A 2021 Ford Mustang still asks 59% of what a 2026 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 5 coupes we price, that ranks #3, right at the class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 3 (−25.9%), after which losses ease to about 11.9% a year. Mileage costs it 59%: the same car reads 100k–150k instead of Under 40k miles. Calculated from 901 listings.
Ford Mustang value by year
The newest Mustang at under half the 2025 price is the 2018, with a median asking price of $17,500 (45% of it). A 2023 and a 2022 ask almost the same, $25,900 against $25,900, so the newer year costs next to nothing extra.
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $31,988 | $87,999 | 5 | |
| 2025 | $30,410 | $59,999 | 11 | |
| 2024 | $23,795 | $59,962 | 31 | |
| 2023 | $20,558 | $54,995 | 14 | |
| 2022 | $15,990 | $45,000 | 18 | |
| 2021 | $17,495 | $43,495 | 24 | |
| 2020 | $16,500 | $34,995 | 37 | |
| 2019 | $13,990 | $36,500 | 39 | |
| 2018 | $12,900 | $28,755 | 33 | |
| 2017 | $11,999 | $31,000 | 45 | |
| 2016 | $9,200 | $26,977 | 44 | |
| 2015 | $10,990 | $25,999 | 46 | |
| 2014 | $6,000 | $17,499 | 58 | |
| 2013 | $5,150 | $24,350 | 28 | |
| 2012 | $3,500 | $13,500 | 30 | |
| 2011 | $4,850 | $23,999 | 23 | |
| 2010 | $3,000 | $17,988 | 22 | |
| 2009 | $9,000 | $42,000 | 11 | |
| 2008 | $2,500 | $19,995 | 27 | |
| 2007 | $2,500 | $23,500 | 35 | |
| 2006 | $3,000 | $15,900 | 41 | |
| 2005 | $2,400 | $14,500 | 36 | |
| 2004 | $2,300 | $13,496 | 34 | |
| 2003 | $2,000 | $25,000 | 37 | |
| 2002 | $2,500 | $11,999 | 18 | |
| 2001 | $3,000 | $15,500 | 27 | |
| 2000 | $1,795 | $6,990 | 14 | |
| 1999 | $2,500 | $17,950 | 18 | |
| 1998 | $1,850 | $12,500 | 16 | |
| 1997 | $3,000 | $15,750 | 9 | |
| 1996 | $2,500 | $17,000 | 10 | |
| 1995 | $1,850 | $9,995 | 19 | |
| 1994 | $3,000 | $8,995 | 7 | |
| 1993 | $6,400 | $18,000 | 8 | |
| 1992 | $4,000 | $16,000 | 4 | |
| 1991 | $3,900 | $16,500 | 14 | |
| 1990 | $2,250 | $25,500 | 8 |
How the Ford Mustang depreciates
The newest Ford Mustang has a median asking price of $45,130; a 36-year-older one runs about $7,999 — roughly 82% lost over 36 years (compare the typical depreciation curve by age).
Does the Ford Mustang hold value better than its rivals?
Over the same 5 years the Audi A5 keeps 42%, against 59% for the Mustang. The Mustang holds value better than the Audi A5.
The Ford Mustang market right now
Adjust your Ford Mustang value for mileage
Crossing 100k miles costs a Ford Mustang about 59% of its under-40k asking price:
Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
For a 2025 Ford Mustang: a dealer trade-in offer is around $30,410, selling private-party nets about $38,469, and a lot asks near $59,999 — a $29,589 spread on the same car.
What sellers really ask, from our own listings: for the same model year, the Mustang costs a median 19% more from a dealer than from a private seller, across the 8 recent model years with enough of both. Title, state and mileage effects are on the Ford Mustang price page.
| Model year | Private seller (listings) | Dealer (listings) | Dealer vs private |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $55,750 (6) | $129,800 (11) | +133% |
| 2025 | $50,000 (5) | $35,996 (29) | −28% |
| 2024 | $50,000 (21) | $33,995 (59) | −32% |
| 2023 | $26,900 (17) | $34,999 (21) | +30% |
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Ford Mustang value FAQ
How much is a Ford Mustang worth?
It depends mostly on the model year: in our listings the median asking price runs from $2,800 to $45,130 across 37 model years. A 2025 is worth about $38,469, the median of 11 listings.
How much does mileage cut a Ford Mustang's value?
Among Mustangs from the last eight model years, those with under 40,000 miles ask a median $36,925, and those with over 150,000 miles ask $12,250; crossing 100,000 miles alone costs about 59%.
Which Ford Mustang year is the best value?
The newest Mustang at under half the 2025 price is the 2018, with a median asking price of $17,500 (45% of it). A 2023 and a 2022 ask almost the same, $25,900 against $25,900, so the newer year costs next to nothing extra.
Is a Ford Mustang cheaper from a dealer or a private seller?
Usually from a private seller: for the same model year, dealers ask a median 19% more, across 8 recent model years in our listings.
Does the Mustang hold value better than the Audi A5?
Yes: over 5 years the Mustang keeps 59% of its value and the Audi A5 42%, by the median asking prices of the 2026 and 2021 model years.
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