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Used 2021 Ford Mustang Coupe Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2021 Ford Mustang is available in five main trim levels: EcoBoost, EcoBoost Premium, GT, GT Premium and Mach 1. The standard body style is a two-door coupe. A folding fabric-top convertible version is also offered in all but the Mach 1 trim. Convertibles add more security features and active noise cancellation, but the rear seatbacks are not foldable. There's also the Shelby GT500 that's such a giant leap forward in performance that we cover it in a separate review.

EcoBoost
The entry-level Mustang EcoBoost is powered by a 2.3-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine (310 horsepower, 350 lb-ft of torque). A six-speed manual transmission is standard, and a 10-speed automatic is available as an option. Feature highlights include:

  • 17-inch wheels
  • Rain-sensing wipers
  • Limited-slip rear differential
  • Line lock (locks the front wheel brakes to allow for drag-strip burnouts)
  • Keyless entry and ignition
  • Wi-Fi hotspot
  • Remote monitoring and control through a smartphone app
  • 4.2-inch center display
  • Six-speaker audio system
  • Ford Co-Pilot360 suite of advanced safety features:
    • Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
    • Blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert (warns you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while reversing)
    • Lane keeping assist (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane)
    • Automatic high beams

The 2.3L High Performance package is available for the EcoBoost and Premium trims. It adds:

  • Increased power output of 332 hp
  • 19-inch wheels with performance tires
  • Rear parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible behind the vehicle when parking)
  • Upgraded brakes
  • Sport suspension
  • Shorter rear differential gear ratio
  • Active exhaust system
  • Paddle shifters (automatic only)
  • Unique exterior and interior trim elements

The EcoBoost Handling package can be added to the High Performance engine option and adds:

  • Wider wheels and tires
  • Larger rear spoiler
  • Torsen limited-slip differential
  • Adaptive suspension dampers (MagneRide)

EcoBoost Premium
Adds many convenience, technology and comfort features, such as:

  • 18-inch wheels
  • Heated mirrors
  • Upgraded interior materials
  • Partial leather upholstery
  • Dual-zone automatic climate control
  • Power-adjustable driver's seat
  • 8-inch touchscreen
  • Nine-speaker audio system
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration
  • Heated and ventilated front seats
  • Interior ambient lighting

GT
The GT trim receives a 5.0-liter V8 (460 hp, 420 lb-ft). A six-speed manual is standard, and a 10-speed automatic is optional. The GT has the same features as the standard EcoBoost trim and further adds:

  • 18-inch wheels
  • Rear parking sensors
  • Upgraded brakes
  • Rev-matched downshifts (manual transmission)
  • Power-adjustable driver's seat

GT Premium
Includes the EcoBoost Premium features plus full leather upholstery.

Both GT trims are eligible for the GT Performance package that adds:

  • 19-inch wheels with performance tires
  • Brembo brakes
  • Sport suspension
  • Torsen limited-slip differential

Mach 1
The new Mach 1 model increases power output to 480 hp. Compared to the base GT, you get:

  • Special 19-inch wheels with performance tires
  • Special active exhaust system
  • Mach 1-specific sport suspension with adaptive dampers
  • Mach 1-specific styling details
  • Brembo brakes
  • 8-inch touchscreen
  • Digital gauge cluster display
  • Nine-speaker audio system
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration
  • Dual-zone automatic climate control

Besides several aesthetic and mechanical enhancements pulled from the Shelby GT500, you get:

  • Upgraded features from the GT Performance package
  • Unique active exhaust system
  • Digital instrument panel
  • Cue-ball shift knob (manual transmission)

All Mustangs are eligible for the Ford Safe and Smart package that includes:

  • Adaptive cruise control (adjusts speed to maintain a constant distance between the vehicle and the car in front)
  • Navigation system

Some extra features that come with the Premium trims, such as the 8-inch touchscreen, are available on the base EcoBoost and GT trims as options. Other significant optional upgrades include:

  • 12-speaker Bang & Olufsen audio system
  • Recaro front sport seats (heating and cooling is not available)
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Exterior and interior styling packages (e.g., the Pony package)
  • Mach 1 Handling package (wider wheels and tires, adjustable top front strut mounts, and special front bumper and rear spoiler)

Which Mustang trim does Edmunds recommend?

For the authentic muscle car experience, we recommend the GT trim that comes with a burly V8 engine. We also suggest sticking with the manual transmission for the full effect, even though the Mustang is marginally quicker and more efficient with the automatic.

