Is the 2020 Ford Mustang a good car?
No.
3 of 7checks
- Family car: 2 of 4. Seats: 4 seats. Needs 5 or more.
- First car: 3 of 5. Length 188.5 in. Class median 180.3 in.
- Seniors: 0 of 3. Height 54.7 in. Class middle half 48.0 to 54.0 in.
- Off-road: no AWD or 4WD.
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | No | 2 of 4 parts |
| First car | No | 3 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | Yes | $111 vs $139 a month |
| Seniors | No | 0 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | No | No AWD or 4WD |
| Worth the money | Yes | 52% below predicted |
| Good buy | Yes | No rival beats it |
- Each check compares the cheapest trim with the number to its class.
- A check passes when it misses at most 1 part.
- Yes when the car passes more than half of its checks.
Is the Mustang a good family car?
No. Passes 2 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 4 seats | 5 or more | N/A | No |
| Rear legroom | 29.0 in | Median 29.4 in | 18 | No |
| Rear headroom | 34.8 in | Median 34.8 in | 19 | Yes |
| Cargo behind the last row | 13.5 cu ft | Median 9.3 cu ft | 18 | Yes |
Is the Mustang a good first car?
No. Passes 3 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $26,670 | Median $94,950 | 38 | Yes |
| Horsepower | 310 hp | 241 hp to 571 hp | 38 | Yes |
| Length | 188.5 in | Median 180.3 in | 36 | No |
| Turning circle | 43.8 ft | Median 37.2 ft | 30 | No |
| Fuel cost per mile | 12.8 cents | Median 16.0 cents | 38 | Yes |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the Mustang a good commuter car?
Yes. $111 a month to commute. Class median $139.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $111
- Median of 38 coupes
- $139
- Highway mpg
- 32 mpg, top 4% of 33
Is the Mustang a good car for seniors?
No. Passes 0 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 54.7 in tall | 48.0 to 54.0 in tall | 36 | No |
| Front headroom | 37.6 in | Median 38.1 in | 25 | No |
| Turning circle | 43.8 ft | Median 37.2 ft | 30 | No |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the Mustang a good off-road vehicle?
No. No AWD or 4WD.
Is the Mustang worth the money?
Yes. Priced 52% below cars like it.
- Price, EcoBoost RWD
- $26,670
- Predicted price
- $55,271
- Gap
- -$28,601 (-52%)
- Model error
- 16% median, 291 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2020 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the Mustang a good buy?
Yes. No rival beats it on all four.
Compared with 111 trims of other makes, coupes, 2020.
What this cannot tell you
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