Key takeaways
- Consider a secured car loan for a newer Ford to access lower interest rates.
- Compare dealer finance like Ford Finance with banks and online lenders to ensure you're getting the best deal.
- Consider a novated lease if you're a salaried employee, but speak to an accountant to confirm it's tax-effective for you.
Ford finance options in 2025
Thinking about buying a Ford in 2025? You've got a range of flexible finance options through Ford Finance and third-party lenders. Whether you're a private buyer or running a business, there's likely a financing solution that suits your needs and budget.
1. Ford Consumer Loan (Ford Finance)
This is Ford's standard car loan for personal buyers. You own the car from day one and make fixed monthly repayments over 1 to 7 years. You can tailor your agreement with an optional deposit and balloon payment at the end to reduce monthly costs. This option suits those who want ownership certainty with no surprises at the end of the loan term.
2. Secured car loan
If you're not using Ford's in-house finance, a secured car loan from a bank or lender is another common choice. These loans typically offer competitive rates (from around 5% p.a.) because the vehicle is used as collateral. You'll generally need the car to be under 7–10 years old and can borrow $5,000–$250,000 depending on your credit profile.
3. Unsecured personal loan
Planning to buy an older Ford or use part of the loan for other purposes (like rego or insurance)? An unsecured personal loan offers more flexibility but often comes with higher interest rates—usually between 6% and 26% p.a. You don't need to offer the car as security, but your credit score and income will impact approval and rates.
4. Novated lease
For salaried employees, Ford offers novated leasing through salary packaging providers. It's a three-way agreement between you, your employer and a leasing company, where payments are deducted from your pre-tax salary. You get the benefit of reduced taxable income and at the end of the lease, you can buy the car, trade it in, or upgrade. This is best for high-income earners and those who drive regularly for work.
5. Chattel mortgage
If you're an ABN holder buying a Ford for business use, a chattel mortgage can be a tax-effective finance solution. Your business owns the car from the start and the lender registers a security interest in it. You can claim GST on the purchase price (if applicable), as well as depreciation and interest on repayments. Terms are usually flexible, with balloon payments and fixed monthly instalments.
6. Ford finance lease
Aimed at businesses, a finance lease gives you exclusive use of the vehicle while the lender retains ownership. You make lease payments over 1 to 5 years and at the end of the term, you can choose to pay the residual value and buy the car, refinance it, or return it. It's a good option if you don't want upfront ownership or large deposits.
How to compare different Ford finance options
These six factors are what you should pay attention to when comparing different options for financing your Ford:
- The interest rate. The lower your interest rate, the less you pay to the loan company for the finance. Look at the comparison rate figure – this includes both the interest and fees.
- Fees and charges. Fees quickly add up. Make sure you know if a loan has a cost to apply or comes with monthly service charges. Those quickly add to the cost of your loan and can make a big difference!
- Promotional offers. Some companies are waiving application fees at the moment, or offering substantial cashback deals as part of applying for a car loan. This could save you up to $595!
- Repayment flexibility. Having the ability to choose your payment schedule, say to suit your salary, is a big plus for many. You might also want the ability to redraw payments, but make sure you read the full terms and conditions.
- Loan period. The longer you take out your loan, the lower your repayments are. That's because the total is broken down into smaller chunks. However, you'll spend more time paying out interest, so it'll cost you more to borrow the money. Make sure you get a balance of affordable monthly repayments with paying minimal interest to save money.
- Balloon payments and residuals. You might want to take out finance with a balloon payment. This amount is effectively deducted from the loan and placed aside until an agreed time. It means the repayments are smaller, but later, you have to find a large sum of money to pay off the loan. Make sure you spend time researching if having a balloon payment makes sense for you and your circumstances.
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Ford Australia range (2025)
In Australia, Ford markets a mix of passenger vehicles, SUVs, commercial vans and performance models. Here's the latest model lineup with indicative pricing:
| Ford Australia models |
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| Ford Puma. A compact SUV with a 1.0L EcoBoost engine and mild-hybrid tech. Prices from $30,840 drive-away. |
| Ford Escape. Available as a petrol or plug-in hybrid SUV. The Escape PHEV starts from $53,440 drive-away. Petrol variants may be limited or discontinued in some states. |
| Ford Everest. A full-size, ladder-frame SUV built on the Ranger platform. Available in RWD and 4WD with V6 turbo-diesel. Pricing starts at $53,490 drive-away. |
| Ford Ranger. Australia's best-selling ute, available in multiple trims including XL, XLS, XLT, Sport, Wildtrak and Raptor. Prices start from $36,880 drive-away for the XL single cab. |
| Ford Ranger Raptor. A high-performance off-road version of the Ranger with a twin-turbo V6 petrol engine and FOX suspension. Pricing from $89,190 drive-away. |
| Ford Transit Custom. A versatile commercial van available in SWB, LWB, low and high roof formats. Prices from $52,590 drive-away. |
| Ford Transit Van and Bus. Larger format options for cargo or passenger use, including 12-seater bus and cab-chassis models. Pricing starts from $58,190 drive-away. |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E. Ford's first all-electric SUV with up to 600km range (RWD, AWD and GT variants). Prices from $72,990 before on-road costs. |
| Ford Mustang (Coupe & Convertible). V8-powered sports car with heritage appeal. Prices start from $69,990 for the GT Fastback and climb higher for special editions like the Dark Horse. |
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