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Originally Posted by c-dub

Anything that justifies the extreme price difference?

Depends on your priorities. the lightweight ALCOA SRT specific wheels, pushbutton stoart, proximity entry, available NAV, a bit more but it is time to go home. As for pricing here is a matchup a did a few months ago, i will quuote it here from the other post.

2012 Mustang GT optioned to match the SRT8: 42680 and still doesn't have the keyless entry/start system of the SRT, smaller wheels, and no independant rear suspension.

The True Market Value® (TMV®) price is our exclusive method for calculating what others are paying for a 2012 Ford Mustang Coupe GT Premium in Ivel, KY (based on actual sales data from your region).
True Market Value® Pricing
DescriptionInvoiceMSRPTrue Market Value® Base Price
$30,460$33,045$33,045 3.73 Ratio Limited Slip Axle
$344$395$395 Comfort Group
$518$595$595 Brembo Brake Package
$1,475$1,695$1,695 GT Coupe Accessory Package 1
$627$720$720 Hood & Side Stripes
$344$395$395 Charcoal Black
$0$0$0 Grabber Blue
$0$0$0 All Weather Floor Mats
$74$85$85 HID Headlamps & Security Package
$801$920$920 PowerCode Remote Start System
$300$345$345 Electronics Package
$2,036$2,340$2,340 Shaker 1000 Audio System
$1,127$1,295$1,295 Destination Fee
$850$850$850 Regional Adjustment
$0 Color Adjustment
$0 Total Price
$38,956$42,680$42,680



2011 Mustang GT: 41725, same missing items as above.

$32,845
Brembo Brake Package $1,695
Shaker 1000 Audio System $1,295
HID Headlamps $525
Comfort Group$595
Electronics Package $2,340
Security Package $395
Rapid Spec 401A $395
Hood & Side Stripes $395
3.73 Ratio Limited Slip Axle $395
Destination Fee $850
Total $41,725


2011 SRT8: 45425 with many additional features and a much larger and roomier car.


$42,555
Front 245/45ZR20 and Rear 255/45ZR20 Performance Tires$100
Media Center 430N $1,045
Destination Fee $825
Gas Guzzler Tax $1,000
TOTAL: 45425

4g difference between an 11 GT which you can no longer even order and 3g with a 12. given the extra stuff you get with the SRT8 it is definatly worth the asking price. So is the Mustang. please don't think I am trying to say either one is overpriced as IMHO they are both AMAZING cars and worth the price of addmission. i see the Mustang as a balls to the wall performance machine and the SRT8 as a "cruise" missle. I want to take the Mustang to the twisties and the CHallenger across country.The Camaro is a great car too and maxed out cheaper than both, but there reasons for that as it simply does not offer the available features or quality interior materials of the Mustang or SRT, still a great car though. IMHO all are great cars and all are EASILY worth their prices. Name one car in the 30-45k price range that can give a CHallenger SRT-8, Camaro SS, Mustang GT, or Mustang Boss a run for there money. Easy, they don't exist.