Ford a Plan Pricing Calculator

Ford A-Plan Pricing Estimator

function calculateAPlanPrice() { var msrp = parseFloat(document.getElementById("msrp").value); var invoicePrice = parseFloat(document.getElementById("invoicePrice").value); var adminFee = parseFloat(document.getElementById("adminFee").value); var discountFactor = parseFloat(document.getElementById("discountFactor").value); if (isNaN(msrp) || isNaN(invoicePrice) || isNaN(adminFee) || isNaN(discountFactor) || msrp <= 0 || invoicePrice <= 0 || adminFee < 0 || discountFactor < 0) { document.getElementById("result").innerHTML = "Please enter valid positive numbers for all fields."; return; } // A-Plan Price = Dealer Invoice Price – (Dealer Invoice Price * (A-Plan Discount Factor / 100)) + A-Plan Administration Fee var aPlanPrice = invoicePrice – (invoicePrice * (discountFactor / 100)) + adminFee; var savingsVsMSRP = msrp – aPlanPrice; document.getElementById("result").innerHTML = "

Estimated A-Plan Price: $" + aPlanPrice.toFixed(2) + "

" + "Savings vs. MSRP: $" + savingsVsMSRP.toFixed(2) + ""; }

Understanding Ford A-Plan Pricing

The Ford A-Plan is a special vehicle purchase program offered by Ford Motor Company to its eligible employees, retirees, and their immediate family members. It's designed to provide a significant discount on new Ford and Lincoln vehicles, making car ownership more accessible for those who contribute to the company's success.

How A-Plan Pricing Works

Unlike standard retail pricing, which involves negotiation with a dealer, A-Plan pricing is a pre-determined, non-negotiable price set by Ford. This price is typically very competitive, often falling below the dealer's invoice price. The exact formula can vary slightly, but it generally involves the dealer invoice price, a small percentage reduction from that invoice (to account for dealer holdback and other incentives that are not passed on), and a fixed administration fee.

Our calculator uses a common estimation formula:

Estimated A-Plan Price = Dealer Invoice Price – (Dealer Invoice Price × (A-Plan Discount Factor / 100)) + A-Plan Administration Fee

This formula helps you estimate the final A-Plan price you might pay, including the standard administration fee that is added to all A-Plan purchases.

Key Components of the Calculator:

  • Vehicle MSRP ($): The Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price. This is the sticker price you'd typically see on the vehicle.
  • Dealer Invoice Price ($): The price the dealership paid for the vehicle from the manufacturer. A-Plan pricing is primarily based on this figure, not the MSRP.
  • A-Plan Administration Fee ($): A fixed fee added to the A-Plan price. This is typically a standard amount, often around $275, which covers the administrative costs of the program.
  • A-Plan Discount Factor (% below Invoice): This percentage represents the reduction from the dealer invoice price that A-Plan buyers receive. It accounts for elements like dealer holdback that are not included in the A-Plan price. A common factor is around 0.4% to 0.5%.

Why Use This Calculator?

While the official A-Plan price is provided by Ford directly to eligible individuals, this calculator offers a useful estimation tool. It allows you to:

  • Get a preliminary idea of your potential savings before receiving the official A-Plan quote.
  • Compare the estimated A-Plan price against the MSRP to understand the significant discount.
  • Plan your budget more effectively when considering a new Ford or Lincoln vehicle.

Remember, this calculator provides an estimate. The actual A-Plan price will be confirmed by your Ford dealer upon presentation of your valid A-Plan PIN.

Example Calculation:

Let's say you're looking at a Ford F-150 with the following details:

  • MSRP: $35,000
  • Dealer Invoice Price: $32,000
  • A-Plan Administration Fee: $275
  • A-Plan Discount Factor: 0.4%

Using the formula:

A-Plan Price = $32,000 – ($32,000 × (0.4 / 100)) + $275

A-Plan Price = $32,000 – ($32,000 × 0.004) + $275

A-Plan Price = $32,000 – $128 + $275

A-Plan Price = $31,872 + $275

Estimated A-Plan Price = $32,147.00

Your estimated savings compared to MSRP would be $35,000 – $32,147 = $2,853.00.

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