Mustang vs Z

Compare two new cars by price, estimated monthly payment, fuel economy, and other specifications. Data comes from the CarPayCheck.com catalog and uses your selected financing terms.

Ford Mustang
Ford

Mustang

Price from $32,995
Monthly payment $384
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Nissan Z
Nissan

Z

Price from $42,970
Monthly payment $500
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Specifications

  Mustang Z
Manufacturer Ford Nissan
Starting price $32,995 $42,970
Monthly payment $384 $500
Fuel type Gasoline Gasoline
Fuel economy 17.5 mpg 20.0 mpg
CO₂ emissions 341 g/mi–740 g/mi 406 g/mi–468 g/mi
Annual maintenance cost — —

About this comparison

Ford Mustang and Nissan Z suit different driving needs. The main differences below cover price, monthly payment, fuel economy, and running costs.

Mustang starts at $32,995; Z starts at $42,970. The difference is $9,975, making Mustang about 23% cheaper before financing.

Estimated monthly payment: Mustang — $384; Z — $500. The difference is $116 per month, with Mustang lower.

Both models use Gasoline. Fuel economy is Mustang — 17.5 mpg; Z — 20.0 mpg. Z uses less energy in everyday driving.

The final choice is about more than numbers: annual distance, city or highway use, and the space your household needs all matter. Use the CarPayCheck.com calculator to apply your financing terms and evaluate both cars in your situation.

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