With production of the Chevy Camaro and Dodge Challenger now officially ended, the Ford Mustang is the last V8-powered American muscle car on the market. With that in mind, it should come as no surprise that Ford is upping the price tag for V8 Mustang models considerably with the launch of the 2025 model year. Meanwhile, pricing for four-cylinder Mustang models remains unchanged.
As the Ford Mustang heads into the 2025 model year, prices for the GT Fastback, GT Fastback Premium, GT Convertible Premium, Dark Horse, and Dark Horse Premium are all significantly higher than they were for the 2024 model year. The biggest price increase was applied to the Dark Horse Premium, which is now $69,870 for the 2025 model year, a $3,645 increase compared to the 2024 model year, bringing the Dark Horse Premium more or less in line with the base price for the C8 Corvette Stingray.
Moving down the lineup, the Dark Horse is now $2,645 more expensive, up to $64,875, while pricing for the GT models is up $2,600 across the board, with the GT Convertible Premium now priced at $57,075, the GT Fastback Premium now priced at $51,575, and the GT Fastback priced at $47,055.
While the V8 models are now more expensive, pricing for four-cylinder Mustang EcoBoost models remains unchanged compared to the 2024 model year. The base EcoBoost starts at $33,515 and ranges up to $44,540 for the EcoBoost Convertible Premium. This year-to-year static pricing is largely due to competition from small sports cars like the Mazda MX-5 Miata, the Toyota GR86 / Subaru BRZ, and the Nissan Z.
In addition to price increases, the 2025 model year also brings a bit more equipment for certain trims. Notable additions include dual-zone climate control and standard leather / vinyl seats for the GT Fastback. The 10-speed automatic transmission is also now a no-cost option. EcoBoost models get standard dual-zone climate control.
GM’s decision to discontinue the sixth-generation Chevy Camaro late last year has left a significant gap in the market for V8-powered American muscle cars. While GM has confirmed that a new generation for the Camaro nameplate will return at some point, details remain scarce. That said, all signs point to electrification.
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I’m hoping we see a V8 hybrid Mustang with AWD! Nobody wants an electric Camaro, just let the nameplate RIP.
+1 Keeping the V8 and adding AWD would be smart. Doubt it’ll happen tho.
We had a new Dark Horse in the shop a few weeks ago tinting it. I am NOT a Mustang fan at all, but it was a pretty “SICK” looking car especially after giving it a 5% tint job. I will say the $70k price tag is alittle ridiculous!
Malaise era II progresses into the dreary 2020’s. Car enthusiasts barely have anything left in American offerings.
Exactly! The good news is, if you are a 65+ year old woman, you have about 400 different crossover models to choose from.
This is what happens when wokeness, environmental extremism, managerial incompetence, and radical liberalism converge.
I’m a Ford guy through and through but the Mustang has only gotten so good because the Camaro is so good. Now GM is leaving that market wide-open to Ford and the Dearborn guys are taking the money and running. Please GM, your lineup is thin enough. Bring back Camaro for 2025, skinny down the versions to Coupe or Convertible. Turbo 4 or V8 and 2 trim levels, base and RS/SS dependent on cylinder count. It’s crazy to abdicate this market to Ford and I’m fearful the Mustang will stagnate without the Camaro nipping at its heels.
V-8 only
Nice little jab at the end but the Camaro was a better car for many of the last several years.
In some ways, I agree. The Camaro chassis and steering was damn near perfect, more nimble and lighter in feel than the Mustang. Engine’s were a toss up, but I’d give Mustang the edge at the bottom of the food chain. The EcoBoost is a better engine than the GM 2.0 turbo. Styling is totally subjective, as is interior quality, I preferred the Mustang before the 2024 “Tokyo by Night” digital gauge cluster arrived. Usability and visibility is probably the Mustang’s biggest advantage, owing to its more upright cabin and taller glass. In the court of public opinion however Mustang was the leader, hence my “nipping at its heels” comment.
A Mustang for about the same price as a Corvette. Ford has got to be kidding us.
You’re right! Unless just a big fan of the V8 Mustang & styling, would imagine for that kind of money Corvette better choice in terms of performance & value.
Eco-boost mustang should be illegal
I’ve been a lifelong chevy/gm guy. But I don’t see myself ever buying a new gm vehicle. The only exception being maybe the silverado.
There is really not any reason to pick a chevy vs any of the other brands. There’s nothing that stands out anymore
Tesla reported today just shy of 900 mil for the quarter in credits. That is for the QUARTER. Guess who paid them? Yep, those V8 engines. Net income was a mere 1.5B or without those credits would have been 600mil on around 25B of revenue, or 2.4% profit margin. This is why ford and gm have negative of 0 profit on EV’s and are ok with it. Those ev’s help compensate for dollars they’d otherwise have to give to tesla.
I swear Barra and Farley must be having a contest to see who is the most incompetent CEO. If I didn’t know better I would think they are trying to launch their respective companies into bankruptcy.
Long live the V8 manual Mustang!