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Compare: 2009 Nissan 370Z vs 2010 Ford Mustang vs 2009 Chevrolet Corvette

 

2009 Nissan 370Z

2010 Ford Mustang

2009 Chevrolet Corvette
  2009 Nissan 370Z 2010 Ford Mustang 2009 Chevrolet Corvette w/1LT
MSRP
$34,530
$36,560
$76,268
Invoice $32,297 $33,296 $70,322
MPG
City/Highway		 18/26 14/26 14/26
Rating 7.8 8.4 8.8
Bottom Line The Nissan Z has never occupied the top spot in the performance world—and it doesn't now—but it's still a great performance car that starts just under $30,000. Nostalgia is still a big part of the appeal, but the 2010 Ford Mustang is now every bit a modern, refined sport coupe. While the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette provides plenty of impressive performance to dream and/or brag about, this car is not a one-trick pony. If ever there were a practical sportscar, this is it.
Likes &
Dislikes

Likes:

  • Edgy styling
  • 332-horsepower V-6!
  • Rev-matching manual transmission
  • Solid performance/dollar ratio

Dislikes:

  • Lots of tire noise
  • Prominent drivetrain noise
  • Thrifty interior

Likes:

  • Traditional V-8 power
  • Improved ride and handling
  • Hot new interior
  • SYNC and Travel Link options
  • Great performance value

Dislikes:

  • No bragging rights regarding horsepower
  • Only five-speed transmissions
  • Hard plastics inside

Likes:

  • Exceptional performance/value ratio
  • 430-horsepower "base" model
  • 505-hp Z06 and 638-hp ZR1 performance models
  • Less expensive Convertible for 2009
  • Available leather-wrapped interior

Dislikes:

  • Quality issues persist, but are getting further and fewer between
  • Base interior can feel a little drab
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Used Car Prices

  Min Max Average
2009 Nissan 370Z $27,157 $33,845 $30,409
2009 Chevrolet Corvette $43,206 $58,150 $50,178
2010 Ford Mustang $21,979 $28,192 $25,040
* Based on data collected from 70,356 classifieds ads
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