2024 Ford Mustang Trim Levels and Standard Features Explained

2024 Ford Mustang Trim Levels: A Detailed Overview

The 2024 Ford Mustang marks a significant milestone in the evolution of this iconic vehicle. Representing its seventh generation, this Mustang is a harmonious blend of heritage and innovation. It promises to deliver an exhilarating driving experience, backed by advanced engine technologies and a design that pays homage to its storied past while embracing the future. With its fighter jet-inspired cockpit and a range of customization options, the Mustang is set to captivate both purists and new enthusiasts alike.

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2024 Ford Mustang Trim Levels Overview

EXTERIOR

The exterior of the 2024 Ford Mustang is a masterclass in design. While it boasts a modern, chiseled look, it doesn’t stray far from its roots. The low, horizontal brow and the upper grille design are reminiscent of the original 1960s Mustang. The Tri-Bar LED headlamps continue the classic lighting signature that has become synonymous with the Mustang brand. Its sleek roofline and broad stance are true to the authentic proportions of its predecessors. The widened rear haunches, a nod to the power that lies beneath, are quintessentially Mustang.

INTERIOR

Inside, the 2024 Ford Mustang offers an unparalleled experience. The fighter jet-inspired cockpit is a testament to Ford’s commitment to prioritizing the driver. With two customizable digital displays, drivers have all the information they need at their fingertips. The 12.4-inch digital instrument cluster, with its game-like graphics and intuitive controls, ensures that drivers are always in command. With features like the race-inspired flat-bottomed steering wheel and animated welcome lighting, every detail has been thoughtfully designed to enhance the driving experience.

TECHNOLOGY

The 2024 Ford Mustang is not just about looks and power; it’s also a technological marvel. Equipped with the Ford Co-Pilot360 suite, drivers can benefit from features like Speed Sign Recognition, Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control, and Lane Centering Assist. The Active Pothole Mitigation system, unique to this Mustang, ensures a smooth ride even on challenging terrains. The FordPass app further enhances the ownership experience, allowing drivers to stay connected with their vehicle, whether it’s remote starting, locking doors, or checking vehicle health.

COMPETITION

The 2024 Ford Mustang doesn’t exist in a vacuum. It faces stiff competition from rivals like the Chevrolet Camaro and the Dodge Challenger. Both these vehicles have their strengths and have garnered a loyal fanbase over the years. The Camaro, with its aggressive styling and robust performance, and the Challenger, known for its raw power, are worthy adversaries. However, the Mustang, with its perfect blend of heritage, design, performance, and technology, has a unique edge. It’s not just a car; it’s a legacy that continues to evolve and set benchmarks in the automotive world.

2024 Ford Mustang Trim Levels

The 2024 Ford Mustang trim levels include EcoBoost, EcoBoost Premium, GT, GT Premium, Mustang Dark Horse, and Mustang Dark Horse Premium.

BODY STYLES

While the EcoBoost and GT variants come in both coupe and convertible body styles, the Mustang Dark Horse is only offered as a coupe.

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ENGINES

The 2024 Ford Mustang trim levels offer a diverse range of powerful engine options tailored to different driving preferences:

2.3L EcoBoost Engine

The turbocharged 2.3L EcoBoost 4-cylinder engine is a marvel of engineering, delivering a robust 315 horsepower and 350 lb.-ft. of torque. This engine benefits from the new Modular Power Cylinder architecture, enhancing its performance capabilities.

Gen-4 5.0L Coyote V8 (Mustang GT)

The Mustang GT is powered by the Gen-4 5.0L Coyote V8 engine. This engine, renowned for its performance, delivers a commendable 486 horsepower and 418 lb.-ft. of torque, ensuring the GT is primed for both the streets and the racetrack.

Gen-4 5.0L Coyote V8 (Mustang Dark Horse)

The 2024 Mustang Dark Horse, while housing the same Gen-4 5.0L Coyote V8 engine as the GT, has been fine-tuned to extract even more power. This variant boasts a remarkable 500 horsepower, while still maintaining the 418 lb.-ft. of torque, making the Dark Horse a testament to Ford’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of performance.

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TRANSMISSIONS

The 2024 Ford Mustang provides a selection of transmission options to complement its powerful engines:

10-Speed SelectShift Automatic Transmission

This transmission is standard on all 2024 Mustang EcoBoost trims and available for all other models. Known for its smooth gear transitions, it also offers steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters for a more engaged driving experience. A unique feature of this transmission is the remote rev, allowing drivers to showcase the engine’s roar at the push of a key fob button.

