Originally Posted by garagelogic
Why is it, when the Camaro/Mustang comparisons begin on this site, the price quoted for whatever Mustang in question is always at the high end, while the price quoted for the Camaro is almost always the base MSRP?
If you want to see a real world comparison and not some fantasy-world pricing, lets perform the following exercise. Here is the actual information from the window sticker on my 2007 Mustang GT500. I am using this as a comparison versus a Mustang GT because it represents the top-of-the-line Mustang. (When pricing on the 2010 GT500 comes out, I will gladly update the GT500 numbers, but for now, this is what I have). On the other side, I will use the pricing for a 2SS/RS Camaro, because that will be the top-of-the-line Camaro available in March.
2007 Shelby GT500 Mustang Base MSRP: $40,930.00
Included in this base price:
Exterior
*18x9.5 Bright machined Aluminum Wheels
*GT500 Specific Badging
*LeMans Hood Stripes and GT500 Side Striping
*Aluminum Hood with Functional Air Extractors
*Rear Decklid Spoiler
*Fog Lamps
*Rear Window Defroster
Interior
*Leather Sport Bucket Seats w/ Embossed Cobra Logo
*6 speaker Audio system, AM/FM stereo with CD-ROM, MP3 playback, music navigator and Graphic Information Display, includes outside temperature display
*Light-toned Cluster Gauges
Including Boost Gauge
*Power, 6-way adjustable drivers seat
Functional
*SVT Tuned Suspension
*14 Brembo Four-Piston Front Disc Brakes
*13 Four-Piston Rear Disc Brakes
*6-speed Tremec T6060 Manual Transmission
*Dual Tuned Stainless Steel X-Pipe Exhaust System
*Goodyear Supercar ZR Rated Performance Tires
Front 255/45ZR18
Rear 285/40ZR18
Safety/Security
*Driver and Passenger Side Front Airbags
*Side Mounted Airbags
Driver & Passenger Front Seats
*Remote Keyless Entry
*LATCH Child Safety System
*24-Hour Roadside Assistance
*Anti-Lock Brakes
*Traction Control
Warranty
3Yr/36,000 Bumper-to-Bumper
5Yr/60,000 Powertrain
Optional Equipment
*Sirius Satellite Radio
.$ 195.00
Incl 6 Mo Service
*Navigation System
..$1,995.00
*GT500 Premier Interior Trim Package
.$ 595.00
*Full SHELBY Vehicle Cover
.$ 375.00
Gas Guzzler Tax
. $1,300.00
Destination & Delivery
..$ 745.00
Total MSRP: $46,135
Now here, I have tried to build a Camaro with the same trim level and options as the GT500 above.
2010 Camaro 2SS Base MSRP: $33,430.00
Included in this base price:
Exterior
*SS Specific Badging
* Fascias, front and rear body-color, SS-specific, with unique front grille and rear diffuser, lower extension, front air scoop and brake cooling slots
*Fog Lamps
* Defogger, rear-window electric
* Mirrors, outside heated power-adjustable and driver-side auto-dimming, body-color
Interior
*Carpeted Front Floor Mats
* Six-way power adjustable driver's seat
* Four-pack gauges mounted on center console: oil pressure, battery voltage, oil temperature and transmission fluid temperature
* Boston Acoustics premium 9-speaker
system, 245 watts with AM/FM stereo
with CD-ROM, MP3 playback, music
navigator and Graphic Information Display
* XM Radio w/ 3mo service
*Steering-wheel-mounted audio controls
*USB Port
* Seats, heated driver and front passenger
*Universal Home Remote, includes garage door opener, 3-channel programmable
* Cargo convenience net
Functional
*14 Brembo Four-Piston Front Disc Brakes
* Engine oil cooler
*Transmission oil cooler
*14.4 Brembo Four-Piston Rear Disc Brakes
*6-speed Tremec T6060 Manual Transmission
* Performance suspension
* ZR Rated Performance Tires
Front 245/45ZR20
Rear 275/40ZR20
Safety/Security
*Air bags, dual-stage frontal, thorax side-impact for driver and front passenger and head-curtain side-impact for front and rear occupants
*Remote Keyless Entry
*LATCH Child Safety System
* OnStar with one year of SI05 & Sound Plan
*Anti-Lock Brakes
*StabiliTrak stability control system with traction control
*Daytime Running Lamps
* Theft-deterrent system, PASSkey III
Warranty
3Yr/36,000 Bumper-to-Bumper
5Yr/100,000 Powertrain
Optional Equipment
*RS Appearance Package
.
..
..$1,200.00
HID Headlamps w/Halo Rings
20-Inch Midnight Silver Aluminum Wheels
Rear Spoiler
Unique Taillamps
*Convenience and Connectivity Package
$ 465.00
(Manual Trans) Bluetooth for phone, personal
cell phone connectivity to vehicle audio system
*Stripe Package...
.
.........
$ 470.00
*Inferno Orange Interior Accent Package
.
.$ 500.00
*Full Vehicle Cover
...
..$ 360.00
Gas Guzzler Tax
$ ?????
Destination & Delivery
.$ 750.00
Total MSRP: $37,175
Folks, thats an $8,960 dollar difference between the GT500 and a 2SS/RS. And what do you get for that extra money:
*74 more horsepower
*A hand-built, boost-ready, engine with forged internals
*Forged 31-spline axles
*Positive Traction differential with upgraded clutch plates
*Twin-disc Clutch
It might not beat it, but the Mustang GT is going to compete with the SS Camaro, for sure.
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