2025 Full-size Pickup comparison
Ford F-150 vs Ford Mustang
Specs, price, safety and 5-year ownership cost - compared side by side.
EPA & NHTSA data · Updated August 2026
2025 Ford F-150
XLT 2.7L EcoBoost
$46,975
Starting MSRP
22
Combined MPG
52.8 cu ft
Cargo
2025 Ford Mustang
EcoBoost Fastback
$33,515
Starting MSRP
26
Combined MPG
13.5 cu ft
Cargo
Quick verdict
Ford Mustang is the better value. Ford F-150 is the roomier choice.
The Ford Mustang starts lower at $33,515 vs $46,975 for the Ford F-150. The Mustang is more efficient (26 vs 22 MPG combined). The F-150 offers more cargo space. Bottom line: over 5 years the Ford Mustang costs about $7,735 less to own.
Pick the F-150 if
- towing and hauling for work
- family truck duty in SuperCrew form
Pick the Mustang if
- weekend fun that can still commute
- the last affordable American sports coupe - Camaro and Challenger are gone
Quick decision
Based on current assumptionsLower 5-year cost
Mustang
saves ~$7,735
Lower price
Mustang
$13,460 less upfront
More cargo
F-150
+39.3 cu ft
Fewer recalls
Mustang
4 vs 12 (NHTSA)
F-150 vs Mustang specs side by side
| Specification | Ford F-150 | Ford Mustang |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP | $46,975 | $33,515 Better |
| Combined MPG | 22 | 26 Better |
| Horsepower | 325 hp Better | 315 hp |
| Cargo space | 52.8 cu ft Better | 13.5 cu ft |
| NHTSA overall rating | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| Seats | 5 | 4 |
Car cost of ownership comparison - for your driving
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With your driving, the Ford Mustang saves about $7,735 over 5 years.
Ford F-150
$44,898
$0.60 per mile over 5 years
Ford Mustang
$37,163Lower by $7,735
$0.50 per mile over 5 years
Insurance, maintenance and depreciation are class averages - see how we calculate. Your quotes may differ.
Which Full-size Pickup fits you better?
Ford F-150
Best for towing and hauling for work
Good fit
- ✓ Towing and hauling for work
- ✓ Family truck duty in SuperCrew form
- ✓ America's best-selling vehicle - parts and service everywhere
Look elsewhere if
- ✗ City parking and tight garages
- ✗ Fuel budgets - 22 MPG combined at best
Ford Mustang
Best for weekend fun that can still commute
Good fit
- ✓ Weekend fun that can still commute
- ✓ The last affordable American sports coupe - Camaro and Challenger are gone
- ✓ Surprising 33 MPG highway
Look elsewhere if
- ✗ Family duty - rear seats are token
- ✗ Snow-belt winters on stock tires
Safety, recalls and reliability risks
Recall and complaint data is pulled from official NHTSA records for the 2025 model year. Last refreshed August 2026; complaint counts are risk signals, not a defect rate.
Ford F-150
★★★★★ 5.0
12 recalls · 92 NHTSA complaints
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 F-150, 2024 Expedition and 2024 Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with a 3.5L GTDI engine. The engines may have a misaligned engine cup plug...
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:VALVES/VALVE BODY: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 F-150, Bronco, 2024 Ranger, 2025 Mustang, Explorer, and Aviator vehicles. The transmission valve body may have been machined incorrectly...
- STEERING: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 F-150 vehicles. The lower intermediate shaft fasteners may be improperly attached to the steering gear, allowing the shaft to come loose or detach.
Before you buy
- • F-150 historically tops recall counts - check open recalls by VIN before buying used
- • Options inflate the price fast: an XLT can pass $60k with packages
- • 2.7L EcoBoost is the sweet spot; avoid early 10-speed transmission examples (2017-2019) on the used market
Ford Mustang
★★★★★ 5.0
4 recalls · 10 NHTSA complaints
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:VALVES/VALVE BODY: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 F-150, Bronco, 2024 Ranger, 2025 Mustang, Explorer, and Aviator vehicles. The transmission valve body may have been machined incorrectly...
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Lincoln Nautilus, Mustang Mach E, and Mustang vehicles. The LED Driver Modules may contain a burnt diode, which can cause the low-beam and high-beam headlights...
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Mustang, and Mustang GTD vehicles. Water may enter the body control module and cause a loss of communication with the exterior lighting...
Before you buy
- • Insurance is steep for drivers under 30 - quote first
- • EcoBoost sounds ordinary; if the V8 matters to you, the GT is a different budget
- • Depreciation is heavier than mainstream sedans
Dealer questions for this car comparison
Ford F-150
- What's the out-the-door price with every fee and dealer add-on itemized in writing?
- Can I see the window sticker and a list of any dealer-installed options I'm being charged for?
- NHTSA lists 12 recalls for the 2025 F-150 - can you show written proof the recall work has been completed on this VIN?
- If I'm not financing through you, does the price change - and by how much?
Ford Mustang
- What's the out-the-door price with every fee and dealer add-on itemized in writing?
- Can I see the window sticker and a list of any dealer-installed options I'm being charged for?
- NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2025 Mustang - can you show written proof the recall work has been completed on this VIN?
- If I'm not financing through you, does the price change - and by how much?
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