6-Speed Manual Transmission With Rev-Matching

Standard on all 2024 Mustang GT trim levels, the MT82-D4 6-speed manual transmission ensures smooth and precise gear shifts at any speed, thanks to its rev-matching feature.

TREMEC 6-Speed Manual Transmission

Exclusively standard on the all-new Mustang Dark Horse, the modified TREMEC TR 3160 6-speed manual transmission is designed for both street and track performance. It boasts features like rev-matching and no-lift shifting, allowing drivers to shift gears without lifting their foot off the accelerator. Aesthetically, it’s adorned with a titanium anodized blue shift knob, adding a touch of style to functionality.

STANDARD FEATURES

Now let’s go over the MSRP, standard features, and available packages for the 2024 Ford Mustang trim levels starting with the base model EcoBoost Fastback which has a starting MSRP of $30,920.

2024 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Fastback – $30,920

The EcoBoost Fastback trim level is the entry point into the Mustang world, offering a perfect blend of performance and value.

POWER AND HANDLING

• 2.3L EcoBoost Engine (315 hp / 350 lb-ft)
• 3.15 Limited-slip Rear Axle
• 10-speed SelectShift Automatic Transmission with Paddle Shifters
• Electric Power-Assisted Steering with Selectable Effort
• Vented four-wheel disc power brakes w/ 2-piston front calipers
• Selectable Drive Modes

EXTERIOR FEATURES

• 17” Sparkle Silver-painted Aluminum Wheels
• Dual Bright Exhaust with rolled tips
• LED Projector Headlamps with LED Signature Lighting
• Body Color Dual Power Adjustable Side Mirrors
• Configurable Daytime Running Lamps
• LED Sequential Taillights

INTERIOR FEATURES

• 12.4″ Digital Cluster with Information on Demand Message Center
• Intelligent Access with Push-button Start
• Track Apps
• Black 1st Row Carpeted Floor Mats
• Center Console with Full Armrest
• Electric Parking Brake
• Leather-wrapped Gear Shift Knob
• Power Front Windows with one-touch up/down and Global Open
• Black Foot Pedals
• Single-Zone Climate Control
• Autolights (automatic on/off headlamps) with Wiper Activation

INTERIOR AMENITIES

• Cupholders (2)
• Driver Footrest
• Vinyl Flat-Bottom Steering Wheel
• Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
• Powerpoints (2)
• Dual Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirrors
• Glove Box with Lockable Door

SEATING

• Cloth Bucket Seats
• 4-way Manual Passenger Seat
• 6-way Manual Driver Seat
• 4-way Adjustable Front Head Restraints
• 50/50 Split-bench Folding Rear Seat

TECHNOLOGY

• FordPass Connect with 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot
• 6-speaker Sound System, AM/FM Stereo MP3 capable
• SYNC 4 with 13.2″ Center stack touchscreen
• Smart-Charging USB Ports (2)

DRIVER ASSIST

• Lane-Keeping System with Lane-Keeping Alert
• Lane-Keeping Aid and Driver Alert
• Road Edge Detection
• Blind Spot Assist
• Rear parking Sensors
• Rain-Sensing Windshield Wipers
• Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking
• Rear View Camera
• Auto High-Beam Headlamps
• AdvanceTrac with Electronic Stability Control
• SOS Post-Crash Alert System
• Ford Co-Pilot360

SAFETY AND SECURITY

• Individual Tire Pressure Monitoring System
• Perimeter Alarm
• Remote Keyless Entry
• SecuriLock Passive Anti-Theft System
• Illuminated Entry

2024 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Fastback Premium – $36,445

Taking a step up, the EcoBoost Fastback Premium, starting at $36,445 offers all the features of the EcoBoost Fastback but with added luxury and tech enhancements. Additional standard features include:

EXTERIOR FEATURES

• 18″ Machined-face Aluminum Wheels with High-gloss Ebony Black-painted pockets
• Pony Projection Lights
• Heated, Body Color Side Mirrors w/ Integrated turn signals and Pony Puddle Lamps
• Body Color Blade decklid spoiler

INTERIOR FEATURES

• Ambient Lighting with MyColor
• Premium Carpeted Floor Mats with Accent Stitch
• Aluminum Foot Pedals
• Dual-Zone Electronic Automatic Temperature Control

INTERIOR AMENITIES

• Auto-dimming Frameless Rearview Mirror
• Leather Wrapped Flat-Bottom Steering Wheel 4-Piece w/ Chrome Bezel
• Heated Steering Wheel
• Premium Door Trim
• Soft Door Rollover

SEATING

• 6-way Power Driver Seat with Power Lumbar Control
• 4-way Power Passenger Seat
• ActiveX Seating Material
• Heated and Cooled Front Seats

