I don't know. After speaking 5+ local dealers, I chose the dealer where I got a fair deal and they agreed to MSRP on the Hybrid. Walnut Creek, California.
The $41,669 starting price has all the usual asterisks – we can assume only the plush trim levels will arrive first and this is a price to tease the competitors.
I'm guessing first deliveries will be Platinum $80K neighborhood, then a bigger battery option becomes available in a tow-vehicle...
Thanks for putting in the effort to share your install. Both Ford and SwingCase didn't have specific install notes for the Hybrid, just "it works."
I've ordered these from Ford and now I'm confident of the DIY install. It's worth the cost to buy back some space under the rear seat and keep...
Mark-ups sort out the ethical dealers from the rest.
There was a $5K+ markup on the Hybrid, especially if it had the 7.2kW, so that helped me choose a dealer that was selling at MSRP (and still paid full market value for my trade-in.)
I guess all those specs make sense, but it makes the existing Hybrid look like the better pickup … 500+ miles per 5 minute fill-up …. lower sticker, more haul, more tow … 7.2kW onboard power ….