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

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

The Ford Mustang's current nationwide average price is $29,004, and its year-round low is $25,612.37. That puts the model's current pricing in a fairly broad band across generations, with newer examples commanding the highest averages and older ones sitting much lower. Recently, prices have come down for the 2024 and 2025 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Ford Mustang a good car?

Yes — the Ford Mustang earns strong marks from owners across the lineup, and its appeal is anchored by a 4.62/5 all-generations user rating. The all-generations owner rating is 4.62/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Mustang's powerful performance, fun driving experience, and iconic styling. Across the years, the recurring themes are strong acceleration, engaging handling, and the emotional appeal of the V8 sound and character.

Expert reviews rate the 2018 and 2021 models among the highest across all years.

The main tradeoffs that show up in recent expert reviews are cramped rear seating, limited cargo space, and a noisy cabin, especially in performance-focused versions.

28.3% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Ford Mustang models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently praise the Mustang for its performance, driving enjoyment, and styling, and those strengths show up repeatedly across the model years in the data. The car's broad range of engines and trims also gives you plenty of ways to choose a version that fits your priorities.

• Owners rate the Ford Mustang between 4.42 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk depends heavily on model year and maintenance history, so a well-documented example is the safest path.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 75.5% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2022 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Standard safety features for all Mustangs include frontal collision warning with automatic emergency braking, lane-keep assist, a blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert, rear parking sensors, rain-sensing wipers, and automatic high beams.
• Infotainment: All 2024 Mustangs come with a large 13.2-inch infotainment touchscreen and a digital instrument cluster, with Sync 4 infotainment, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Amazon Alexa integration.
• Fuel efficiency: The EPA estimates the four-cylinder EcoBoost will return 22 mpg city, 33 mpg highway, and 26 mpg in combined driving. The V8-powered GT is rated at 15/24 mpg city/highway and 18 mpg combined with the automatic transmission.

Which Ford Mustang trim should I buy?

The 2024 Ford Mustang offers...

• EcoBoost: The EcoBoost starts at $32,515 and gives you the turbocharged 2.3-liter engine, the 13.2-inch touchscreen, and the updated cabin design; it is the best-value trim if you want the Mustang experience at the lowest starting price.
• GT: The GT starts at $44,090 and adds the 5.0-liter V8, six-speed manual, and stronger muscle-car character for buyers who want the classic V8 formula.
• GT Convertible: The GT Convertible is available only in Premium trim and starts at $54,110, adding open-air driving to the V8 setup for shoppers who want the most premium version in the lineup.

What Ford Mustang do most buyers choose?

The Ford Mustang years with the most listings are 2024, 2025, and 2023.

These higher-volume model years tend to be the most popular used picks because they combine broad availability with strong deal percentages. That gives you more inventory to compare while still keeping a healthy share of listings priced as good or great deals.

What is the Ford Mustang's resale value?

Most Mustang model years in the table are moving lower year over year, which creates better entry points for used buyers. A few years are still rising, so the market is not moving in one direction across the board. The sharpest declines are concentrated in the newer and mid-cycle examples, while some older and recent years are holding firmer.

The 2015 model year is holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2023, 2014, and 2022 model years have held their value best, with prices flat to rising year-over-year.

Is the Ford Mustang safe?

• 2024: 6/10
• 2021: 9/10
• 2020: 7/10
• 2018: 8/10
• 2016: 9/10
• 2015: 9/10
• 2014: 6/10

Standard safety features for all Mustangs include frontal collision warning with automatic emergency braking, lane-keep assist, a blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert, rear parking sensors, rain-sensing wipers, and automatic high beams.

For the safest used buy, the 2015, 2016 and 2021 models all post the highest confirmed score of 9/10.

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

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −9.82% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −5.3%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 33.3% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 33.1%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $38,020. The Ford Mustang offers iconic styling and a classic rear-wheel-drive performance character that has made it a long-running favorite.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The 2024 Mustang's entry-level engine is the EcoBoost 2.3-liter turbocharged four-cylinder that produces 315 horsepower and 350 pound-feet of torque.
• Tech: All 2024 Mustangs come with a large 13.2-inch infotainment touchscreen and a digital instrument cluster.
• Safety: Standard safety features for all Mustangs include frontal collision warning with automatic emergency braking, lane-keep assist, a blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert, rear parking sensors, rain-sensing wipers, and automatic high beams.
• Starting price: The base 2024 Ford Mustang EcoBoost has a starting price of $32,515 (including $1,595 in destination fees).

If you're buying used today, the 2024 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for 2027 inventory to mature.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from August 21, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.