TECHNOLOGY

• SiriusXM Radio
• 9-speaker Sound System with Amplifier
• Wireless Charging Pad

2024 Ford Mustang GT Fastback – $42,495

For those who crave more power, the GT Fastback with an MSRP of $42,495 is the answer. It’s designed for enthusiasts who prioritize performance above all else. The GT builds on the features of the base model EcoBoost by adding a:

POWER AND HANDLING

• 5.0L V8 Engine (486 hp / 418 lb-ft)
• 6-Speed Manual Transmission with Rev Matching

EXTERIOR FEATURES

• Hood Vent
• Body Color Wedge Decklid Spoiler
• 18” Ebony Black-painted Aluminum Wheels
• Larger Vented four-wheel disc power brakes w/ 4-piston front calipers

INTERIOR FEATURES

• Auto-dimming Frameless Rearview Mirror
• Leather Wrapped Flat-Bottom Steering Wheel 4-Piece w/ Chrome Bezel

2024 Ford Mustang GT Fastback Premium – $47,015

Starting at $47,015, the GT Premium Fastback merges the power of the GT with luxury features of the EcoBoost Premium for those who want the best of both worlds. Additional standard features include:

EXTERIOR FEATURES

• 19″ Shadow Silver-painted Aluminum Wheels

INTERIOR FEATURES

• Universal Garage Door Opener

SEATING

• Leather-Trimmed Seats

2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse – $59,270

With an MSRP of $59,270, the Dark Horse is a special breed. It’s designed for the true Mustang aficionado, offering the most potent engine in the lineup combined with most of the luxury features from the EcoBoost Premium. Additional features include a more powerful:

POWER AND HANDLING

• 5.0L V8 Engine (500 hp / 418 lb-ft)
• 3.73 TORSEN Limited-slip Rear Axle
• Engine Oil, Transmission and Differential Coolers
• TREMEC 6-speed Manual Transmission with Rev Matching
• K-Brace
• Unique Chassis Tuning
• MagneRide Damping System
• Open Air Induction System
• Brembo Six-Piston Front Brake Calipers with Larger Rotors
• Rear Brake Rotors with 4-piston Brembo Calipers
• Performance Enhanced Powertrain Calibration
• Heavy-duty Front Springs
• Silver Painted Strut-Tower Brace with Dark Horse Badge

EXTERIOR FEATURES

• 19″ Tarnished Dark-painted Low Gloss Aluminum Wheels
• Active Valve Performance Exhaust with Black tips
• LED Projector Headlamps with Black Bezels and LED Signature Lighting
• Tarnished Dark Anodized Sideview Mirrors
• Unique Front and Rear Lower Fascia
• Unique Lower and Outboard Grilles
• Unique Painted Front Upper Grille with Pony Badge
• Performance Rear Spoiler

INTERIOR FEATURES

• Dark Horse Instrument Panel Badge with Unique Chassis Number
• Leather-Wrapped Flat-Bottomed Steering Wheel w/Performance Suede Insert
• Electric Hand Operated Parking Brake (Drift Brake)
• Titanium Anodized Blue Gear Shift Knob

SEATING

• Cloth Front Bucket Seats with Vinyl Trim

TECHNOLOGY

• B&O Sound System by Bang & Olufsen with 12-speakers
• Voice-activated navigation System with Pinch-to-Zoom capability

SAFETY AND SECURITY

• Active Anti-Theft System

2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse Premium – $63,265

The pinnacle of Mustang luxury and performance, the Dark Horse Premium starts at $63,265 and offers everything the Dark Horse does but with added features. It’s the ultimate Mustang experience, designed for those who accept no compromises and want the very best in performance, luxury, and style. Unique features include:

EXTERIOR FEATURES

• Approach Detection with Welcome/Farewell Exterior Lighting

INTERIOR FEATURES

• Accent-Stitched Center Console Lid
• Wrapped Knee Bolsters with Accent Stitch and Shifter Boot
• Unique Color-Accented Door Trim

SEATING

• Color-Accented Cloth Seats

Available Packages

Dive into the realm of personalization with the 2024 Ford Mustang’s meticulously curated packages. Each package, tailored to cater to the diverse desires of Mustang enthusiasts, offers a unique blend of aesthetics, performance, and luxury. Whether you’re seeking a touch of elegance, a dash of sportiness, or the pinnacle of performance, these packages promise to elevate your Mustang experience to unparalleled heights.

