Used Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 for Sale nearWest Rutland, VT

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 $79,422, and its lowest point over the past year was $76,898. 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 compelling choice if you want a muscle car with standout performance and strong enthusiast appeal. The all-generations owner rating is 4.73/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise its exhilarating power, impressive performance, and thrilling driving experience. They also repeatedly highlight its muscular design and acceleration, which help define the car’s appeal.

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

The main trade-offs center on cargo space, interior simplicity, and value, with recent expert coverage also pointing to transmission behavior and ownership costs as recurring concerns.

33.8% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently praise the Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 for its thrilling power, strong performance, and memorable driving character. The car’s appeal is reinforced by enthusiastic owner feedback across the model years in the data.

• 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 shaped by high-performance hardware and the kinds of mechanical concerns that can come with it, so a careful pre-purchase inspection is especially important.

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:

• Safety package: Technology Package with blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert
• Infotainment: Sync 3 infotainment system with an 8-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, HD Radio, satellite radio, FordPass Connect services, and nine stereo speakers
• Fuel efficiency: 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 core 2020 GT500 brings the hand-assembled 5.2-liter V8 with a 2.65-liter supercharger, a 7-speed dual-clutch automated manual transmission, adaptive damping, active exhaust, and a strong mix of performance hardware and tech. It suits you if you want the full GT500 experience without chasing special-edition extras, and it stands out as the best-value choice.
• GT500 with Carbon Fiber Track Package: This version adds carbon-fiber wheels, upgraded tires, carbon fiber trim, and a carbon-fiber adjustable racing wing, making it the pick for buyers who want the most track-focused hardware in the lineup.
• 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 most comfort- and convenience-oriented choice.

What Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 do most buyers choose?

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

Those higher-volume years tend to draw more shoppers because they offer a broader selection of examples at the most active price points. More listings also give you a better chance of finding the right color, mileage, and equipment mix.

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

Prices are moving upward across the model years shown, which points to strong demand for used examples. That kind of movement can make the GT500 a more expensive buy, but it also suggests the car continues to command attention in the used market.

The 2020, 2022, 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?

Buy now if:

• Sweet-spot year: The 2021 model has the most listings at a current average price of $96,140. The Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 offers thrilling straight-line performance and a dramatic, collectible character that make it especially appealing to enthusiasts.

If you're buying used today, the 2021 model year offers the best mix of value and availability.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 20, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.