Used Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 for Sale nearBushkill, PA

How much does the Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 cost in today's market?

Used Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Ford Mustang Shelby GT500's current nationwide average price is $85,775, and its year-round low is $76,805.70. That gives you a sense of the model's current pricing floor and where the market has been trading across the year. Recently, prices have held firm or risen year-over-year across the most recent model years.

Is the Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 a good car?

Yes — the Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 is a strong pick if you want a high-performance muscle car with standout power and a thrilling driving experience. The all-generations owner rating is 4.73/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise its exhilarating performance, muscular design, and acceleration, and they also respond well to its striking looks and overall presence. Across the expert-tested years, the GT500’s appeal centers on its power, handling, and sound, which reinforces its emotional, enthusiast-focused character.

Expert reviews rate the 2020 model among the highest across all years.

The trade-offs that come up most often are basic interior features, limited rear passenger space, and high ownership costs.

32.2% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 models reliable?

Owners consistently rate the Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 highly for its power, performance, and driving excitement, and expert commentary reinforces that it delivers a memorable, enthusiast-focused experience. Across the model years, the strongest themes are its thrilling acceleration, strong road presence, and overall sense of occasion.

• Owners rate the Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 between 3.8 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is best managed by checking maintenance history closely and focusing on well-kept examples.

What should I look for when buying a used Ford Mustang Shelby GT500?

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is excellent at 92.1% — clean inventory, standard diligence applies.

Key things to evaluate:

• Infotainment: Sync 3 infotainment system with an 8-inch touchscreen display, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, HD Radio, satellite radio, FordPass Connect services, and nine stereo speakers.
• Fuel efficiency: fuel economy ratings of 12 mpg in the city and 18 mpg on the highway.

Which Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 trim should I buy?

The 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 offers these trims:

• GT500: The GT500 centers on the hand-assembled 5.2-liter V8 with a 2.65-liter supercharger, 760 hp, and a 7-speed dual-clutch automated manual transmission, and it adds digital instrumentation, Sync 3 with an 8-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Track Apps. It also brings a reworked front end, a massive louvered hood vent, a standard rear spoiler, and a rear diffuser panel, making it the best-value trim for buyers who want the core GT500 experience.
• GT500 with Technology Package: This version adds a navigation system, a 12-speaker B&O Play premium sound system, blind-spot monitoring, and rear cross-traffic alert, making it the better choice if you want more convenience and driver-assistance content.

What Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 do most buyers choose?

The Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 years with the most listings are 2021, 2020, and 2022.

Higher-listing years usually give you more shopping flexibility, which can make it easier to compare prices, colors, and condition. They also tend to be the years most shoppers gravitate toward because there are simply more examples to choose from.

What is the Ford Mustang Shelby GT500's resale value?

Prices are moving upward across the model years shown, which points to steady demand for the GT500. That kind of movement can support resale strength if you buy carefully and keep the car in strong condition. The 2022, 2020, and 2021 model years have held their value best, with prices flat to rising year-over-year.

Is the Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 safe?

• 2020: 8/10

For the safest used buy, the 2020 model posts the highest confirmed score of 8/10.

Should I buy a used Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Sweet-spot year: The 2021 model has the most listings at a current average price of $98,613. The Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 offers exclusive styling and serious performance upgrades that make it a standout Shelby-badged Mustang.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The hand-assembled 5.2-liter V8 with a 2.65-liter supercharger delivers 760 hp at 7,300 rpm and 625 lb-ft of torque at 5,000 rpm, with 12 mpg in the city and 18 mpg on the highway.
• Tech: Digital instrumentation is standard on a 12-inch display, and Sync 3 includes an 8-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, HD Radio, satellite radio, FordPass Connect services, and nine stereo speakers.
• Safety: The latest model adds a standard reversing camera and a blind-spot driver’s side mirror, with blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert included in the Technology Package.
• Starting price: a Shelby GT500 starts at $72,900.

If you're buying used today, the 2021 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for 2023 inventory to mature.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 4, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.