2025 · Full-size Pickup
Ford F-150 vs Ford Mustang
XLT 2.7L EcoBoost vs EcoBoost Fastback - specs, true cost of ownership and safety, side by side.
Lower 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)
Verdict
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
Specs side by side
| Spec | Ford F-150 | Ford Mustang |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $46,975 | $33,515better |
| MPG combined | 22 | 26better |
| Horsepower | 325 hpbetter | 315 hp |
| Cargo space | 52.8 cu ftbetter | 13.5 cu ft |
| NHTSA overall rating | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| Seats | 5 | 4 |
Cost of ownership - 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 over 5 years
Fuel $10,909 · Insurance $9,250 · Maintenance $3,600 · Depreciation $21,139
Ford Mustang
$37,163 over 5 years
Fuel $9,231 · Insurance $9,250 · Maintenance $3,600 · Depreciation $15,082
Insurance, maintenance and depreciation are class averages - see how we calculate. Your quotes may differ.
Who each car is for
Ford F-150
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
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
Risks, recalls & what to check
Recall and complaint data is pulled from official NHTSA records for the 2025 model year.
Ford F-150
12 recalls · 92 NHTSA complaints filed
- 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
4 recalls · 10 NHTSA complaints filed
- 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
Questions to ask the dealer
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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