New 2025 Select - Comparison with Previous 2021

[J5hort]

Hey all, just wanted to post pics of the new 2025 Glacier Gray Mach-e Select we have been waiting for. As mentioned in other posts, we were able to sell our 2021 to a retail dealership that stocks hundreds of used cars (NuCar to be exact). Sell transaction went very quick and the outfit was able to pay off the Ford Option balance of 18K and hand a check to be for $3500 (so 21.5K was wat we got).

That said we searched for a new Select and found one that was being delivered to Empire Ford in Fall River, MA. Can't say enough how happy we are in dealing with Bryce, Roberto and Josue. Great service and great price. We are able to secure a 36mo lease with 2K down for a $300/mo payment. This is substantially less that the previous and even what it would have cost to keep the 2021! They even gave us a loaner Mach-e while the new one was in transit. I also mentioned this forum and Empire offered referral/discount, so anyone interested, please reach out to me/them.

As an exercise, I have been noting the differences both good/bad between the 2021 and 2025 Select I thought I would list a few here and keep a running list. I'm sure this has been done in part and some may be a result of trip/options, but wanted to share as I explore.

No Automatic Liftgate - This is a big one, and is being missed by the daily driver
Gear selector is now a lever on steering column instead of dial on console - knew about this one in advance, but miss the dial
Smaller Frunk - due to heat pump, did not use frunk that much so not a problem
Heat Pump - Have not had to use heat yet, but will see effect on battery consumption this winter
Better Range - Full charge is estimating 275 miles (2021 was at about 225)
Aero Covers - Covers are gone, now full black alloy wheel, they look much nicer
Instrument Panel Design - Seems plain and static, would like to customize

I'll add more as they present themselves, anyone have any other differences to mention?

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[Jerrytball]

Coming from someone who’s owned a 23 GT, knowing all about that vehicle and exploring a used one. If you’re not gonna buy new, what are some differences between say the first year up to 23 is there any big deal or mistake buying a 21 or a 22 with less than 30,000 miles? What type of issues would you be looking at or what would warrant spending 40,000+ versus 24 to 26,000? For example, I know it’s so-called only a select model but with 30,000 miles $23,000 not a bad looking car in my opinion.

 

[J5hort]

Well, it is all a matter of finances. Although that seems like a good deal, our decision was to keep the 2021 or lease a new 2025. It would have actually been more monthly to keep the 2021 (at $18000) than to lease a new one . A used car loan has a higher interest rate. There is also a maintenance component to look at. The 2021 we sold needed tires, probably brakes and certainly frunk and tailgate struts replaced... add any potential issues from other non-warranty (after 3yrs/36K miles). Sales tax also plays a role here in MA. There is also the new vs used aspect of the replacement. The 2025 we have is on lease with option to by in 3 years. I'm gonna do some math at the end, but imagine it will be a similar situation based on resale and future EV prices.

 

[J5hort]

Also, had a Premium as a loaner (same green color as the used one above), did not think any standard/option items on that model were worth the extra cost over the life of the lease. Resale value may be higher at end of term however.

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