DEARBORN, Mich., Sept. 14, 2004 -- Ford Division today announced that the 2005 Ford Mustang, an all-new version of America’s best-selling sports car, will be priced at $19,410 for the V-6 Coupe. The V-8 powered Ford Mustang GT will begin at $24,995, making it the most affordable 300-horsepower sports car in the industry.

Mustang has thrived for 40 years by staying true to the basic formula established in 1964: great design and affordable performance. The new 2005 Ford Mustang continues that tradition with an all-new platform and clean-sheet design that makes it faster, safer, more agile and better looking than ever.

“Today, we’re delivering on the promise that we made to Mustang and sports car aficionados earlier this year,” said Steve Lyons, Ford Division president. “We’re delivering unparalleled value with the new 2005 Mustang V-6 Coupe for under $20,000 and the V-8 Mustang GT for under $25,000, which is quite fitting for a car that is unparalleled in so many ways.”

The Mustang is part of the most aggressive rollout of new cars, trucks and SUVs in Ford history. By this fall, Ford Division dealers will field a showroom where more than 60 percent of the vehicles are all new or significantly freshened. In addition to Mustang, new products include the Ford F-150 and F-Series Super Duty pickups, Freestyle, Five Hundred, Focus, Escape, Escape Hybrid and Ford GT.

All of these designs are among the more than 65 new products Ford, Lincoln and Mercury are introducing in North America during the next five years. Next year, Ford will add the Ford Mustang Convertible, which will be unveiled in January at the 2005 Los Angeles Auto Show.


2005 Ford Mustang V-6 Coupe
2005 Ford Mustang V-6 Coupe
The most attainable Mustang is the well-equipped V-6 Coupe Deluxe model, which has a base manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of $19,410. This includes the destination and delivery charge. Taxes, title and license fees are not included.

Major standard equipment includes:

* 210-horsepower, 4.0-liter SOHC V-6 engine with Tremec 5-speed manual transmission
* 16-inch painted cast aluminum wheels with all-season tires
* Air conditioning, dual power mirrors and rear window defroster
* AM/FM stereo with single CD player
* Four wheel power disc brakes, with the biggest rotors and stiffest calipers ever fitted to a mainstream Mustang
* Ford Personal Safety SystemTM with standard occupant classification sensing to tailor the deployment of the front passenger airbag
* Power door locks with remote keyless entry and power windows with driver and passenger door one-touch up/down

The Mustang V-6 Coupe Premium model also starts under $20,000 and adds 16-inch bright machined aluminum wheels with chrome spinner, Shaker 500 audio system with six-disc CD changer and MP3 capability and six-way power adjustable driver seat -- all for $19,995. Major options and appearance packages available on all Mustang V-6 Coupe models include an exterior sport appearance package ($295), interior upgrade package ($450), five-speed automatic transmission ($995), anti-lock brakes with all-speed traction control ($775), side air bags ($370), leather seating surfaces ($695) and active anti-theft system ($255).


2005 Ford Mustang GT
2005 Ford Mustang GT
The industry’s most affordable 300-horsepower sports car is the Ford Mustang GT Coupe model, which has a base manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of $24,995. This includes the destination and delivery charge. Taxes, title and license fees are not included.

Major standard equipment includes:

* 300-horsepower, 4.6-liter SOHC 3-valve V-8 engine with Tremec 5-speed manual transmission
* Four wheel power disc brakes with four-channel anti-locking braking and all-speed traction control
* Stainless steel dual exhaust with unmistakable Mustang sound
* Front fog lamps in grille, rear spoiler and tilt steering wheel
* 17-inch painted cast aluminum wheels with Z-rated performance tires
* Air conditioning, dual power mirrors and rear window defroster
* AM/FM stereo with single CD player
* Ford Personal Safety SystemTM with standard occupant classification sensing to tailor the deployment of the front passenger airbag
* Power door locks with remote keyless entry and power windows with driver and passenger door one-touch up/down

The Mustang GT Coupe Premium model, which adds a Shaker 500 Audio system with six-disc CD player and Aberdeen leather-trimmed embossed sport bucket seats, begins at $26,330 .

Major options available on all Mustang GT Coupe models include an interior upgrade package ($450), interior color enhancement package ($175), five-speed automatic transmission ($995), side air bags ($370), 17” bright machined aluminum wheels ($195), active anti-theft system ($255) and Shaker 1000 audio system ($1,295).

The 2005 Ford Mustang, which will be manufactured at the Auto Alliance International Assembly in Flat Rock, Mich., will be arriving in Ford Division showrooms in October.

Very reasonable; good price for a good car

ya, people were thinking the GT's started around 28k.

not bad. Of course now people will complain more about the build quality because its cheaper.

When do you get yours 5liter ?

i'll pass on this one. Never liked the look of it, and i'd much prefer a DOHC 4valve to the SOHC 3valve. If the 06/07 Cobra doesn't impress me, then i'll start saving for a used 03/04

I'd prefer if these were the prices for sale in Australia.

Hahahaha CHEAP!

The GT starts at $32,795 CAD as Northpoints thread mentioned. That impresses me. I could see myself in a brand new Ford one day.

Beautiful car & very respectable prices

I love this car! I just can't stand that Ford is crapping in the Mustang gene pool still with that stupid auto 6-cyl model.

Uh if it wasn't for the 6 cylinder mustang the car never would have become the hit it was.

But they have cheap build quality guys!

I wish they didn't use the big displacement, SOHC V6...I think a Duratec mustang would be cool.

They sell 10 v6's for every gt.

Thats the money maker for Ford, always has been.

Hey, at least there IS a V8 version! I guess that would be sacrelige for you Mustang lovers if there wasn't!

As long as there's no 4 cylidner.

Although in this day and age, a turbocharged four could waste the V8

Ha! That would be awful, a Impreza engine stylie Mustang! 6 cylinders or more is good so lets be thankful!

25 grand for 300 hp and good looks, i'd have to say its a winner