5.0 Mustang GT throws a beating to Camaro and Challenger

[karl_1052]

Originally Posted by Homeslice

And the base SRT8 is $43,700. Please tell me why that's worth $20,000 more than a regular Challenger. The only difference is different powertrain, wheels, tires, brakes, suspension. While those ARE substantial differences, they're not worth an additonal $20,000, especially when the original car was only worth $23,000. Does the Camaro double in price between the base model and the SS? No.

The only reason Dodge was able to get away with such a high price was because of the built-up expectation associated with bringing back the Challenger name.

Comparing a top of the line challenger to a base model vette is not a fair comparison. When was the last time you saw a stripper vette on a dealer lot? Compare the SRT8 to the Z06.

either way, I doubt these cars will be cross shopped, since one is a 4 seater family car with decent utility and performance, and one is a 2 seat sports car.

I do agree the SRT8(and the GT500 for that matter) is overpriced, but the Mustang is still a bargain, in v8 or v6 guise.

Personally, I want a 2010, and a Kenne Bell supercharger. 400+rwhp for less than the new 5.0.