waynekohn8
New Member
How is it that the Shelby GT500 and the Shelby GT have nearly the same MSRP????? Even after the dealer markup is added to both, they're still real close in price. Shelby GT is so not worth it when put in that perspective. Much better putting that money on a Roush, Saleen or Steeda Mustang.
Including the $1000 gas guzzler tax, the Shelby GT is about $39000 and the GT 500 is $45000. These are quite reasonable when compared with the prices Saleen and Roush are charging.
A GT Premium Mustang lists for $27,600 with shipping, so the Shelby is about $11,000 over that.
The Roush Stage 1 is $9000 + S/H (about $37000 with the car included). The Roush kit only includes exterior appearance add-ons, axle-back exhaust kit and wheels and tires. The Shelby includes all that plus interior, engine, suspension, shifter, and gearing upgrades. The Stage 2 Roush kit for $11,600 gives you a suspension upgrade kit. Both Roush kits have a short-throw shifter upgrade as a $450 option.
The Saleen S281 has a base price of $43,700 and offers only 335 HP (10 more than the Shelby) but has a lot of upgrades to exterior, interior and suspension.
The supercharged Saleen (465 HP) has a base price of $53000, while that from Roush lists for $49000 and has only 415 HP. Compared with this, the $45000 MSRP for the Shelby GT500 seems quite reasonable.
So as far as MSRP goes, the Shelbys seem like the best value. However, $70000 for a GT 500 and $45000+ for the Shelby GT is ridiculous. Compare this with the Terminators which listed for $35,000 and had 400 HP, a 6 spd, and IRS. In retrospect that car seems like a heck of a bargain.