2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E: real cost in California
See the Mustang Mach-E on Ford's US site ↗US prices read 2026-11-09
Cheapest trim, Select RWD · California · age 35–59 · 6 years · 13,500 mi a yearChange
Sticker$37,795the advertised price
Drive away$43,514with fees and tax
Loan payment$657/mo72-month loan at 7%, $5,000 down
True cost$1,184/moeverything, after resale
$43,514 to drive away + $53,913 to run it for 6 years − $12,192 back at resale = $85,235, or $1,184 a month.
Where the money goes
Drive away$43,514
Running it, 6 yrs+$53,913
Back at resale−$12,192
Sticker pricethe advertised MSRP
+$37,795Feesfreight $2,045 · doc fee $85 (typical)
+$2,130Sales and use tax, 8.99%California
+$3,589Insuranceestimate, age 35–59, California
+$17,861Lost return on your money5% a year on the down payment and each payment
+$9,237Loan interest7% over 72 months
+$8,763Charging13,500 mi a year at 109 MPGe, home charging at $0.33/kWh
+$8,180Maintenanceestimate
+$6,293Title, registration and plates6 years in California, incl. 0.65% value tax a year
+$2,854California EV fee$121 a year
+$726Resale after 6 years32% of MSRP, you get this back
−$12,192True cost $85,235 ÷ 72 months$1,184 a month
The car
Size and space
BodySport Utility Vehicle
Seats5from the Canadian version or the type
CargoNot published
Engine and fuel
Engine480 hp electric, RWD, eAWD Full Time, eAWD
0–60 mph3.8 sFord's figure
Energy use84–109 MPGeEPA combined
TowingNot published
Tires19" or 20"by trim
Safety and cover
Crash test✓ 5 of 5 starsNHTSA · see the test ↗
Highway assistHands-free on highwayson mapped highways · BlueCruise, +$1,976
Warranty3 yrspowertrain 5 yrs
Resale at 6 years32% of MSRPaverage for its type
Every trim
All trims: 5 seats.| Select RWD | $37,795 | $43,514 | $85,235 | ✓ $1,184/mo | 109 MPGe | — No | — No |
| Premium RWD | $40,595 | $46,566 | $88,833 | $1,234/mo | 109 MPGe | ✓ Yes | — No |
| Select eAWD | $40,795 | $46,784 | $88,993 | $1,236/mo | 109 MPGe | — No | ✓ Yes |
| Premium eAWD | $43,595 | $49,836 | $92,590 | $1,286/mo | 109 MPGe | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| GT eAWD | $53,395 | $60,517 | $109,105 | $1,515/mo | 91 MPGe | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rally eAWD | $57,690 | $65,198 | $113,642 | $1,578/mo | 84 MPGe | — No | ✓ Yes |
Select RWD
✓ $1,184/mo
True cost
Premium RWD
$1,234/mo
True cost
Select eAWD
$1,236/mo
True cost
Premium eAWD
$1,286/mo
True cost
GT eAWD
$1,515/mo
True cost
Rally eAWD
$1,578/mo
True cost
Features, trim by trim
Cheapest on the left. Each bar starts at the trim that adds it. + $ is the cheapest factory option or package that adds it (hover for its name).Feature
Select RWD$37,795
Premium RWD$40,595
Select eAWD$40,795
Premium eAWD$43,595
GT eAWD$53,395
Rally eAWD$57,690
Safety and driver assist
Automatic braking
✓ Every trim
Blind-spot monitor
✓ Every trim
Rear cross-traffic alert
✓ Every trim
Adaptive cruise
✓ Every trim
Lane centering
✓ Every trim
Hands-free driving
+ Option
360° camera
✓ from GT eAWD
Comfort
Heated seats
+ $1,500
✓
+ $1,500
✓ from Premium eAWD
Cooled seats
✓
✓
Heated steering wheel
+ $1,500
✓
+ $1,500
✓ from Premium eAWD
Convenience
Power liftgate
✓ from GT eAWD
Power driver's seat
✓ Every trim
Memory seat
+ $1,500
✓
+ $1,500
✓ from Premium eAWD
Tech and audio
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
✓ Every trim
Wireless CarPlay
✓ Every trim
Premium sound system
✓
✓ from Premium eAWD
Large touchscreen (12 in+)
✓
✓
Capability and looks
AWD or 4WD
✓ from Select eAWD
Sunroof
+ $2,025
+ $2,025
Panoramic roof
+ $2,025
+ $2,025
LED headlights
✓ Every trim
Not listed on any trimParking sensorsHeated rear seatsDual-zone climateMassaging seatsPush-button startRemote startWireless phone chargingBuilt-in navigationHead-up displayTow hitch included
Full standard equipment on the Select RWD (22 items)
- Standard Range Battery (RWD)
- Ford Connectivity Package (1-Year Included)
- Ford Security Package (1-year Included with Activation)
- Select (100A)
- 19” Machined-Face Aluminum Wheels with High Gloss Black Painted Pockets
- All-Season (A/S) Tires (225/55R19)
- BLIS (Blind Spot Information System) with Cross-Traffic Alert
- Phone As A Key
- Headlamps – LED Projector with LED Signature Lighting
- Front/Rear Wheellip Moldings
- Rear Spoiler – Black Painted
- Taillamps – LED with Sequential Turn Signals
- Manual Liftgate
- Ford Co-Pilot360 Assist+
- 6-speakers
- SiriusXM with 360L (3-month Trial Subscription)
- AM/FM Stereo with Six (6) Speakers
- 10.2" Cluster Display
- Body Color Steel Roof
- 5G Modem
- 8-Way Power Driver Seat
- 4-Way Manual Front Passenger
Recalls
We couldn't match the Mustang Mach-E in NHTSA's recall records yet, so we can't say whether it has any. Check by VIN at NHTSA ↗
Quick answers
- How much is a 2026 Mustang Mach-E in California?
- $43,514 to drive away for the Select RWD, from a $37,795 sticker.
- What does it cost a month?
- A $657 loan payment, about $1,155 a month with insurance, fuel and upkeep ($5,000 down); about $1,184 a month all in, after resale.
- How much can it tow?
- The brand doesn't publish a towing capacity.
Colors
Star White Metallic Tri-coat+$995Glacier Gray Metallic Tri-coat+$995Race Red+$495Velocity Blue Metallic+$495Eruption Green Metallic+$495Adriatic Blue Metallic+$495Shadow BlackDesert Sand
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US prices in US dollars from Ford's US website, read 2026-11-09; destination as the brand lists it. Taxes, registration and the dealer doc fee follow your state. Insurance and maintenance are estimates. How we count.