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2018 Ford Mustang vs. 2012 Ford Mustang Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2018 Ford Mustang vs. 2012 Ford Mustang Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $52,440

2012 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500   
Difference: $9,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,423

2012 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500   
Difference: $11,321

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelMustangMustang
TrimShelby GT350Shelby GT500
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $55,845 $48,810
Base Invoice $52,773 $44,161
Convenience Package 3,000  
Paint, special yellow 495 495
Hood stripe 475  
Electronics Package   2,340
Hood stripes   0
Convenience Package 2,850  
Paint, special yellow 470 431
Hood stripe 451  
Electronics Package   2,036
Hood stripes   0
Options (change) 3,970 2,835
Options (change) 3,771 2,467
Destination 900 795
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $62,015 $52,440
Total Invoice $58,744 $47,423

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2018 Ford Mustang vs. 2012 Ford Mustang

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2012 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,422
Model Year20182012
ModelMustangMustang
TrimShelby GT350Shelby GT500
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine526hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/21 MPG15/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9500, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/35-19255/40-19
Total Price$62,015$52,440
Adjustments for Features-3,0600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,955$52,440
Total Invoice$58,744$47,423
Adjustments for Features-2,8990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,845$47,423

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Features Comparison: 2018 Ford Mustang vs. 2012 Ford Mustang

Model Year20182012
ModelMustangMustang
TrimShelby GT350Shelby GT500
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active glove box$100 
Brake assist$50 
High performance brake pads (optional)$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Line lock$50 
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Drivetrain 
Differential cooler$0 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0 
Front splitter spoiler $200
Larger rear spoiler$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input $50
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Boost gauge $75
Interior ambient lighting $150
Outside temperature display$50 
Performance meter$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Heated front seats$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options$0 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Wheels, dark finish$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$4,425$1,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,060$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8990

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Specifications Comparison: 2018 Ford Mustang vs. 2012 Ford Mustang

Model Year20182012
ModelMustangMustang
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase107.1 in107.1 in
Length188.5 in188.1 in
Width75.4 in73.9 in
Height54.3 in55.6 in
Curb Weight3,760 lb.3,814 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.5 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom34.8 in34.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in51.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.4 in46.8 in
Row 2 Legroom29.0 in29.8 in
Cargo Volume13.5 ft313.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
2018 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
No leather in second row-300Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested227562%
Total Not Requested137538%

Option Package Details
2012 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500

Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested100094%
Total Not Requested656%

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