There are two Ford Mustang Mach 1 models to choose from: base or Premium. The Premium model doesn't add much to the driving experience. Instead, it comes with additional packages to elevate the interior, and a few nice-to-have items like heated and ventilated front seats, a memory function for the driver's seat, leather upholstery, a heated steering wheel, and aluminum foot pedals.
The base car offers more than enough luxury and convenience with items like a 12-inch digital instrument cluster, dual-zone climate control, a six-way power driver's seat, ambient lighting, keyless entry with a push-button start, leather-wrapped steering wheel and parking brake, and an eight-inch touchscreen infotainment system mated to a nine-speaker sound system. Both models are equipped with the upgraded 5.0-liter Coyote V8 producing 470 hp and 410 lb-ft. A six-speed manual transmission is standard, sending power to the rear wheels only, but an automatic ten-speed is available. The Mach 1 comes, as standard, with MagneRide dampers, heavy-duty front springs, trick aerodynamics that increase downforce, and six-piston Brembo brake calipers.
The price of the 2022 Ford Mustang Mach 1 is perhaps one of its best attributes. It's not exactly cheap, but for what you get, it's a whole lot more affordable than you might think. In base form, it has an MSRP of $54,000. The Premium model retails for $56,095. These prices exclude the $1,195 destination fee.
The most crucial optional package is the $4,500 Mach 1 Handling Package. It adds wider performance tires, adjustable strut top mounts, a performance rear spoiler with a gurney flap, a more aggressive front splitter, and a revised chassis tune.
The Premium model has more available packages, including the $1,250 Mach 1 Appearance Package. This adds a Fighter Jet Gray exterior hue, an Ebony/Orange interior, Orange brake calipers, unique seatbacks, and special hood and side-stripe decals. The Mach 1 Elite Package ($1,550) includes enhanced security features, a 12-speaker Bang & Olufsen sound system, HD Radio, and a CD player.
Looking at what the Premium offers over and above the base model, we don't see anything we want or need. We'd save a few bucks and put it toward the Mach 1 Handling Package. A base Mach 1 with said package retails for $59,695 with all charges included. The Premium model with this same package costs $61,790 including destination.