Ford Mustang Mach-E California Route 1 vs. Premium
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Ford Mustang Mach-E California Route 1 and Ford Mustang Mach-E Premium contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Ford Mustang Mach-E California Route 1 and the Ford Mustang Mach-E Premium.
When we compare the Ford Mustang Mach-E California Route 1's and the Ford Mustang Mach-E Premium's specifications and ratings, the Ford Mustang Mach-E California Route 1 has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. The Ford Mustang Mach-E Premium has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing and typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars. The Ford Mustang Mach-E California Route 1 and Ford Mustang Mach-E Premium have the same Based on this comparison of the Ford Mustang Mach-E California Route 1's and the Ford Mustang Mach-E Premium's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E California Route 1 ranges from $28,999 to $58,913 while a used 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E Premium is priced between $27,499 to $53,497. For a new model, the Ford Mustang Mach-E California Route 1's price is between $57,795 and $68,212, with the Ford Mustang Mach-E Premium priced between $51,835 and $69,435.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the Ford Mustang Mach-E California Route 1 and the Ford Mustang Mach-E Premium both lose 65 percent of their value.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Ford Mustang Mach-E California Route 1’s base engine makes 290 horsepower, and the Ford Mustang Mach-E Premium base engine makes 266 horsepower. The California Route 1 is rated to deliver an average of 105 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), with a highway range of 312 miles. The Premium is rated to deliver an average of 110 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), with a highway range of 224 miles.This gives the Ford Mustang Mach-E Premium the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Ford Mustang Mach-E California Route 1 the advantage in maximum range. Both models use electricity. The charge time for both the California Route 1 and the Premium is 14.1 hours (240V).
Safety Ratings: The Ford Mustang Mach-E has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
57795 - 68212
Starting MSRP:
48895
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
41203
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
27800 - 49900
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
51835 - 69435
Starting MSRP:
42895
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
41203
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
27800 - 49900
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
36980
Price Range:
28999 - 58913
Category Avg Price:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
28060
Category Avg Price Range:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
20576 - 35815
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
60
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
34483
# Good or Great Deals:
28
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
35045
Price Range:
27499 - 53497
Category Avg Price:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
28060
Category Avg Price Range:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
20576 - 35815
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
702
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
31729
# Good or Great Deals:
357
Ford Mustang Mach-E Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
6.8 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Ford Mustang Mach-E Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
6.8 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ford Mustang Mach-E California Route 1
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ford Mustang Mach-E Premium
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.990905231766564
Typical Category Recalls:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
5.0
Category Range for Recalls:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
0.4 - 14.8
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.990905231766564
Typical Category Recalls:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
5.0
Category Range for Recalls:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
0.4 - 14.8
Ford Mustang Mach-E Rankings
Ranking
4 out of / 82Ranking
10 out of / 67Ranking
20 out of / 82Ranking
25 out of / 82Ranking
29 out of / 82Ranking
34 out of / 82Ranking
36 out of / 82Ranking
44 out of / 82Ranking
45 out of / 82Ford Mustang Mach-E Rankings
Ranking
4 out of / 82Ranking
10 out of / 67Ranking
20 out of / 82Ranking
25 out of / 82Ranking
29 out of / 82Ranking
34 out of / 82Ranking
36 out of / 82Ranking
44 out of / 82Ranking
45 out of / 82Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Other Ford Mustang Mach-E Trim Levels
GT, Premium, Select
Other Ford Mustang Mach-E Trim Levels
California Route 1, GT, Select
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
290 hp
Torque:
317 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.062 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
266 hp
Torque:
317 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.062 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
MPGe:
105 / 91 / 98
Range (city/hwy):
312 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity
Battery Size/Capacity :
91 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
14.1 hours (240V)
Engine Specifications
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
MPGe:
110 / 96 / 103
Range (city/hwy):
224 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity
Battery Size/Capacity:
72 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
14.1 hours (240V)
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Backup camera:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Backup camera:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
43.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.9 inches
Cargo Space:
34.4 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
59.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
134.2 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
43.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.9 inches
Cargo Space:
34.4 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
59.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
130.8 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4647 lbs
Width:
82.6 inches
Height:
63.5 inches
Length:
185.6 inches
Wheelbase:
117.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.8 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4318 lbs
Width:
82.6 inches
Height:
64 inches
Length:
185.6 inches
Wheelbase:
117.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.8 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
225/60R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
225/55R19
