The Ford Mustang is a car that dances on the line between an accessible daily driver and a pricey dream car. The entry-level model costs less than a typical mid-size SUV, while a decked-out Dark Horse might cost you in the low six figures, depending on your options and payment plan.
Realistically, most Mustang buyers will grab something in between the base-level EcoBoost Fastback and a fully outfitted Dark Horse Premium. A GT starts at $46,560, and the grade packs a 480-horsepower V8. So why spend another $20,000-something on the top trim? Well, because it's fun to imagine what you can buy if money is no object, that's why. Here's what a fully-loaded 2026 Mustang looks like.
The 2026 Mustang, Trim By Trim
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The Ford Mustang is available in six trims for 2026, and the price disparity between the entry-level and top-tier trim is pretty dramatic. The table below shows the price for each grade.
The Dark Horse Premium costs more than twice what you would spend on an EcoBoost Fastback. Of course, the performance specs between these two cars are so different that they're hardly even the same car. To compare just the base and top level trims, here's how the numbers shake out:
What Else Do We Get?
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Obviously, the main draw with the Dark Horse Premium is the performance upgrade courtesy of an eight-cylinder Coyote engine. But here's what else you're getting in the top trim.
- Performance rear spoiler
- Performance exhaust with black tips
- Unique lower and outboard grilles
- Unique Dark Horse badging
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Ambient custom-color lighting
- Magnesium-framed panoramic curved display
- Aluminum foot pedals
- Dual-zone automatic climate control
- B&O premium sound
- Automatic high-beam headlights
- 3.73 Torsen limited-slip rear axle
- Brembo six-piston front brake calipers
- Unique chassis tuning
- Launch control
- MagneRide damping system
It goes without saying that, if we're building a fully-loaded Mustang, we're starting with the Dark Horse Premium.
What Are Our Options?
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The top-shelf Mustang is awesome right out of the box, but there are plenty of options for customizing the ride and making it the ultimate modern American muscle car. Here's what we can add to our Dark Horse Premium.
- Matte clear protective film - $5,995
- Mustang Dark Horse handling package - $5,495
- Mustang Dark Horse appearance package - $2,495
- Ford connectivity package (7-year subscription) - $745
- Full outdoor vehicle cover - $600
- Prime blue seat belt - $495
- Carpeted floor mats - $225
- Premium floor liners - $200
- Cargo area protector - $190
- Cargo organizer - $110
- Tire inflator kit - $95
- Cargo net kit - $90
- Roadside assistance kit - $80
- First aid kit - $60
- Cooler bag - $55
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