be presentable inside and out. Washing your car thoroughly also goes a long way. All of these factors will affect the value of your vehicle and give you the best possible deal when you decide to sell.

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