The 2012 Mustang is offered as both a coupe and a convertible. The Mustang Coupe comes in three trim levels to choose from with manual or automatic transmission namely, V6, V6 Premium, and the Boss 302 trims. You also have a GT variant which will be reviewed separately. The Boss 302 is available only with the six-speed manual transmission. The basic V6 trims come with a 3.7L V6 which delivers 305 hp power while the Boss 302 trim gets a special 5.0L High Output V8 engine delivering 444 hp power.
The price for the trims starts at $22,310 for the V6 trim and goes all the way up to $40,310 for the Boss 302 trim. The V6 trim comes loaded with ABS, All speed traction control, a premium audio system, power windows, 4-gauge instrument control, and more. The V6 premium brings a Leather-wrapped steering wheel, a Shaker audio system with eight speakers, a 6-gauge cluster, Leather-trimmed front bucket seats, and more.
At $40,310, the Boss 302 is quite an expensive trim compared to the V6 and V6 premium. At this price, the Boss 302 comes track-ready with many cosmetic as well as mechanical changes. The Boss 302 trim brings a 5.0L V8 engine, Charcoal black seats with embroidered logo, Alcantara Suede wrapped steering wheel, and much more.
Trim
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V6
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V6 Premium
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Boss 302
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MSRP
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$22,310
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$26,310
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$40,310
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Key Features
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3.7L V6 engine
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Leather-trimmed front bucket seats
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5.0L high output V8 Engine
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6 Speed manual transmission
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Auto-dimming rear-view mirror
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Adjustable shock with five settings
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4 Gauge Instrument cluster
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6 Gauge cluster
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Quad exhausts with 2 side and 2 rear outlets
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Remote Keyless Entry
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FORD Sync connectivity system
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Unique front and rear spring suspension
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Cruise control
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Shaker 500 audio system
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25 mm rear stabilizer bar
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17-inch painted aluminum wheels
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17-inch machined aluminum wheels with painted pockets
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Alcantara suede-wrapped steering wheel
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4-way manually adjustable driver seat
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6-way power-adjustable driver seat
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Unique gauge cluster
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Halogen headlamps
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Leather-wrapped steering wheel
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19-inch black-painted aluminum wheels
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Remote keyless entry system
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Universal garage door opener
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Charcoal black seats with embroidered logo
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We Recommend
All the trims of the Mustang are equally great. The V6 trim is powerful enough for an average driver; it provides enough power and acceleration to hold up against most cars one would encounter. But the V6 Premium trim brings more visual and convenience features. Better connectivity and audio systems are present on the Premium trim. The list of extra features more than justifies the price difference of $4,000, making it easy to recommend the V6 Premium over the regular V6. The Boss 302 trim is targeted more towards enthusiast drivers who are eager to unleash the full potential of the ride on the tracks.