A 2026 Ford Mustang averages $45,130 today, with most selling between $36,174 and $129,800. ForCar prices the Ford Mustang from real US listings across 37 model years ($4,400–$73,995) — trade-in, private-party and dealer, adjusted for mileage. Free, no signup.
A 2021 Ford Mustang still asks 164% of what a 2026 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 3 coupes we price, that ranks #1, above the 70% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 6 (−70.3%), after which losses ease to about 13.2% a year. Mileage costs it 62%: the same car reads 100k–150k instead of Under 40k miles. Calculated from 1,601 listings.
Ford Mustang value by year
What a Ford Mustang is worth at each model year, from real US listings — the low (trade-in), median (private-party) and high (dealer) price.
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $36,174 | $129,800 | 11 | |
| 2025 | $28,700 | $47,555 | 27 | |
| 2024 | $25,800 | $59,500 | 36 | |
| 2023 | $21,888 | $107,888 | 15 | |
| 2022 | $19,990 | $42,223 | 28 | |
| 2021 | $21,950 | $73,995 | 68 | |
| 2020 | $13,988 | $45,000 | 60 | |
| 2019 | $12,500 | $37,995 | 67 | |
| 2018 | $11,900 | $34,995 | 51 | |
| 2017 | $13,500 | $31,950 | 73 | |
| 2016 | $10,000 | $30,500 | 75 | |
| 2015 | $9,400 | $26,999 | 92 | |
| 2014 | $7,500 | $18,000 | 93 | |
| 2013 | $6,500 | $36,995 | 54 | |
| 2012 | $5,750 | $24,000 | 56 | |
| 2011 | $4,988 | $21,000 | 56 | |
| 2010 | $4,750 | $15,000 | 50 | |
| 2009 | $2,000 | $28,000 | 35 | |
| 2008 | $4,000 | $15,500 | 45 | |
| 2007 | $3,200 | $23,500 | 71 | |
| 2006 | $3,200 | $16,900 | 96 | |
| 2005 | $2,500 | $15,500 | 57 | |
| 2004 | $3,500 | $14,496 | 43 | |
| 2003 | $2,500 | $36,000 | 57 | |
| 2002 | $3,000 | $12,800 | 18 | |
| 2001 | $1,900 | $10,900 | 31 | |
| 2000 | $1,795 | $14,495 | 37 | |
| 1999 | $4,500 | $18,500 | 32 | |
| 1998 | $2,700 | $9,900 | 25 | |
| 1997 | $4,200 | $15,000 | 13 | |
| 1996 | $3,300 | $20,000 | 22 | |
| 1995 | $2,800 | $17,500 | 32 | |
| 1994 | $2,950 | $12,995 | 31 | |
| 1993 | $8,500 | $26,000 | 14 | |
| 1992 | $5,000 | $13,900 | 5 | |
| 1991 | $4,500 | $24,950 | 5 | |
| 1990 | $4,900 | $27,500 | 20 |
How the Ford Mustang depreciates
Median market price by model year — how a Ford Mustang loses (or holds) value as it ages, from real listings. See how it tracks against the typical depreciation curve by age:
The newest Ford Mustang averages $45,130; a 36-year-older one runs about $13,500 — roughly 70% lost over 36 years. The steepest drop is usually in the first few years.
Does the Ford Mustang hold value better than its rivals?
Every coupe we price, ranked by how much of its 2026 price a 2021 car still asks. Higher is better — the Ford Mustang sits at #1 of 3, against a class median of 70%.
The Ford Mustang market right now
What the market asks for a Ford Mustang at each model year — the median of 4,351 real listings we track. Pro plots every individual listing on this chart.
Adjust your Ford Mustang value for mileage
Pick a model year and enter your odometer — see what your exact Ford Mustang is worth on today's market.
And here's what the market actually asks at each odometer band — crossing 100k costs a Ford Mustang about 62% of its under-40k price:
Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
Every Ford Mustang has three prices. Our low–median–high range maps to what a dealer pays you, what you'd get selling it yourself, and what a lot charges — compare with current used-market prices across all models.
For a 2026 Ford Mustang: a dealer trade-in offer is around $36,174, selling private-party nets about $45,130, and a lot asks near $129,800 — a $93,626 spread on the same car.
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Ford Mustang value FAQ
How much is a Ford Mustang worth?
A 2026 Ford Mustang averages $45,130 today (roughly $36,174–$129,800). Value depends on the year and mileage — see the table above for every model year, or add your mileage for an exact number.
Does mileage change the Ford Mustang value?
Yes — higher mileage lowers value. Enter your odometer reading in the mileage tool above to adjust the estimate from the model-year average.
Is the Ford Mustang value free?
Yes, every estimate is free with no signup, from real US market listings.
How is this calculated?
ForCar aggregates real asking prices for the Ford Mustang from current US listings into the low (10th percentile), median and high (90th percentile) price per model year.
Which Ford Mustang year is the best value?
See the value-by-year table and depreciation above — older years cost less but the newest years hold value best. The sweet spot is usually a few years old, where the steepest depreciation has already happened.
Is this a free Ford Mustang Blue Book alternative?
Yes. ForCar is a free, no-signup alternative to Kelley Blue Book and NADA — instead of a private formula, you see what Ford Mustangs are actually listed for right now, by year and mileage.
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