Aussie price speculation

[OzS550]

Here it is….
New Mustang to cost same as Ford Falcon
http://www.news.com.au/finance/business/new-mustang-to-cost-same-as-ford-falcon/story-fnda1bsz-1227070794537

THE new Ford Mustang will cost the same as a Falcon when it goes on sale next year — and there are already 13,000 Australians queuing to buy the American icon.
A top secret dealer bulletin obtained by News Corp says the Mustang will cost between $50,000 and $70,000 in Australia, making it significantly cheaper than the outgoing Falcon GT which cost $80,000, and in line with the price for the last series of V8-powered Falcon XR8 sedans to be built at Broadmeadows.
The Mustang is due to fill the V8 performance-car void in Ford showrooms once the Falcon goes out of production in October 2016, but in a shock to diehard fans a four-cylinder version will also be available.

It’s not the first time the Mustang has had a four-cylinder engine — an economy version was sold in the US from 1978 to 1993 — but it is the first time a four-cylinder Mustang will be sold in Australia.

Before fans scoff, Ford points out that the new generation turbocharged four-cylinder engine has almost as much power as the old V8 and sips a fraction of the fuel.
Ford reintroduced the four-cylinder option this time around to appeal to fuel misers and to meet stringent fuel economy targets in Europe.
At the other end of the performance scale, the V8 version of the new Ford Mustang is the first mass-production car in the world to come with a “burnout” button.

Press a button and the front brakes will lock but the rear brakes will not. Floor the throttle and the tyres quickly smoke up.
Ford says the system is designed to be used at off-street drag racing meetings, a popular hobby for many Mustang owners in the US.
This is the first time in the muscle car’s 50-year history that the Mustang will be made in right-hand-drive on a Ford production line.

The Mustangs sold in Australia in the 1960s and early 2000s were made in left-hand-drive and then converted locally.
The latest models will be made in Ford’s Mustang factory in Flat Rock, Michigan.
The Mustang is already on sale in the US and is due in Australian showrooms — and 25 other right-hand-drive countries, including Japan, the UK and South Africa — by the middle of next year.
In Australia, the Mustang will be sold in coupe and convertible body styles with a choice of four-cylinder or V8 power.
Fast facts: Ford Mustang
Price: $50,000 to $70,000
Engine: 5.0-litre V8 or 2.3-litre four-cylinder turbo
Power: 325kW/540Nm (V8), 230kW/430Nm (four-cylinder)
Fuel economy: 12.3L/100km (V8), 9.0L/100km (four-cylinder)
On sale: In Australia 2015
*All power and consumption figures are approximate and based on US testing standards. Australian figures may vary.

I also received advice from a trusted source that it is due here in October 2014, not mid 2014 as first thought. There has been a delay.

Unfortunately these prices are above the original estimates of $40K+ and $45K+.

The question is what do you get for the $50K and $70K? And lets assume those prices aren't on the road pricing.
Does that include the PP like the UK version?
And is $70K for the convertible or for the GT Premium?

Two important facts in the above statement; Price range and product range.

So assuming the A$ is about US85c mid next year;

EB = $49K
GT = $59K
Vert = $69K

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[Firepath]

Yeh I hadn't considered vert. It is going to be more expensive than the fastback (I would think / hope lol) meaning the GT fastback will be less. I don't see it being 10 grand though, maybe 5. So GT 65 and vert 70.

 

[XR6VCT]

Two important facts in the above statement; Price range and product range.

So assuming the A$ is about US85c mid next year;

EB = $49K
GT = $59K
Vert = $69K

Good point OzS550! I also hadn't considered the convertible being included within the $50-70k range.

Will be interesting to see when Ford Aus do actually announce pricing and models.

 

[Jostang]

http://www.topgear.com/au/cars/reviews/ford/mustang/2014/mustang

How much would I have to pay for one? And is it worth the coin?

That’s a great question, because Ford Australia’s lips are sealed on pricing and final specification. With the reintroduced XR8 Falcon set to launch in the low $50k bracket (TopGear’s estimate), our guess would be a starting price for the Mustang EcoBoost as being closer to $60k. This also aligns with the price of Nissan’s 370Z, arguably the base pony’s nearest competitor.

Then add the GT in the high 60s, with the addition of a Performance Pack tipping it over $70K. But at this stage, it’s all finger-in-the-air guesswork.

Let's hope these guys are off the mark.

 

[Firepath]

The Mustang has always been a great car that is accessible to a lot more people due to its lower prices / being cheaper. This new revision has certainly stepped up the quality and refinement, but they are still trying to keep the prices relatively accessible in the home market. I hope that translates to the export market.

