2021 Ford Mustang trim levels explained
Base to top
$45,695
- 15 trims. $27,205 to $72,900.
- Base: EcoBoost RWD. Top: Shelby GT500 RWD.
All 15 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EcoBoost RWD | $27,205 | $1,195 | 2.3L 4cyl | 310 hp | RWD | N/A | 25 mpg | 4 |
| EcoBoost Fastback RWD | $27,205 | $1,195 | 2.3L 4cyl | 310 hp | RWD | 6-speed manual | 24 mpg | 4 |
| EcoBoost Premium RWD | $32,225 | $1,195 | 2.3L 4cyl | 310 hp | RWD | N/A | 25 mpg | 4 |
| EcoBoost Premium Fastback RWD | $32,225 | $1,195 | 2.3L 4cyl | 310 hp | RWD | 6-speed manual | 24 mpg | 4 |
| EcoBoost RWD | $32,705 | $1,195 | 2.3L 4cyl | 310 hp | RWD | 10-speed automatic | 23 mpg | 4 |
| GT RWD | $36,285 | $1,195 | 5.0L 8cyl | 460 hp | RWD | N/A | 19 mpg | 4 |
| GT Fastback RWD | $36,285 | $1,195 | 5.0L 8cyl | 460 hp | RWD | 6-speed manual | 18 mpg | 4 |
| EcoBoost Premium RWD | $37,725 | $1,195 | 2.3L 4cyl | 310 hp | RWD | 10-speed automatic | 23 mpg | 4 |
| GT Premium RWD | $40,285 | $1,195 | 5.0L 8cyl | 460 hp | RWD | N/A | 19 mpg | 4 |
| GT Premium Fastback RWD | $40,285 | $1,195 | 5.0L 8cyl | 460 hp | RWD | 6-speed manual | 18 mpg | 4 |
| GT Premium RWD | $45,785 | $1,195 | 5.0L 8cyl | 460 hp | RWD | 10-speed automatic | 18 mpg | 4 |
| Mach 1 RWD | $52,400 | $1,195 | 5.0L 8cyl | 480 hp | RWD | N/A | 17 mpg | 4 |
| Mach 1 Fastback RWD | $52,400 | $1,195 | 5.0L 8cyl | 480 hp | RWD | 6-speed manual | 17 mpg | 4 |
| Shelby GT500 Fastback | $70,300 | $1,195 | 5.2L | 760 hp | N/A | 7-speed DCT | 14 mpg | 4 |
| Shelby GT500 RWD | $72,900 | $1,195 | 5.2L 8cyl | 760 hp | RWD | 7-speed DCT | 14 mpg | 2 |
What changes at each step
EcoBoost to EcoBoost Fastback: $0
EcoBoost RWD $27,205 to EcoBoost Fastback RWD $27,205.
- MPG: 25 mpg to 24 mpg.
No equipment data.
EcoBoost Fastback to EcoBoost Premium: +$5,020
EcoBoost Fastback RWD $27,205 to EcoBoost Premium RWD $32,225.
- MPG: 24 mpg to 25 mpg.
No equipment data.
EcoBoost Premium to EcoBoost Premium Fastback: $0
EcoBoost Premium RWD $32,225 to EcoBoost Premium Fastback RWD $32,225.
- MPG: 25 mpg to 24 mpg.
No equipment data.
EcoBoost Premium Fastback to GT: +$4,060
EcoBoost Premium Fastback RWD $32,225 to GT RWD $36,285.
- Engine: 2.3L 4cyl to 5.0L 8cyl.
- Power: 310 hp to 460 hp.
- MPG: 24 mpg to 19 mpg.
No equipment data.
GT to GT Fastback: $0
GT RWD $36,285 to GT Fastback RWD $36,285.
- MPG: 19 mpg to 18 mpg.
No equipment data.
GT Fastback to GT Premium: +$4,000
GT Fastback RWD $36,285 to GT Premium RWD $40,285.
- MPG: 18 mpg to 19 mpg.
No equipment data.
GT Premium to GT Premium Fastback: $0
GT Premium RWD $40,285 to GT Premium Fastback RWD $40,285.
- MPG: 19 mpg to 18 mpg.
No equipment data.
GT Premium Fastback to Mach 1: +$12,115
GT Premium Fastback RWD $40,285 to Mach 1 RWD $52,400.
- Power: 460 hp to 480 hp.
- MPG: 18 mpg to 17 mpg.
No equipment data.
Mach 1 Fastback to Shelby GT500 Fastback: +$17,900
Mach 1 Fastback RWD $52,400 to Shelby GT500 Fastback $70,300.
- Engine: 5.0L 8cyl to 5.2L.
- Power: 480 hp to 760 hp.
- MPG: 17 mpg to 14 mpg.
No equipment data.
Shelby GT500 Fastback to Shelby GT500: +$2,600
Shelby GT500 Fastback $70,300 to Shelby GT500 RWD $72,900.
- Seats: 4 to 2.
No equipment data.
Which trim has each feature
- Cheapest trim with leather seats: GT Premium RWD, $45,785.
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: EcoBoost Premium RWD, $37,725.
- Heated steering wheel: optional from EcoBoost Premium RWD, $37,725.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: EcoBoost RWD, $32,705.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: EcoBoost Premium RWD, $37,725.
- Navigation: optional from EcoBoost RWD, $32,705.
- Premium audio: optional from EcoBoost Premium RWD, $37,725.
- Remote start: optional from EcoBoost RWD, $32,705.
- Not on any trim: a 360 camera, a power liftgate or trunk, a third row, heated rear seats, a panoramic roof.
S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.
| Feature | EcoBoost RWD | EcoBoost Premium RWD | GT Premium RWD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leather seats | N | N | S |
| Heated front seats | N | S | S |
| Heated steering wheel | N | O | O |
| 360 camera | N | N | N |
| Blind spot warning | S | S | S |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | N | S | S |
| Power liftgate or trunk | N | N | N |
| Third row | N | N | N |
| Navigation | O | O | O |
| Premium audio | N | O | O |
| Remote start | O | O | O |
| Heated rear seats | N | N | N |
| Panoramic roof | N | N | N |
No equipment data for 12 trims.
Cheapest trim with
- The most hp: Shelby GT500 Fastback, 760 hp, $70,300.
- The best mpg: EcoBoost RWD, 25 mpg, $27,205.
New for 2021
Compared with 2020. Trims matched by name.
- Added: Mach 1 RWD, Mach 1 Fastback RWD.
- Dropped: BULLITT RWD, Bullitt Fastback RWD, Shelby GT350 Fastback, Shelby GT350R Fastback, Shelby GT350 RWD, Shelby GT350R RWD.
- Carried over with a price: 10 trims. Median change: +$405.
| Trim | 2020 | 2021 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| EcoBoost RWD | $26,670 | $27,205 | +$535 |
| EcoBoost Fastback RWD | $26,670 | $27,205 | +$535 |
| EcoBoost Premium RWD | $31,685 | $32,225 | +$540 |
| EcoBoost Premium Fastback RWD | $31,685 | $32,225 | +$540 |
| GT RWD | $35,880 | $36,285 | +$405 |
| GT Fastback RWD | $35,880 | $36,285 | +$405 |
| GT Premium RWD | $39,880 | $40,285 | +$405 |
| GT Premium Fastback RWD | $39,880 | $40,285 | +$405 |
| Shelby GT500 Fastback | $70,300 | $70,300 | $0 |
| Shelby GT500 RWD | $72,900 | $72,900 | $0 |
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