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New Car Pricing New listing price comparison and analysis.

2024 Ford Mustang
Dark Horse Fastback RWD
MSRP
$58,185
Invoice
$55,276
Average Price Paid
$56,115
427 listings nationwide

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2002 Pontiac Firebird
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Dark Horse Fastback RWD
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2002 Pontiac Firebird
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Used Car Pricing Used listing price comparison and analysis.

2024 Ford Mustang
Dark Horse Fastback RWD
CarGurus Instant Market Value
$70,838
45 listings nationwide
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2002 Pontiac Firebird
Base
CarGurus Instant Market Value
$20,650
2 listings nationwide

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Expert Reviews Reviews from CarGurus experts.

2024 Ford Mustang
Dark Horse Fastback RWD
No Expert Reviews
2002 Pontiac Firebird
Base

Talk about your anticlimaxes. The Pontiac Firebird unceremoniously disappeared after 2002, representing the death of one of only two continuously produced models from the muscle car e...

User Reviews Reviews from CarGurus users who have driven or owned the car.

2024 Ford Mustang
Dark Horse Fastback RWD
No User Reviews
2002 Pontiac Firebird
Base
Joseph writes:
Great car, can take a beating so I wouldnt be afraid of high mileage. Ive owned mine for many years and the se...
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Joebizzer writes:
Excellent car loved it when I owned it driving 1 was fun everyday
Cargo Capacity Ranked 2015 Alfa Romeo 4C worse.
"It has a back seat while the 4c does not"
Would Buy Ranked 2015 Alfa Romeo 4C better.
"I have already owned a firebird now I want a 4c spider"
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dled1286 2002 Pontiac Firebird BaseReview:

Great To Look At And Fun To Drive — I love the look of the car. Its a very classy look and makes a really good noise even for a V6. Al...

Specs

2024 Ford Mustang
Dark Horse Fastback RWD
2002 Pontiac Firebird
Base
Powertrain
Drivetrain
RWD
RWD
RWD
RWD
Fuel Economy, City
--
--
17 MPG
17 MPG
Fuel Economy, Highway
--
--
28 MPG
29 MPG
Fuel Tank Volume 16 gal 16 gal
Engine
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline
Power
500 hp @ 5,000 RPM
500 hp @ 5,000 RPM
200 hp @ 5,200 RPM
200 hp @ 5,200 RPM
Torque
418 lb-ft @ 4,900 RPM
418 lb-ft @ 4,900 RPM
225 lb-ft @ 4,000 RPM
225 lb-ft @ 4,000 RPM
Cylinders
8 cylinders
8 cylinders
6 cylinders
6 cylinders
Compression Ratio
12:1
12:1
9.4:1
9.4:1
Displacement
5,000 cc
5,000 cc
3,800 cc
3,800 cc
Bore x Stroke
3.63 in x 3.65 in
3.63 in x 3.65 in
3.8 in x 3.4 in
3.8 in x 3.4 in
Safety
ABS Brakes Standard Standard
Driver Airbag Standard Standard
Passenger Airbag Standard Standard
Front Side Airbags Standard --
Curtain Airbags Standard --
NHTSA Crash Test Results
Front Driver -- 4 stars
Front Passenger -- 5 stars
Side Driver -- 3 stars
Side Rear Passenger -- 4 stars
Comfort and Convenience
Leather Seats -- Optional
Air Conditioning Standard Standard
CD Player -- Standard
CD Changer -- Optional
Radio Standard Standard
Power Windows Standard Standard
Power Door Locks Standard Standard
Driver Power Seats Standard Optional
Passenger Power Seats Standard Standard
Interior
Maximum Seating 4 seats 4 seats
Front Legroom 44.5 in 42.9 in
Back Legroom 29 in 28.9 in
Payload and Towing
Cargo Volume 13.3 cu ft 12.9 cu ft
Maximum Towing Capacity -- 1,000 lbs
Exterior
Length 189.7 in 193.4 in
Width 81.9 in 74.5 in
Height 55.2 in 52 in
Wheelbase 107 in 101.1 in

Available Options

2024 Ford Mustang
Dark Horse Fastback RWD

Exterior Colors

  • Atlas Blue Metallic
  • Blue Ember Metallic
  • Carbonized Gray Metallic
  • Dark Matter Gray Metallic
  • Grabber Blue Metallic
  • Oxford White
  • Race Red
  • Shadow Black
  • Vapor Blue Metallic

Option Packages

  • Custom Hood & Accent Painted Stripe
  • Dark Horse Appearance Package
  • Dark Horse Handling Package
  • Matte Clear Film
  • RECARO Sport Seats
  • Security Package
  • Equipment Group 700A Deluxe Package
  • Transmission: 10-Speed Selectshift Automatic
  • Wheels: 19" X 10.5" FR/19" X 11" RR Carbon Fiber
2002 Pontiac Firebird
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