2015 Mustang Australian Price

**Dave R** · 17-10-2014, 08:02 PM

Not sure if this has been discussed anywhere, I haven't really been keeping up with all things Mustang but I just read in Ford's #guesswho media release:

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Originally Posted by Ford Media

The all-new Mustang is the most advanced version yet of the iconic pony car. The sleek new design of the Mustang fastback and convertible is backed up by world-class performance from a new 227 kW EcoBoost 2.3-litre and a 313 kW 5.0-liter V8.

The award-winning EcoBoost delivers efficiency with real power to the already exciting Mustang. The all-new Mustang will have a manufacturers list prices of between $50,000 and $70,000 when it launches in Australia in the second half of 2015.

So presumably $50k plus on roads for the entry 4 cylinder version? That's roughly what Ford are asking for a new supercharged XR8. Of course I'll have to drive one when they come out before making my mind up, but $50+ grand for a base 4 cylinder coupé and presumably $60-70k for the V8 is pushing the friendship. One thing is for sure, the FGX is a bargain.

Falcon SXR8 · 17-10-2014, 08:11 PM

Too much for me, I'm out

MAGPIE · 17-10-2014, 08:26 PM

Disappointing, that makes it $NZ 80K+

Will keep the one I have for that price.

99AUXR · 17-10-2014, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by MAGPIE

Disappointing, that makes it $NZ 80K+

Will keep the one I have for that price.

Dont see many off them selling that price in NZ. I was considering them as a future car in a few years but Im definitely going 2nd hand GTR at those prices!

MAGPIE · 18-10-2014, 04:53 AM

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Originally Posted by 99AUXR

Dont see many off them selling that price in NZ. I was considering them as a future car in a few years but Im definitely going 2nd hand GTR at those prices!

I just based that of the fact we normally pay at least $10k more for Falcons, but when you actually compare both countries dollar against the US$ ours was a fraction stronger (yesterday) so the price maybe better than expected.

You and I both know what it costs to get a LHD across from the states and the associated compliancing. With our relatively strong dollar there is no way we should be paying more than $65k for a GT Premium with PP.

It will please the importers as people will just continue to buy pre 15 stangs and those that cant handle LHD or have to have the latest and greatest will be bent over and you know what.

naddis01 · 17-10-2014, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Falcon SXR8

Too much for me, I'm out

I'm out too. The last few weeks I have been thinking I could get away with a 4 cyl Mustang when it comes time to trade in the XR6T but I wasn't expecting a 50k price tag. So no Mustang for us.

TC200six · 17-10-2014, 08:20 PM

Sounds disappointing if that's the case, considering what they sell them for in the states.

If they want 50k for an entry model, could that be Ford's way of preventing the Mustang from developing a bogan image? It sounds like Ford Australia will offer the Mustang as a prestigious brand and don't want it to become synonymous with some of the people that hoon around in old Falcons and Commodores.

jmack · 17-10-2014, 08:22 PM

So at those prices there will be an initial rush then sales will drop then they will stop importing due to lack of sales. Dejavu the last model they bought out. Hope it doesn't but fear the script is already written

**Raptor** · 17-10-2014, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by jmack

So at those prices there will be an initial rush then sales will drop then they will stop importing due to lack of sales...

Yep, then the spin will be we discontinued them because there was no demand. Our customers have decided. Blah, blah, blah.

Just like; Fairlane, Falcon wagons, especially sports variants, V8 utes, Turbo Territory etc. etc.

They just don't want to succeed in these markets IMHO.

But hey, if you want to talk to your stereo we have Sync2 or whatever it's called.

Who cares, not me

jmack · 17-10-2014, 08:41 PM

Bad enough the misses telling me where and what to do let alone the car lol

DanielXR8 · 20-10-2014, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by jmack

So at those prices there will be an initial rush then sales will drop then they will stop importing due to lack of sales. Dejavu the last model they bought out. Hope it doesn't but fear the script is already written

Probably say they can't get them due to international demand etc. What they usually roll out when the media starts asking difficult questions about imported Fords that aren't selling.

Fab · 17-10-2014, 08:25 PM

New cars are too expensive in Australia.
Was going to get a Mustang GT but at $70,000, i might go for something second hand.

39ClevoUte · 17-10-2014, 08:33 PM

"The all-new Mustang is the most advanced version yet of the iconic pony car." This does not mean it's a patch on any other car. It's a comparison with itself. The yanks don't use control blade suspension as far as I know. Not saying this is bad just that Mustang has been a lot of years behind Aussie/Euro design.

TC200six · 17-10-2014, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by 37Clevo

"The all-new Mustang is the most advanced version yet of the iconic pony car." This does not mean it's a patch on any other car. It's a comparison with itself. The yanks don't use control blade suspension as far as I know. Not saying this is bad just that Mustang has been a lot of years behind Aussie/Euro design.

Don't be ridiculous.

ivorya · 17-10-2014, 08:40 PM

They'll now blame the Aussie $$.

So, it looks as though Ford don't want to sell many of these vehicles.
They want it to be Premium by putting it at that price... Crickey.... How much more for the SVT vehicles etc

For that top price, I'd prefer to add an extra $10k and get the AMG A45..