Quite honestly it is about time an auto-maker comes over here and sees the pretty rude prices we pay as an opportunity to sell something that undercuts the competition and guarantees themselves the biggest slice of the pie, which will bring better competition and lower prices in coming years.

I'd run an ad campaign mainly rubbing in that fact, that the competitors cars are 10k, etc more or whatever. Then if in a couple of years time if prices become competitive, push the fact that you offered it from the start at a reasonable price without so much gouging even though the competition can somehow now afford to sell at the same price...

That might be me dreaming though, it is just how I feel about it, I'm not in the industry so don't really have a clue.

Another thing to think of with regards to pricing on top of Vert / Fastback is Auto / Manual.

 

[nadojay]

^ Exactly the Mustang has always been an everyone mans car, accessible to anyone that wants a pony car ( The term describes an affordable, compact, highly styled car with a sporty or performance-oriented image.) Just because its imported does not mean we should or will be shafted, personally i think the top gear numbers are way off 60k for an ecoboost just after ford released a supercharged v8 for low 50's yeah righto

 

[Firepath]

Yeh I wish they'd bring more of the compact bit of the pony car back though...

 

[mustang51]

http://www.topgear.com/au/cars/reviews/ford/mustang/2014/mustang

How much would I have to pay for one? And is it worth the coin?

That’s a great question, because Ford Australia’s lips are sealed on pricing and final specification. With the reintroduced XR8 Falcon set to launch in the low $50k bracket (TopGear’s estimate), our guess would be a starting price for the Mustang EcoBoost as being closer to $60k. This also aligns with the price of Nissan’s 370Z, arguably the base pony’s nearest competitor.

Then add the GT in the high 60s, with the addition of a Performance Pack tipping it over $70K. But at this stage, it’s all finger-in-the-air guesswork.

Let's hope these guys are off the mark.

Might have to stick with my 1999 V6 Camry and just put some extractors and a nice set of wheels, if a Mustang is going to be 70 K. I thought they would be the price of an XR8.:(:shocked:

 

[nadojay]

Got this message back today where my preorders are.

Nado

Hey guys, There has been alot of speculation that the price point of the Mustang will be starting at $50k to $70k, is that information you guys are getting or are you still predicting 45/65? Thanks heaps

Trinity Ford

Hi Nado, we are still expecting the price to be around $45k for the Ecoboost and $55k for the GT, at the moment we are focused on the release of the new FGX range and the XR8 is the main highlight for the rest of the year but we have a growing list of interested people that we will inform including yourself asap, I post some articles on Trinity Fords pages as they come out and will confirm any pricing soon, thanks for the contact

 

[Firepath]

That would be win Nado! They did say like 6 months ago it was going to be starting at "40"k. Anyway, I'm just wishful hoping lol.

 

[GAFA]

Found this post on another (Australian) site;

(I now work for a ford dealer in a management role)

Ecoboost manual with no metallic with have a RRP of 44980 + on roads
Mustang GT premium manual with premium paint at 58485 + on roads

Also remember that while they may sell at full retail for a little bit there will be discounts to be had. Remember that a falcon XR6 still has a retail price as an example driveaway in WA of 39k yet i don't think you'd hear of anyone paying more than 34990 driveaway for one.

This is our indicative pricing at this stage.

 

[Firepath]

Soooo GAFA - mates rates?

Thanks for your contribution, and welcome to the forum! Those prices are pretty much what I expected way back when they said "starting at '40'k" - close to 60k for GT, mid 40s to start / ecoboost. I guess vert could add x-thousand on top.

 

[WILDB]

I'll just leave this here...

 

[Jostang]

So that equates to 1.7x for OTR pricing
Which would mean...

Mustang EcoBoost Fastback (100A): US$25,995 = AU$44,191
Mustang EcoBoost Fastback (200A): US$29,995 = AU$50,991
Mustang EcoBoost Fastback (201A): US$31,790 = AU$54,043
Mustang Ecoboost Premium Convertible (P8U): US$35,495 = AU$60,341

Mustang GT Fastback (300A): US$32,925 = AU$55,972
Mustang GT Premium Fastback (400A): US$36,100 = AU$61,370
Mustang GT Premium Fastback (401A): US$38,720 = AU$65,824
Mustang GT 50 Year Limited Edition (500A): US$46,995 = AU$79,891
Mustang GT Premium Convertible (P8F): US$42,425 = AU$72,122

Sounds about right, although based on the latest media indications of $50 - $70k may be a little low...
Let's hope the earlier indications of $40k+ are accurate!

And yes my guesstimate was spot on...
Our EB is similar to the 200A
Our GT is similar to the 400A
And the convertible P8F

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