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I was at the dealer today and I had the salesman email me the newest order guide that was updated yesterday for the 2015 Energi. I have the PDF but I'm not sure how to upload it.

Test drove this one today and loved it! I will be able to plug-in in a garage at my apartment complex at no extra charge. I can easily make it to/from work on a single charge year-round. The bad news is that Ford is no longer leasing 2013's, so I would have to purchase this one which I'm not going to do. I plan to order a 2015 Titanium Energi next month with the color and options I want and then lease it.

Rebates listed on dealer website went up from $4500 to $6000! I will be test driving it a week from tomorrow.

Good guidelines. So $12k off MSRP of $43k, plus the $4500 off in ford rebates listed, PLUS the $4007 tax credit? Edit: I see that $4500 in rebates is available for financing only, but there's also "Offer 1: $4500 Ford Cash"?

Right. I would easily be able to get the full credit if I purchased next year because I will have more than enough income. If I purchased this year, I would fall short on income.

I'm still not sure how much I can save on this 2013 model though. If I can get a good enough deal, the extra tax credit may not matter.

Got it, thanks. Looks like I would have to wait to purchase until next year if I wanted to take advantage of the entire tax credit.

I think I found it on my 1040EZ, line 10. I can't really use this as an estimate because my jobs have consisted of part time work at school and a full time 3 month paid summer internship. I'll be working at the same company I interned at, though, starting in June for the rest of the year. If I leased, the dealer would be able to use the full tax credit regardless of my income, correct? And this would in turn give me lower monthly payments.

Hmm. How do I know if I will be able to get the full amount? This is the first I hear of this. Do you have a link to a webpage that I can learn more?

I didn't know there were income requirements/restrictions to get the $4007 tax credit. What are they?

I appreciate your input. I am reconsidering leasing, and just buying instead. But now I am considering the C-Max Energi, as it is a little cheaper in MSRP, insurance, and registration costs. I really like the looks and interior of the Fusion, but I'm 6'4" and the tall C-Max fits me nicely. Thoughts?

Is that x plan pricing with USAA? I would have access to x plan through my employer.

I'm 22 and graduating from college in a few weeks, and looking to get rid of my Accord and lease a new Fusion Energi! Being in Indiana right now, I won't be moving out to Iowa for two more weeks, but I have been eyeing the local Ford dealer's Energi stock for a while. I finally requested some info on it, and they have told me that the car has been on their lot for at least 6-7 months. Wondering what everyone's opinion is on an Energi that has been sitting for so long, and how good of a deal I may be able to get? It doesn't have things I would want like ACC, driver assistance package, & cooled seats, but being a Titanium, remote start, Sony sound, and a moonroof should do just fine for now. If I wouldn't be able to get a good lease deal, I will consider placing an order for the color & options I want. http://www.dahlford.com/vehicle-details/2013-ford-fusion-energi-titanium-davenport-ia-id-5443338 http://www.inventory.ford.com/services/inventory/WindowSticker.pdf?vin=3FA6P0SU9DR383308

Noticed today that there are new options available for the Fusion in the build & price configurator: Heated Steering Wheel $150 The heated steering wheel is available for Fusion SE and Titanium models.*Not available for fusion SE 2.5L I-4 Auto FWDHeated/cooled Seats $465 Heated/cooled seats are available on all Fusion Titanium models.Medium Soft Ceramic Medium Soft Ceramic is now an available interior color choice for Titanium models.