Before you even begin entertaining the thought of driving off on a brand-new 2011 Ford Mustang, wouldn't it be prudent to check just how much the car costs first? After all, you'd want to come up with a real good excuse on why you think the 2011 Ford Mustang is worth the amount you're willing to pay for it.

Held off for the longest time, Ford has finally released the pricing for the 2011 Mustang and much to our delight, the cost to have a 2011 Mustang neatly tucked inside your garage isn't as astronomical as we expected.

The 2011 Ford Mustang will go on sale at a price starting from $22,145 for the V6 Coupe versions. The V6 Premium Coupe is priced at $25,845; V6 Convertible at $27,145 and V6 Premium Convertible at $30,845. Prices for the GT version start at $29,645 for the base version; at $32,845 for the GT Premium Coupe and at $34,645 for the GT Premium Convertible.

The 2011 Ford Mustang V6 is powered by a 3.7 liter V6 engine delivering a total of 305-hp and 280 lb-ft. The GT version gets a 5.0 liter V8 engine with an output of 412-hp and a peak torque of 390 lb-ft.

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