2020 Ford Mustang GT vs. GT Premium
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2020 Ford Mustang GT and 2020 Ford Mustang GT Premium 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 2020 Ford Mustang GT and the 2020 Ford Mustang GT Premium.
When comparing the 2020 Ford Mustang GT's and the 2020 Ford Mustang GT Premium's specifications and ratings, the 2020 Ford Mustang GT has the advantage in the areas of reliability, resale value, interior volume and overall quality score. The 2020 Ford Mustang GT Premium has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2020 Ford Mustang GT and 2020 Ford Mustang GT Premium have the same fuel efficiency base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2020 Ford Mustang GT's and the 2020 Ford Mustang GT Premium's specifications and ratings, the 2020 Ford Mustang GT is a better car than the 2020 Ford Mustang GT Premium.
Pricing: A used 2020 Ford Mustang GT ranges from $26,084 to $39,983 while a used 2020 Ford Mustang GT Premium is priced between $24,999 to $40,721.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2020 Ford Mustang GT loses 28.7 percent of its value and the 2020 Ford Mustang GT Premium loses 47.2 percent of its value. This means the 2020 Ford Mustang GT retains 18.5 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2020 Ford Mustang GT Premium.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Ford Mustang is 8.7 out of 10 while the Ford Mustang's quality rating is 7.6 out of 10. Ford Mustang is ranked 2 out of 12 Best Sports Cars based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Ford Mustang is 8.1 out of 10. For the Ford Mustang the reliability rating is 7.2 out of 10. This gives the Ford Mustang a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Ford Mustang.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the 2020 Ford Mustang GT and the 2020 Ford Mustang GT Premium makes 460 horsepower. Both the GT and the GT Premium are rated to deliver an average of 18 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 384 miles. 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:
35880
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Sports Cars)
28504
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Sports Cars)
25000 - 33045
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
45380
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Sports Cars)
28504
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Sports Cars)
25000 - 33045
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
33001
Price Range:
26084 - 39983
Category Avg Price:
(Sports Cars)
27195
Category Avg Price Range:
(Sports Cars)
21578 - 35791
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
135
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
51738
# Good or Great Deals:
60
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
33585
Price Range:
24999 - 40721
Category Avg Price:
(Sports Cars)
27195
Category Avg Price Range:
(Sports Cars)
21578 - 35791
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
191
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
54119
# Good or Great Deals:
63
Ford Mustang Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.7 / 10
Reliability:
8.1 / 10
Retained Value:
9.2 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Ford Mustang Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.6 / 10
Reliability:
7.2 / 10
Retained Value:
8.0 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2020 Ford Mustang GT
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
11.8
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Sports Cars)
9.7
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Sports Cars)
4.4 - 19.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.165
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2020 Ford Mustang GT Premium
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
4.4
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Sports Cars)
9.7
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Sports Cars)
4.4 - 19.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.01
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
7.525958474799219
Typical Category Recalls:
(Sports Cars)
2.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Sports Cars)
1.0 - 7.5
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
7.525958474799219
Typical Category Recalls:
(Sports Cars)
2.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Sports Cars)
1.0 - 7.5
Ford Mustang Rankings
Ranking
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12 out of / 12Available Body Styles
Coupe
Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Other Ford Mustang Trim Levels
BULLITT, EcoBoost, EcoBoost Premium, GT Premium, Shelby GT350, Shelby GT350R, Shelby GT500
Other Ford Mustang Trim Levels
EcoBoost, EcoBoost Premium
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
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
460 hp @ 7000 rpm
Torque:
420 foot-lbs @ 4600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.123 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
460 hp @ 7000 rpm
Torque:
420 foot-lbs @ 4600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.117 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
15 / 24 / 18
Range (city/hwy):
240 / 384 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
15 / 24 / 18
Range (city/hwy):
240 / 384 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Android Auto:
Available
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
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
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Satellite radio:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
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
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:
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
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
45.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
35.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
29.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
44.7 inches
Cargo Space:
11.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
79.2 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3744 lbs
Width:
81.9 inches
Height:
54.3 inches
Length:
188.5 inches
Wheelbase:
107.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3934 lbs
Width:
81.9 inches
Height:
54.9 inches
Length:
188.5 inches
Wheelbase:
107.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
P235/50R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
P235/50R18
