Priced: 2010 Ford Mustang Undercuts Base 2010 Chevrolet Camaro
12-03-08 | 09:52 AM
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Priced: 2010 Ford Mustang Undercuts Base 2010 Chevrolet Camaro
DEARBORN, Michigan — The base 2010 Ford Mustang will undercut its closest rival, the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro. Ford said the base V6-powered 2010 Mustang will start at $21,845, including an $850 destination charge. The base V6-powered 2010 Chevrolet Camaro starts at $22,995, including a $750 destination charge.
The base redesigned 2010 Mustang is $1,150 cheaper than the redesigned 2010 Camaro. The 2010 Mustang is also marginally cheaper than the base 2009 Dodge Challenger. The Challenger has a price premium of $150 over the 2010 Mustang. The base Challenger with a 3.5-liter V6 starts at $21,995, including a $675 destination charge.
However, a top-of-the-line 2010 Ford Mustang GT Convertible Premium model starts at $36,845, including shipping. The uplevel 2010 Chevrolet Camaro with a V8 starts at $30,995, including destination.
Ford's price list for the 2010 Mustang includes a wide range of options, including a $1,995 glass roof, $300 Red Candy specialty paint and a $2,195 electronics package, which includes a navigation system and dual zone automatic temperature control. The "over the top" racing stripe adds another $395, while a remote starter on automatic transmission models adds $345.
Ford said the optional five-speed automatic transmission adds another $995 to the 2010 Mustang's bottom line. Expect to pay $495 for optional 18-inch painted or polished aluminum wheels. Ford said the 19-inch bright machined aluminum wheels, which are optional on the GT Premium model, will cost $1,095.
Inside Line says: Consider it a bit of a price war among Detroit's muscle cars, with Ford leading the pack with the value model. — Anita Lienert, Correspondent
The base redesigned 2010 Mustang is $1,150 cheaper than the redesigned 2010 Camaro. The 2010 Mustang is also marginally cheaper than the base 2009 Dodge Challenger. The Challenger has a price premium of $150 over the 2010 Mustang. The base Challenger with a 3.5-liter V6 starts at $21,995, including a $675 destination charge.
However, a top-of-the-line 2010 Ford Mustang GT Convertible Premium model starts at $36,845, including shipping. The uplevel 2010 Chevrolet Camaro with a V8 starts at $30,995, including destination.
Ford's price list for the 2010 Mustang includes a wide range of options, including a $1,995 glass roof, $300 Red Candy specialty paint and a $2,195 electronics package, which includes a navigation system and dual zone automatic temperature control. The "over the top" racing stripe adds another $395, while a remote starter on automatic transmission models adds $345.
Ford said the optional five-speed automatic transmission adds another $995 to the 2010 Mustang's bottom line. Expect to pay $495 for optional 18-inch painted or polished aluminum wheels. Ford said the 19-inch bright machined aluminum wheels, which are optional on the GT Premium model, will cost $1,095.
Inside Line says: Consider it a bit of a price war among Detroit's muscle cars, with Ford leading the pack with the value model. — Anita Lienert, Correspondent
ffpower says: Well Ford, it's good that your base Mustang undercuts the base Camaro by a grand but how many horsepower does your pony car "undercut" the competitors? A ~200hp 4.0L v6 = epic failure no matter how you spin it.
12-03-08 | 10:10 AM
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i wonder what the $ per hp ratio would be tho when you decide to upgrade both cars.
I bet you even tho the stang is only marginally cheaper and has a lot less power, it would end up being a whole lot cheaper to mod it. (talking about the 4.0 v8 vs 3.6 v6)
I bet you even tho the stang is only marginally cheaper and has a lot less power, it would end up being a whole lot cheaper to mod it. (talking about the 4.0 v8 vs 3.6 v6)
12-03-08 | 10:13 AM
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I might get a used Vette instead.
12-03-08 | 11:17 AM
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Camaro gets IRS and a 300hp V6. Seems like a buy. F better figure out something to try and get Mustang sales.
12-03-08 | 11:38 AM
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Ill pay more for 300 HP and probably better gas mileage....though I'd rather have the 2.0L turbo.
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12-06-08 | 11:33 PM
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200ish hp from a 4.0L V6? oye... is it an OHV or something?
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