Wretched · 17-10-2014, 08:41 PM

Tempting, but at that price I'd feel ripped off a little.
Ideally the I4 would be around 45k and the GT coming in at 55k - 60k max.
Either hold on to my car a little longer or go another Euro.

Ben73 · 18-10-2014, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Wretched

Tempting, but at that price I'd feel ripped off a little.
Ideally the I4 would be around 45k and the GT coming in at 55k - 60k max.
Either hold on to my car a little longer or go another Euro.

Well Euros are overpriced here as well. You will get the same Euro for half the price in the US.

If they price the Gt Fastback for just under $60,000 I think that is pretty reasonable.
The convertible will have a premium over the fastback and after driving a convertible Mustang over in the US, I wouldn't bother with one here. It's cool driving down Sunset Blvd and Santa Monica beach with the roof off, but I wouldn't want to drive to work with the roof off.
In a few years hopefully I will be able to afford a second car as a daily drive. If the GT Fastback priced at 60k new, I'd look into a couple year old one.

Wretched · 19-10-2014, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Ben73

Well Euros are overpriced here as well. You will get the same Euro for half the price in the US.

If they price the Gt Fastback for just under $60,000 I think that is pretty reasonable.
The convertible will have a premium over the fastback and after driving a convertible Mustang over in the US, I wouldn't bother with one here. It's cool driving down Sunset Blvd and Santa Monica beach with the roof off, but I wouldn't want to drive to work with the roof off.
In a few years hopefully I will be able to afford a second car as a daily drive. If the GT Fastback priced at 60k new, I'd look into a couple year old one.

Sorry, I should have explained, I can get a good discount on a particular Euro right now, very small change over but was holding off to see what the Mustang was offering. May be next one.

ronnas07 · 17-10-2014, 08:43 PM

Well thats a dissapointing start to the weekend...

blackf6 · 17-10-2014, 09:04 PM

yeh.... no

XR Martin · 17-10-2014, 09:38 PM

Probably not unreasonable considering we're getting fully loaded models.

Ecoboost we'll get is atleast $35k in the US and the GT 'vert is about $50K with options.
Also factor in the falling AUD

The projected prices are reasonable if you look at the prices of other US built vehicles sold here, like the Grand Cherokee or Toyota Highlander

Considering it will be the only RWD V8 you can buy under $150k at the end of 2017 its not bad...

naddis01 · 17-10-2014, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by XR6 Martin

Probably not unreasonable considering we're getting fully loaded models.

Ecoboost we'll get is atleast $35k in the US and the GT 'vert is about $50K with options.
Also factor in the falling AUD

The projected prices are reasonable if you look at the prices of other US built vehicles sold here, like the Grand Cherokee or Toyota Highlander

Considering it will be the only RWD V8 you can buy under $150k at the end of 2017 its not bad...

What are we getting that isn't standard in the US Ecoboost? The performance pack?

TerraAWD · 10-11-2014, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by XR6 Martin

Probably not unreasonable considering we're getting fully loaded models.

Ecoboost we'll get is atleast $35k in the US and the GT 'vert is about $50K with options.
Also factor in the falling AUD

The projected prices are reasonable if you look at the prices of other US built vehicles sold here, like the Grand Cherokee or Toyota Highlander

Considering it will be the only RWD V8 you can buy under $150k at the end of 2017 its not bad...

The Eco-boost is driving out the door in the US with the power pack and a few extras as well for 29k !
At 39K here in Aus I would snap it up.
And I think it would be a winner in sales as well. Imagine seeing all those new pony's on the streets ?

Bossxr8 · 17-10-2014, 09:48 PM

Are they taking the pss?

UberKnee · 17-10-2014, 09:58 PM

70k for something sold for less than half that in the states. I love the look of the new stangs and really wanted one but at that price...I cant justify a 2 door.

rancidpunx · 17-10-2014, 10:06 PM

There you go Ford, 100% of ford forum people so far think you have that wrong if its true.

I am also disappointed, although knew Ford would go this way.

Windsor220 · 17-10-2014, 10:32 PM

Why do people expect to pay the same as the US? Cars here have always been expensive and it wont change

Exchange rate
GST, Luxury car tax
Import prices
Smaller market
High wages and Cost of living
Australian compliance

Its not like Ford just price the crap out of it because they want to bury themselves.

Road_Warrior · 17-10-2014, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Windsor220

Its not like Ford just price the crap out of it because they want to bury themselves.

Umm...well, actually...

Ruination · 17-10-2014, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Windsor220

Its not like Ford just price the crap out of it because they want to bury themselves.

Wrong.
They do set a high RRP because they know people are stupid enough to pay that much.

Its the same with everything here, not just cars.

UberKnee · 18-10-2014, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Windsor220

Why do people expect to pay the same as the US? Cars here have always been expensive and it wont change

Exchange rate
GST, Luxury car tax
Import prices
Smaller market
High wages and Cost of living
Australian compliance

Its not like Ford just price the crap out of it because they want to bury themselves.

A markup/adjustment between countries is expected. But on a global car thats sold for $30,000 in the states, a huge markup isn't cool. Theres something to be said for selling more for cheaper than selling bugger all at a high price. Stang is meant to be an affordable blue collar car, not a "I need a huge loan or an executive position at work" car.