Compare trims side-by-side

Comparing average pricing near
Eugene, OR
Vehicle
Mustang EcoBoost
Mustang EcoBoost Premium
Mustang GT
Mustang GT Premium
Mustang Mach 1
Vehicle
EcoBoost
2.3L 4cyl Turbo 6M
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EcoBoost Premium
2.3L 4cyl Turbo 6M
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2 for sale near you
GT Premium
5.0L 8cyl 6M
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1 for sale near you
Mach 1
5.0L 8cyl 6M
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Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
optional
optional
optional
optional
optional
Satellite radio
Not Available
standard
Not Available
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
optional
optional
optional
optional
Not Available
Parking assistance
optional
standard
standard
standard
standard
Upholstery
cloth
leatherette
cloth
leather
cloth
Heated seats
Not Available
standard
Not Available
standard
optional
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not Available
standard
Not Available
standard
optional
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Sunroof
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
Engine power
310 hp @ 5,500 rpm
310 hp @ 5,500 rpm
460 hp @ 7,000 rpm
460 hp @ 7,000 rpm
480 hp @ 7,000 rpm
Engine torque
350 lb-ft @ 3,000 rpm
350 lb-ft @ 3,000 rpm
420 lb-ft @ 4,600 rpm
420 lb-ft @ 4,600 rpm
420 lb-ft @ 4,600 rpm
Engine displacement
2.3 l
2.3 l
5.0 l
5.0 l
5.0 l
Engine configuration
inline 4
inline 4
v8
v8
v8
Transmission
6-speed manual
6-speed manual
6-speed manual
6-speed manual
6-speed manual
Tire size
235/55R17
235/50R18
235/50R18
235/50R18
255/40R19 (FRONT) 275/40R19 (REAR)
Wheel size
18 X 8.0-in
18 X 8.0-in
18 X 8.0-in
19 X 9.0-in (Front) 19 X 9.5-in (Rear)
Wheel type
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
21 / 29 / 24 MPG
21 / 29 / 24 MPG
15 / 24 / 18 MPG
15 / 24 / 18 MPG
14 / 22 / 17 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
15.5 gal.
15.5 gal.
16.0 gal.
16.0 gal.
16.0 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
326 / 450 miles
326 / 450 miles
240 / 384 miles
240 / 384 miles
224 / 352 miles
Fuel Type
premium unleaded (recommended)
premium unleaded (recommended)
premium unleaded (recommended)
premium unleaded (recommended)
premium unleaded (recommended)
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Curb weight
3,492 lb.
3,492 lb.
3,730 lb.
3,730 lb.
Ground Clearance
Overall Width with Mirrors
81.9 in.
81.9 in.
81.9 in.
81.9 in.
81.9 in.
Overall Width without Mirrors
75.4 in.
75.4 in.
75.4 in.
75.4 in.
75.4 in.
Height
55.1 in.
55.1 in.
55.1 in.
55.1 in.
54.3 in.
Length
188.9 in.
188.9 in.
188.9 in.
188.9 in.
188.5 in.
Wheelbase
107.1 in.
107.1 in.
107.1 in.
107.1 in.
107.1 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
13.5 cu. ft.
13.5 cu. ft.
13.5 cu. ft.
13.5 cu. ft.
13.5 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
37.6 in.
37.6 in.
37.6 in.
37.6 in.
37.6 in.
Front Leg Room
45.1 in.
45.1 in.
45.1 in.
45.1 in.
45.1 in.
Front Shoulder Room
56.3 in.
56.3 in.
56.3 in.
56.3 in.
56.3 in.
Rear Head Room
34.8 in.
34.8 in.
34.8 in.
34.8 in.
34.8 in.
Rear Leg Room
29.0 in.
29.0 in.
29.0 in.
29.0 in.
29.0 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
51.9 in.
51.9 in.
51.9 in.
51.9 in.
52.2 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
$41,248
$41,202
$51,614
$50,438
$58,419
Average Cost Per Mile
$0.55
$0.55
$0.69
$0.67
$0.78
Depreciation
$8,907
$8,633
$10,302
$10,266
$15,454
Financing
$3,676
$3,904
$5,166
$5,471
$6,921
Taxes & Fees
$359
$359
$359
$359
$359
Fuel
$14,202
$14,202
$18,928
$18,928
$20,042
Insurance
$5,213
$5,213
$5,782
$6,153
$5,782
Maintenance
$5,969
$5,969
$8,464
$6,648
$7,248
Repairs
$2,922
$2,922
$2,613
$2,613
$2,613
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Ebony, cloth
Dark Ceramic, cloth
Ebony, leather
Ebony, leather/sueded microfiber
Midnight Blue, leather
Tan, leatherette
Showstopper Red, leather
Ceramic, leatherette
Ebony, leatherette
Ebony, cloth
Dark Ceramic, cloth
Ebony, leather
Ebony, leather/sueded microfiber
Midnight Blue, leather
Tan, leather
Ceramic, leather
Showstopper Red, leather
Ebony w/Red Stitching, leather/sueded microfiber
Ebony/Dove, leather
Ebony/Orange, leather
Ebony, cloth
Ebony, leather
Exterior
Shadow Black
Velocity Blue Metallic
Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
Twister Orange Tri-Coat
Oxford White
Race Red
Iconic Silver
Carbonized Gray Metallic
Antimatter Blue Metallic
Grabber Yellow
Carbonized Gray Metallic
Antimatter Blue Metallic
Grabber Yellow
Shadow Black
Velocity Blue Metallic
Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
Twister Orange Tri-Coat
Oxford White
Race Red
Iconic Silver
Shadow Black
Velocity Blue Metallic
Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
Twister Orange Tri-Coat
Oxford White
Race Red
Iconic Silver
Carbonized Gray Metallic
Antimatter Blue Metallic
Grabber Yellow
Carbonized Gray Metallic
Antimatter Blue Metallic
Grabber Yellow
Shadow Black
Velocity Blue Metallic
Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
Twister Orange Tri-Coat
Oxford White
Race Red
Iconic Silver
Shadow Black
Velocity Blue Metallic
Twister Orange Tri-Coat
Oxford White
Race Red
Iconic Silver
Fighter Jet Gray
Grabber Yellow