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Ford Mustang Mach-E vs Tesla Model S: 5-year value retention (43% vs 42%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Ford Mustang Mach-E holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Ford Mustang Mach-E comes out ahead, holding about 43% of its value versus 42% for the Tesla Model S. Over the first five years the Ford Mustang Mach-E loses roughly $21,657 while the Tesla Model S loses about $43,720 — a gap near $22,063.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Ford Mustang Mach-E sheds about 0% in year one versus 6% for the Tesla Model S. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.