Is the 2021 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 183.3 in.
- Seniors: 0 of 3. Height 54.7 in. Class middle half 50.4 to 54.3 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 $132 a month |
| Seniors | No | 0 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | No | No AWD or 4WD |
| Worth the money | Yes | 54% 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 31.1 in | 18 | No |
| Rear headroom | 34.8 in | Median 34.8 in | 19 | Yes |
| Cargo behind the last row | 13.5 cu ft | Median 10.4 cu ft | 19 | Yes |
Is the Mustang a good first car?
No. Passes 3 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $27,205 | Median $93,050 | 39 | Yes |
| Horsepower | 310 hp | 255 hp to 562 hp | 37 | Yes |
| Length | 188.5 in | Median 183.3 in | 37 | No |
| Turning circle | 43.8 ft | Median 37.4 ft | 29 | No |
| Fuel cost per mile | 12.8 cents | Median 15.2 cents | 39 | Yes |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the Mustang a good commuter car?
Yes. $111 a month to commute. Class median $132.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $111
- Median of 39 coupes
- $132
- Highway mpg
- 32 mpg, top 6% of 36
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 | 50.4 to 54.3 in tall | 37 | No |
| Front headroom | 37.6 in | Median 38.0 in | 24 | No |
| Turning circle | 43.8 ft | Median 37.4 ft | 29 | 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 54% below cars like it.
- Price, EcoBoost RWD
- $27,205
- Predicted price
- $59,644
- Gap
- -$32,439 (-54%)
- Model error
- 14% median, 277 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2021 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 102 trims of other makes, coupes, 2021.
What this cannot tell you
No safety, reliability or insurance data.
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