Ford stormed into the month with headline-making performance news: its Mustang GTD posted a lightning-quick 6:52.072 lap at the Nürburgring, securing its spot as the fastest American vehicle ever to tackle the fabled track. While engineers celebrated the achievement, a recent podcast featuring insights from a private collector revealed potential buyers might encounter more than just jaw-dropping speed—sticker shock could also be part of the ride.
According to Ford, the Mustang GTD opens at an estimated $325,000. That figure, however, represents a bare-bones version with few specifics disclosed. Start layering on specialized hardware and customization options, and that base number may balloon significantly, depending on the buyer’s preferences and performance ambitions.
In a recent episode, Matt Farah recounted a chat with a prospective GTD owner who claimed his build estimate veered far from the initial promise. He anticipated paying around $300,000 with track-focused extras, but his final quote allegedly climbed into the $600,000s. Ford has since refuted this, reiterating its official starting figure and dismissing the six-figure leap.
Ford’s response firmly stated no configuration could stretch pricing into the $600,000 range. Still, the wording subtly acknowledged that available add-ons will drive the cost beyond the starting MSRP. When asked to provide a pricing ceiling, Ford declined to give further clarity, citing that additional costs remain undisclosed for now.
Last year, Ford revealed that more than 7,500 people across North America submitted applications to buy the Mustang GTD within just 37 days—prompting a halt in orders for the first two production years. But if final invoices come in much higher than anticipated, some buyers might get cold feet. As a reference point, Porsche’s 911 GT3 RS starts near $240,000, yet clean examples often fetch well over $400,000 pre-owned.
