Is the 2025 Ford Mustang a good car?
Yes.
4 of 7checks
- Family car: 1 of 4. Seats: 4 seats. Needs 5 or more.
- Seniors: 1 of 3. Height 55.0 in. Class middle half 49.0 to 55.0 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 | 1 of 4 parts |
| First car | Yes | 4 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | Yes | $111 vs $132 a month |
| Seniors | No | 1 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | No | No AWD or 4WD |
| Worth the money | Yes | 51% 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 1 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 4 seats | 5 or more | N/A | No |
| Rear legroom | 29.0 in | Median 32.2 in | 16 | No |
| Rear headroom | 34.8 in | Median 35.0 in | 17 | No |
| Cargo behind the last row | 13.3 cu ft | Median 10.4 cu ft | 21 | Yes |
Is the Mustang a good first car?
Yes. Passes 4 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $31,920 | Median $99,750 | 33 | Yes |
| Horsepower | 315 hp | 252 hp to 665 hp | 39 | Yes |
| Length | 189.4 in | Median 185.0 in | 35 | No |
| Turning circle | 36.5 ft | Median 38.0 ft | 28 | Yes |
| Fuel cost per mile | 12.8 cents | Median 15.2 cents | 35 | 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 35 coupes
- $132
- Highway mpg
- 32 mpg, top 13% of 32
Is the Mustang a good car for seniors?
No. Passes 1 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 55.0 in tall | 49.0 to 55.0 in tall | 38 | No |
| Front headroom | 37.6 in | Median 38.6 in | 23 | No |
| Turning circle | 36.5 ft | Median 38.0 ft | 28 | Yes |
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 51% below cars like it.
- Price, EcoBoost Fastback RWD
- $31,920
- Predicted price
- $64,653
- Gap
- -$32,733 (-51%)
- Model error
- 12% median, 299 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2025 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 112 trims of other makes, coupes, 2025.
What this cannot tell you
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