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2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E Select vs 2026 Kia EV6 Light

At a fair price, the 2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E Select costs less — about $40,807. Both hold their value about the same over three years. All in — the value it loses plus what it costs to run — the 2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E Select works out cheaper to own, about $19,257 over three years. Whichever you lean toward, start a fund now and your down payment will be ready when you are.
The price to buy it
$40,807Better
$41,756
What a fair price could save you
$2,193
$2,244Better
What it may be worth in 3 years
$23,650
$24,200

The value it loses plus what it costs to run — the cheaper car to buy isn't always the cheaper car to own.

Over 3 years
$19,257Better
$19,656
A mile
53¢Better
55¢
Not sure yet? Start a fund either way

You don't have to decide today. Save a little each week and your car fund keeps growing — pick the car when you're ready and the down payment is already there.

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Rather keep your cash?

Buying either one means a big payment up front — around $8,161 for the 2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E Select or $8,351 for the 2026 Kia EV6 Light. Leasing can let you keep that money working for you instead of handing it to the dealer. See your monthly and how much cash you'd keep — lease vs buy, side by side.

For the 2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E Select: About $26,085 in all over the 3-year lease. Buying, about $50,080 in all over the 5-year loan.
That's about $8,695 a year leasing — vs about $10,016 a year financing.
See lease vs buy for the 2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E Select
Is the 2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E Select or the 2026 Kia EV6 Light cheaper to buy?

At a fair price the 2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E Select costs less — about $40,807, versus $41,756 for the 2026 Kia EV6 Light.

Which one holds its value better?

They're close — both keep about 55% of their value after three years.

Which one is cheaper to own overall?

Looking at the whole picture — the value it loses plus what it costs to run — the 2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E Select costs less to own over three years, about $19,257 (roughly 53¢ a mile), versus $19,656 for the 2026 Kia EV6 Light. The cheaper car to buy isn't always the cheaper car to own. A national-average guide, not a quote.

How much should I save for either one?

A common starting point is about 20% up front — that's roughly $8,161 for the 2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E Select or $8,351 for the 2026 Kia EV6 Light. Start a fund and it keeps growing while you decide.

Should I lease one of these instead of buying?

It's worth a look if you'd rather keep your cash. Buying either one means a big payment up front — around $8,161 for the 2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E Select or $8,351 for the 2026 Kia EV6 Light. Leasing usually skips most of that, so that money stays yours instead of going to the dealer — Downly suggests putting $0 down on a lease. See lease vs buy for either car to compare the monthly and how much cash you'd keep.

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