WHEEL & STRIPE PACKAGE $895

• 19″ Machine-face Aluminum Wheels with Tarnished Dark-painted pockets
• Hood Stripe
• Side Stripe

MUSTANG NITE PONY PACKAGE $1195

• 19″ Ebony Black-Painted Aluminum Wheels with W-rated Tires
• Black GT, 5.0, and Pony Badges
• Black Mirror Caps
• Painted Black Roof
• Headlamps with Black Bezel
• Blade Decklid Spoiler — Painted Shadow Black

2.3L HIGH-PERFORMANCE PACKAGE $3475

• 3.55 TORSEN Limited-Slip Rear Axle
• 19″ Carbonized Gray Painted Aluminum Wheels
• Summer Only Tires
• Black Painted Strut-Tower Brace
• Black Seat Belts (200A Only)
• Carbon Black Grille
• Electric Hand-Operated Parking Brake
• Front Towing Hooks
• Heavy-duty Front Springs
• 19″ Brembo Brake System with Performance Linings and Black with White Logo Brake Calipers
• Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel with 4-Piece with Chrome Bezel
• Paddle Shifters
• Raised Wedge Decklid Spoiler Painted Body Color (Fastback Only)
• Spoiler Delete (Convertible Only)
• Unique Chassis Tuning
• Unique EPAS and ABS and Stability Control Tuning
• Upsized Rear Sway Bar

GT PERFORMANCE PACKAGE $4995

• Staggered 19″ Carbonized Gray-Painted Aluminum Wheels
• 19″ BREMBO Brake System with Performance Linings and Black with White Logo Brake Calipers
• Electric Hand Operated Parking Brake
• Front Tow Hook
• Grille Painted Ebony Black
• Heavy-duty Front Springs
• K-Brace
• Performance Raised Rear Wing Painted Body Color (Fastback Only)
• Black Painted Strut-Tower Brace
• TORSEN Differential with 3.73 Axle Ratio (Manual)
• TORSEN Differential with 3.55 Axle Ratio (Automatic)
• Unique Chassis Tuning
• Unique Stability Control, EPAS and ABS Tuning
• Upsized Rear Sway Bar

 DARK HORSE HANDLING PACKAGE $4995

• Staggered 19″ Dark-Tarnished Dark-Painted Aluminum Wheels
• 305/30R19 front and 315/30R19 rear Tires
• Adjustable Strut Top Mounts

Following Features are Installed at Plant:

• Front Towing Hooks
• Magnetic Damping System
• Performance Rear Spoiler with Gurney Flap — Painted Shadow Black
• Revised Chassis Tuning

DARK HORSE APPEARANCE PACKAGE $1500

• Black Painted Roof
• Unique Brake Calipers painted Notorious Blue with Grabber Blue Logo
• Unique Hood Graphic

Which One to Buy

As for which 2024 Ford Mustang to buy, for those seeking a harmonious blend of performance, luxury, and unique design elements, the Mustang Dark Horse Premium stands out as the top choice. Here’s why:

Exclusive Performance: The Dark Horse Premium is powered by a naturally aspirated Gen-4 5.0L Coyote V8 engine, delivering a staggering 500 horsepower and 418 lb.-ft. of torque. This ensures an exhilarating driving experience that’s hard to match.

Luxury and Comfort: As the “Premium” badge suggests, this trim offers a range of luxury features, ensuring a comfortable and refined driving experience. From premium materials to advanced infotainment options, the Dark Horse Premium promises a top-tier Mustang experience.

Unique Design Elements: The Dark Horse Premium boasts exclusive design cues and finishes that set it apart from other trims. This ensures that not only will you be driving a performance powerhouse, but you’ll also be turning heads wherever you go.

Available Packages: With the option to add the Dark Horse Appearance Package, owners can further customize their Mustang with unique design elements like a black painted roof and special brake calipers.

Value for Money: While the Dark Horse Premium might come at a premium price, the range of features, performance capabilities, and exclusive design elements ensure that it offers value for every dollar spent.

If you’re looking for a Mustang that offers the best of performance, luxury, and exclusivity, the Mustang Dark Horse Premium is the trim to go for in 2024.

Paint Colors

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Lastly, let’s go over the paint colors for the 2024 Ford Mustang trim levels. There are 12 available colors. Not every color is available on every trim level.

1. Grabber Blue
2. Yellow Splash
3. Dark Matter Gray
4. Race Red
5. Iconic Silver
6. Oxford White
7. Shadow Black
8. Vapor Blue
9. Carbonized Gray
10. Rapid Red
11. Atlas Blue
12. Blue Ember

Wrapping Up

Okay, that’s it. I’m going to wrap this up. I went over the MSRP, standard features, available packages, which trim level to buy, and the paint colors for the 2024 Ford Mustang trim levels. If you found this helpful, informative, or entertaining, please like, share, and subscribe to my channel.