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Used 2022 Ford Mustang Coupe Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2022 Ford Mustang is available in five basic trims: EcoBoost, EcoBoost Premium, GT, GT Premium and Mach 1. The EcoBoost and GT models are available as both a coupe and convertible; the Mach 1 is only available as a coupe. The Mustang offers both four-cylinder and V8 engines, both of which are available with a six-speed manual transmission or a 10-speed automatic. No matter which model you choose, the Mustang sends every bit of its power solely to the rear wheels. The 760-horsepower Shelby GT500 is covered under 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 and engine cooling
  • Sport suspension
  • Shorter rear differential gear ratio
  • Active exhaust system
  • Paddle shifters (automatic only)
  • Upgraded gauge cluster with oil pressure and boost gauges
  • 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
  • Upgraded brakes
  • 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 and passenger seat
  • 8-inch touchscreen
  • Nine-speaker audio system
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration
  • Heated and ventilated front seats
  • Interior ambient lighting

Three new appearance packages are available on the EcoBoost Premium trim, though none are available with the High Performance or Handling package:

  • Ice White package
    • Oxford white paint
    • 19-inch white-painted wheels
    • White badges
    • White spoiler
    • Clear taillights
    • White leather interior
    • Lighted doorsill plate
  • Stealth package
    • 19-inch black painted wheels
    • Black badges
    • Performance rear spoiler
    • Black mirror caps
    • Clear taillights
    • Lighted doorsill plate
  • Coastal package
    • 19-inch dark-painted wheels
    • Body-colored grille
    • Side scoops
    • Vinyl stripe
    • Lighted doorsill plate

GT
The Mustang GT receives a 5.0-liter V8 (450 hp, 410 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 adds:

  • 18-inch wheels
  • Rear parking sensors
  • Upgraded brakes
  • Limited-slip differential with higher gearing
  • Rev-matched downshifts (manual transmission)
  • Power-adjustable driver's and passenger seat

GT Premium
Includes the EcoBoost Premium features plus full leather upholstery. It's also available with the Ice White, Stealth and Coastal packages, though none of these packages are available with the GT Performance package.

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

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

California Special
The California Special package is available on Mustang GT coupes or convertibles and primarily consists of unique interior and exterior badging and trim pieces.

  • 19-inch wheels
  • Strut tower brace
  • California Special exterior, interior and underhood badging
  • Unique front splitter and grille
  • Unique lower side scoops and stripes
  • Rear spoiler (coupe only)

Mach 1
The track-focused Mustang Mach 1 carries on into 2022. It increases power output over the GT to 470 hp and includes ​​several aesthetic and mechanical enhancements pulled from the Shelby GT500. You also 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
  • Torsen limited-slip differential
  • 8-inch touchscreen
  • Digital gauge cluster display
  • Nine-speaker audio system
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration
  • Dual-zone automatic climate control
  • 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 stand-alone options include:

  • 12-speaker Bang & Olufsen audio system
  • Recaro front sport seats (heating and cooling are 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?

The base Mustang offers a lot, but it's hard to recommend a Mustang that isn't equipped with a V8 engine. We suggest going with the Mustang GT. Besides packing twice the cylinders of the base EcoBoost model, it offers improved handling and braking, and it's available with lots of comfort and tech features. And don't forget that throaty V8 exhaust rumble. While the GT's 10-speed automatic is responsive and fun to drive, the standard six-speed manual transmission is the way to go.

Compare trims side-by-side

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Mustang EcoBoost
Mustang EcoBoost Premium
Mustang GT
Mustang GT Premium
Mustang Mach 1
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EcoBoost
2.3L 4cyl Turbo 6M
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6 for sale near you
EcoBoost Premium
2.3L 4cyl Turbo 6M
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17 for sale near you
GT Premium
5.0L 8cyl 6M
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23 for sale near you
Mach 1
5.0L 8cyl 6M
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1 for sale near you
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Section Title

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
Not Available
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
17 X 7.5-in
18 X 8.0-in
18 X 8.0-in
18 X 8.0-in
19 X 9.5-in (Front) 19 X 10.0-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.
3,868 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®
$43,177
$43,613
$53,168
$54,283
$64,769
Average Cost Per Mile
$0.58
$0.58
$0.71
$0.72
$0.86
Depreciation
$8,527
$8,438
$9,444
$9,680
$15,637
Financing
$4,305
$4,623
$5,952
$6,369
$8,200
Taxes & Fees
$2,810
$3,017
$3,880
$4,150
$5,338
Fuel
$13,472
$13,472
$17,955
$17,955
$19,011
Insurance
$4,853
$4,853
$6,275
$6,467
$6,275
Maintenance
$6,537
$6,537
$7,270
$7,270
$7,916
Repairs
$2,673
$2,673
$2,392
$2,392
$2,392
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Ceramic, cloth
Ebony, cloth
Ebony, leather
Ebony, leatherette
Tan, leatherette
Ceramic, leatherette
Showstopper Red, leather
Midnight Blue, leather
White, premium leather
Ceramic, cloth
Ebony, cloth
Ebony, leather
Showstopper Red, leather
Midnight Blue, leather
Ceramic, leather
Tan, leather
Ebony w/Red Stitching, leather/sueded microfiber
White, premium leather
Ebony/Orange, leather
Ebony/Dove, leather
Ebony, cloth
Ebony, leather
Exterior
Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
Mischievous Purple Metallic
Cyber Orange Metallic Tri-Coat
Shadow Black
Iconic Silver
Race Red
Oxford White
Carbonized Gray Metallic
Eruption Green Metallic
Atlas Blue Metallic
Dark Matter Gray Metallic
Grabber Blue Metallic
Shadow Black
Iconic Silver
Race Red
Oxford White
Carbonized Gray Metallic
Eruption Green Metallic
Atlas Blue Metallic
Dark Matter Gray Metallic
Grabber Blue Metallic
Brittany Blue Metallic
Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
Mischievous Purple Metallic
Cyber Orange Metallic Tri-Coat
Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
Mischievous Purple Metallic
Cyber Orange Metallic Tri-Coat
Shadow Black
Iconic Silver
Race Red
Oxford White
Carbonized Gray Metallic
Eruption Green Metallic
Atlas Blue Metallic
Dark Matter Gray Metallic
Grabber Blue Metallic
Shadow Black
Iconic Silver
Race Red
Oxford White
Carbonized Gray Metallic
Eruption Green Metallic
Atlas Blue Metallic
Dark Matter Gray Metallic
Grabber Blue Metallic
Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
Mischievous Purple Metallic
Cyber Orange Metallic Tri-Coat
Mischievous Purple Metallic
Cyber Orange Metallic Tri-Coat
Shadow Black
Iconic Silver
Fighter Jet Gray
Race Red
Oxford White
Eruption Green Metallic
Dark Matter Gray Metallic
Grabber Blue Metallic