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2005 Ford Thunderbird
50th Anniversary Edition RWD
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2023 Chevrolet Camaro
1LS Coupe RWD
MSRP
$26,400
Invoice
$25,450
Average Price Paid
$26,400
80 listings nationwide

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50th Anniversary Edition RWD
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1LS Coupe RWD
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2005 Ford Thunderbird
50th Anniversary Edition RWD
CarGurus Instant Market Value
$26,748
10 listings nationwide

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2023 Chevrolet Camaro
1LS Coupe RWD
CarGurus Instant Market Value
$28,616
5 listings nationwide

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Expert Reviews Reviews from CarGurus experts.

2005 Ford Thunderbird
50th Anniversary Edition RWD

The 2005 Ford Thunderbird continued the two-seater tradition with its typical sharp-yet retro-convertible. Considered a luxury vehicle, prices for a new T-Bird started in the high 30'...

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2023 Chevrolet Camaro
1LS Coupe RWD
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User Reviews Reviews from CarGurus users who have driven or owned the car.

2005 Ford Thunderbird
50th Anniversary Edition RWD
30
Guru9HZH9T writes:
Fun to drive. Gets lots of comments. Trouble free so far with 93000 miles on it. Not fantastic on gas but does...
Cargo Capacity Ranked 2013 Dodge Charger better.
"About the same on cargo capacity with exception of having a back seat ."
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MaricelaHoward 2005 Ford Thunderbird 50th Anniversary Edition RWDReview:

Beautiful Steel-blue Ford Thunderbird — As posted on Hagerty, unforgettable is simply not a big enough word to describe Ford’s Thunderbird, ...

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heinem1 2005 Ford Thunderbird 50th Anniversary Edition RWDReview:

50 Anniversity, Limited Edition — Drive and rides very nice. Wife's car and she loves the Cashmere color and looks. White cashmere le...

Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)

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2023 Chevrolet Camaro
1LS Coupe RWD
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Specs

2005 Ford Thunderbird
50th Anniversary Edition RWD
2023 Chevrolet Camaro
1LS Coupe RWD
Powertrain 5-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
RWD
RWD
Fuel Economy, City
16 MPG
22 MPG
19 MPG
Fuel Economy, Highway
22 MPG
30 MPG
28 MPG
Fuel Tank Volume 18 gal 19 gal
Engine
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline
Power
280 hp @ 6,000 RPM
275 hp @ 5,600 RPM
275 hp @ 5,600 RPM
Torque
286 lb-ft @ 4,000 RPM
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Cylinders
8 cylinders
4 cylinders
4 cylinders
Compression Ratio
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9.5:1
9.5:1
Displacement
3,900 cc
2,000 cc
2,000 cc
Bore x Stroke
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3.39 in x 3.39 in
3.39 in x 3.39 in
Safety
ABS Brakes Standard Standard
Driver Airbag Standard Standard
Passenger Airbag Standard Standard
Front Side Airbags Standard Standard
Curtain Airbags -- Standard
NHTSA Crash Test Results
Overall -- 4 stars
Front Crash Overall -- 4 stars
Front Crash Driver -- 4 stars
Front Crash Passenger -- 4 stars
Side Crash Overall -- 5 stars
Side Barrier Driver -- 5 stars
Side Barrier Passenger -- 5 stars
Side Pole Driver -- 5 stars
Rollover -- 5 stars
Comfort and Convenience
Leather Seats Standard --
Air Conditioning Standard Standard
CD Player Standard --
CD Changer Standard --
Radio Standard Standard
Power Windows Standard Standard
Power Door Locks Standard Standard
Driver Power Seats Standard Standard
Passenger Power Seats Standard Standard
Interior
Maximum Seating 2 seats 4 seats
Front Legroom 42.7 in 43.9 in
Back Legroom -- 29.9 in
Payload and Towing
Cargo Volume 8.5 cu ft 9.1 cu ft
Exterior
Length 186.3 in 188.3 in
Width 72 in 74.7 in
Height 52.1 in 53.1 in
Wheelbase 107.2 in 110.7 in

Available Options

2005 Ford Thunderbird
50th Anniversary Edition RWD
2023 Chevrolet Camaro
1LS Coupe RWD

Exterior Colors

  • Black
  • Radiant Red Tintcoat
  • Rapid Blue
  • Red Hot
  • Riverside Blue Metallic
  • Shadow Gray Metallic
  • Sharkskin Metallic
  • Summit White
  • Vivid Orange Metallic

Option Packages

  • LPO, Interior Spectrum Lighting, Red Day, Satin Red and Gloss Red Pattern Finish
  • LPO, Black Interior Appearance Package
  • LPO, Black Metallic Body-Side Spear Stripes
  • LPO, Blue Body-Side Spear Stripes
  • LPO, Body-Color Blade Spoiler
  • LPO, Body-Color High-Wing Spoiler
  • LPO, Body-Color Spoiler With Wicker Package
  • LPO, Carbon Fiber Exhaust Tip
  • LPO, Carbon Flash Metallic Blade Spoiler
  • LPO, Carbon Flash Metallic Wing Spoiler
  • LPO, Dark Tint Rear Lighting Package
  • LPO, Front Splitter, Body Color
  • LPO, Front Splitter, Carbon Flash Metallic
  • LPO, Front Splitter, Satin Black, Second Generation
  • LPO, Gray Body-Side Spear Stripes
  • LPO, Ground Effects, Carbon Flash Metallic, Second Generation
  • LPO, Interior Spectrum Lighting, Dark Night (Black With Gray Accents)
  • LPO, Interior Spectrum Lighting, STRUCTURA (Brushed Aluminum)
  • LPO, Red Accent Exterior Package
  • LPO, Red Body-Side Spear Stripes
  • LPO, Satin Black Blade Spoiler
  • LPO, Satin Black Front Splitter/Side Rockers Package
  • LPO, Satin Black Hood Stripe With Red Hot Hash Mark
  • LPO, Satin Black Hood Stripe With Silver Ice Metallic Hash Mark
  • LPO, Satin Black Rocker Moldings
  • LPO, Satin Black Stinger Stripe
  • LPO, Satin Black Wing Spoiler
  • LPO, Silver Body-Side Spear Stripes
  • LPO, Silver Stinger Stripe
  • LPO, Weather Protection Package
  • LPO, White Pearl Body-Side Spear Stripes
  • LPO, White Pearl Stinger Stripe
  • Transmission, 8-Speed Automatic

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