Pricing announced for 2010 Mustang, Camaro, Challenger

The more things change, the more they stay the same. That old saying once again proves true as some early pricing information for the new 2010 Ford Mustang has leaked out, with the latest 'Stang continuing its tradition of offering an excellent value proposition when compared to its new peers. Base price for a standard V6-powered 2010 Mustang is reportedly $21,845, including delivery charge. For comparison, its biggest competitor will surely be the Camaro, which starts at $22,995. The other revived pony car is the Dodge Challenger, which in base SE trim begins with a MSRP of $22,545. Each of these entry-level models comes equipped with a standard V6 engine, though the Challenger comes only with a four-speed automatic while its competitors offer a stick. Anyone wanting a convertible has no choice but to opt for the Ford, as the Blue Oval's offering is the only modern musclecar with an optional drop-top. Stepping up to a V8-powered Mustang will run you $27,995 – quite a bit cheaper than the V8-powered Camaro's $30,995 sticker. However the Camero only offers the 8 in the SS trim. Dodge's entry runs $30,545 for the R/T trim and with its new HEMI V8 up to 372hp and 400lb tq. It's not exactly an apples-to-apples comparison, of course, as the Mustang GT is down a bit on horsepower compared to its rivals, but we think the GT's cut-rate pricing should be more than enough to keep Ford's pony at the top of the sales charts. It's this fun!