RonRN18 Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 I am about to purchase a new Ford Fusion Energi Platinum... the dealer has one 2017 on the lot and would save me about $2000. While I am not so wealthy that $2000 is nothing, I want to make sure I don't have any regrets should I take that model over an otherwise identical 2018 model. I have been trying to determine the differences and can't seem to find any other than possibly with the Sync 3 system. It appears that the 2018 model has a built-in cellular modem (AT&T 4G/LTE) that provides a data source for the WiFi hotspot built into the car. It also appears that there is some tie-in with Amazon Echo with the 2018 that doesn't exist in the 2017. Are my findings correct? When it comes to the built-in cellular modem, it appears that it comes with a 3-month trial service but then there are options for $10/month for 3GB cap or $20/month for unlimited data (throttled when hitting 22GB). Now for an assumption, I'd REALLY like to be corrected if I am wrong, but I'm assuming that the cellular modem uses an external antenna, like in the satellite radio/AM/FM/GPS antenna. If that is correct, it seems to me that the signal should be a bit better than my iPhone. This car will be for my wife and along her daily travel, there is a 2-mile section of Interstate 80 (through Dixon, CA) where AT&T's cell service sucks; phone calls get dropped and streaming audio stalls. I'm hoping that a better antenna may maintain a signal with a cell tower through this weak-zone; when streaming or phone calls drop, my phone often shows 1-bar of service as opposed to "No Network". Are there any other differences between the 2017 and 2018 models I haven't mentioned? Any new features? We plan on purchasing this coming weekend. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timwil56 Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 If the changes you list are important to you, then purchase a 2018. I'd save the money and get the 2017, because once the need to move them for incoming 2018's the discounts or the dealerships willingness to negotiate increases. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drolds1 Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 Post moved by Moderator to the proper forum. The Welcome section is for new members to introduce themselves and post pictures, if desired. Questions or comments regarding anything else go in the applicable area. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fusionff Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 New Ford incentives come out on January 3rd, that 2017 may get a nice $$ boost at that time. If you can wait until Monday, you might save another $1000 or so. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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