2023 Ford Mustang Trims Comparison

EcoBoost
The entry-level Mustang EcoBoost is powered by a 2.3-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine (310 horsepower, 350 lb-ft of torque). A six-speed manual transmission is standard, and a 10-speed automatic is available as an option. Feature highlights include:

• 17-inch wheels
• Rain-sensing wipers
• Limited-slip rear differential
• Line lock (locks the front wheel brakes to allow for drag-strip burnouts)
• Keyless entry and ignition
• Wi-Fi hotspot
• Remote monitoring and control through a smartphone app
• 4.2-inch center display
• Six-speaker audio system
• Ford Co-Pilot360 suite of advanced safety features:
• Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
• Blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert (warns you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while reversing)
• Lane keeping assist (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane)
• Automatic high beams

The 2.3L High Performance package is available for the EcoBoost and Premium trims. It adds:

• Increased power output of 332 hp
• 19-inch wheels with performance tires
• Rear parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible behind the vehicle when parking)
• Upgraded brakes and engine cooling
• Sport suspension
• Shorter rear differential gear ratio
• Active exhaust system
• Paddle shifters (automatic only)
• Upgraded gauge cluster with oil pressure and boost gauges
• Unique exterior and interior trim elements

The EcoBoost Handling package can be added to the High Performance engine option and adds:

• Wider wheels and tires
• Upgraded brakes
• Larger rear spoiler
• Torsen limited-slip differential
• Adaptive suspension dampers (MagneRide)

EcoBoost Premium
Adds many convenience, technology and comfort features, such as:

• 18-inch wheels
• Heated mirrors
• Upgraded interior materials
• Partial leather upholstery
• Dual-zone automatic climate control
• Power-adjustable driver's and passenger seat
• 8-inch touchscreen
• Nine-speaker audio system
• Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration
• Heated and ventilated front seats
• Interior ambient lighting

Three appearance packages are available on the EcoBoost Premium trim, though none are available with the High Performance or Handling package:

• Ice White package
• Oxford white paint
• 19-inch white-painted wheels
• White badges
• White spoiler
• Clear taillights
• White leather interior
• Lighted doorsill plate
• Stealth package
• 19-inch black painted wheels
• Black badges
• Performance rear spoiler
• Black mirror caps
• Clear taillights
• Lighted doorsill plate
• Coastal package
• 19-inch dark-painted wheels
• Body-colored grille
• Side scoops
• Vinyl stripe
• Lighted doorsill plate

GT
The Mustang GT receives a 5.0-liter V8 (450 hp, 410 lb-ft). A six-speed manual is standard, and a 10-speed automatic is optional. The GT has the same features as the standard EcoBoost trim and adds:

• 18-inch wheels
• Rear parking sensors
• Upgraded brakes
• Limited-slip differential with higher gearing
• Rev-matched downshifts (manual transmission)
• Power-adjustable driver's and passenger seat

GT Premium
Includes the EcoBoost Premium features plus full leather upholstery. It's also available with the Ice White, Stealth and Coastal packages, though none of these packages are available with the GT Performance package.

Both GT trims are eligible for the GT Performance package that adds:

• 19-inch wheels with performance tires
• Brembo brakes
• Sport suspension
• Improved engine cooling
• Torsen limited-slip differential

California Special
The California Special package is available on Mustang GT coupes or convertibles and primarily consists of unique interior and exterior badging and trim pieces.

• 19-inch wheels
• Strut tower brace
• California Special exterior, interior and underhood badging
• Unique front splitter and grille
• Unique lower side scoops and stripes
• Rear spoiler (coupe only)

Mach 1
The track-focused Mustang Mach 1 increases power output over the GT to 470 hp and includes ​​several aesthetic and mechanical enhancements pulled from the Shelby GT500. You also get:

• Special 19-inch wheels with performance tires
• Special active exhaust system
• Mach 1-specific sport suspension with adaptive dampers
• Mach 1-specific styling details
• Brembo brakes
• Torsen limited-slip differential
• 8-inch touchscreen
• Digital gauge cluster display
• Nine-speaker audio system
• Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration
• Dual-zone automatic climate control
• Cue-ball shift knob (manual transmission)

All Mustangs are eligible for the Ford Safe and Smart package that includes:

• Adaptive cruise control (adjusts speed to maintain a constant distance between the vehicle and the car in front)
• Navigation system

Some extra features that come with the Premium trims, such as the 8-inch touchscreen, are available on the base EcoBoost and GT trims as options. Other significant stand-alone options include:

• 12-speaker Bang & Olufsen audio system
• Recaro front sport seats (heating and cooling are not available)
• Heated steering wheel
• Exterior and interior styling packages (e.g., the Pony package)
• Mach 1 Handling package (wider wheels and tires, adjustable top front strut mounts, and special front bumper and rear spoiler)