2017 Ford Mustang vs. 2018 Ford Mustang
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2017 Ford Mustang and 2018 Ford Mustang contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2017 Ford Mustang and the 2018 Ford Mustang.
When we compare the 2017 Ford Mustang's and the 2018 Ford Mustang's specifications and ratings, the 2017 Ford Mustang has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2018 Ford Mustang has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and base engine power. The 2017 Ford Mustang and 2018 Ford Mustang have the same interior volume, overall quality score Based on this comparison of the 2017 Ford Mustang's and the 2018 Ford Mustang's specifications and ratings, the 2018 Ford Mustang is a better car than the 2017 Ford Mustang.
Pricing: A used 2017 Ford Mustang ranges from $15,796 to $55,000 while a used 2018 Ford Mustang is priced between $17,499 to $55,990.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2017 Ford Mustang and the 2018 Ford Mustang both lose 26.2 percent of their value.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Ford Mustang is 8.5 out of 10. Ford Mustang is ranked 1 out of 15 Best Sports Cars based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Ford Mustang is 8.2 out of 10.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2017 Ford Mustang’s base engine makes 300 horsepower, and the 2018 Ford Mustang base engine makes 310 horsepower. The Mustang is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 432 miles. The Mustang is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 481 miles. This gives the 2018 Ford Mustang the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2017 Ford Mustang. Both models use regular unleaded.
Safety Ratings: The Ford Mustang has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$25,185
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Sports Cars)
$28,808
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Sports Cars)
$24,915 - $41,820
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$25,680
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Sports Cars)
$29,002
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Sports Cars)
$24,995 - $41,820
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$27,238
Price Range:
$15,796 - $55,000
Category Avg Price:
(Sports Cars)
$23,682
Category Avg Price Range:
(Sports Cars)
$19,019 - $27,238
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
665
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
62,296
# Good or Great Deals:
281
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$28,894
Price Range:
$17,499 - $55,990
Category Avg Price:
(Sports Cars)
$26,208
Category Avg Price Range:
(Sports Cars)
$21,323 - $30,455
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
496
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
57,698
# Good or Great Deals:
201
Ford Mustang Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.5 / 10
Reliability:
8.2 / 10
Retained Value:
8.9 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Ford Mustang Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.5 / 10
Reliability:
8.2 / 10
Retained Value:
8.9 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2017 Ford Mustang
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
4.8
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Sports Cars)
6.4
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Sports Cars)
1.9 - 8.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
4.8%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2018 Ford Mustang
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
5.8
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Sports Cars)
7.4
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Sports Cars)
2.9 - 9.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
4.8%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.9
Typical Category Recalls:
(Sports Cars)
2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Sports Cars)
0.8 - 3.9
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.5
Typical Category Recalls:
(Sports Cars)
1.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Sports Cars)
0.9 - 5.9
Ford Mustang Rankings
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9 out of / 15Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe
Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2017 Ford Mustang Trim Levels
Not yet available
2018 Ford Mustang Trim Levels
Not yet available
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
300 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque:
280 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.085 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
310 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
350 foot-lbs @ 3000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.088 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.7 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
18 / 27 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
288 / 432 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.3 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 31 / 25
Range (city/hwy):
326 / 481 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
Available
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
44.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
34.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
29 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
52.2 inches
Cargo Space:
13.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
82.8 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
45.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
34.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
29 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
52.2 inches
Cargo Space:
13.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
82.8 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3533 lbs
Width:
81.9 inches
Height:
54.3 inches
Length:
188.3 inches
Wheelbase:
107.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3542 lbs
Width:
81.9 inches
Height:
54.3 inches
Length:
188.5 inches
Wheelbase:
107.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/55R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P235/55R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Shadow Black
Blue
Grabber Blue / Lightning Blue
Gray
Magnetic
Red
Race Red / Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
Silver
Ingot Silver
White
Oxford White / White Platinum Metallic Tri-Coat
Yellow
Triple Yellow Tri-Coat
Orange
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Shadow Black
Blue
Kona Blue / Lightning Blue
Gray
Magnetic
Red
Race Red / Royal Crimson Metallic Tinted Clearcoat / Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
Silver
Ingot Silver
White
Oxford White
Yellow
Triple Yellow Tri-Coat
Orange
Orange Fury Metallic Tri-Coat
Interior Colors
Black
Ebony
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Ebony
Gray
Dark Ceramic
