05MustangSally

I've seen the 2008 Bullitt and the 2008 Shelby GT side by side at a dealer. Both $31K sticker with a dealer markeup of $10K, making both $41K. If I had all the money in the world by just looking at them outside, I'd buy the Shelby GT (Front Fascia, Rear Fascia, Side Louvers and Stripes very nice!). If my decision was based on sitting in both cars and the interior, I'd say Bullitt (Seats, Dash, Shifter are much nicer). If I were looking under the hood, I'd say Bullitt (CAI, Strut Tower Brace and accents are much nicer). When it comes to test driving both (which I did), I'd say Shelby GT! Sure, the Bullitt comes with the 3.73 opposed to the SGT's 3.55s, the nicer CAI on the Bullitt...BUT I had more fun in the Shelby GT. The exhaust sounded way better inside and out too! The Shelby is a bit lower and hugs the ground better IMO. Of course, the choice is ALWAYS entirely up to you. But if you're looking for opinions to help, here's mine...SHELBY GT

walc

MSRP on a Shelby GT is around $41K.
MSRP on a Bullitt is around $32K.

05MustangSally

Every dealer I've seen in my area, the Bullitt markeup is at least $5K. If the Bullitt was only $32K MSRP, a lot more folks here would probably have one I'm sure.

Black GT500

Boy your dealers pricing is way screwed up. The BASE MSRP on the Shelby GT’s is at $40000+ before any Additional Dealer Markup the base MSRP on the Bullitt Mustangs is at $32000 before any Additional Dealer Markup

The Shelby GT package is $7390
Plus the required upfitters package $2140
Plus Gas Guzzler Tax of $1000
No ADM
SGT Total $10530

The Bullitt package is $2879/$3310
No upfitters package required
No Gas Guzzler Tax
No ADM
Bullitt Total $3310


The base package pricing difference without any ADM is over $7000. That your dealer is adding over $10000 ADM on their Bullitt is simply CRAZY since none of them are bringing that kind of money.


A dealer near me has No mark-up on the Bullitt, and has offered me the following Bullitt at $1000 over INVOICE.

Yet that same dealership still has this 2007 Shelby GT in their showroom for $48985.00, that is a big difference of $18091.02, Even if you love the looks of the Shelby GT, it is WAY over priced. Especially when you take into account the workmanship I’ve seen...

Crazy! We are now talking as much as I paid for my 500 horsepower 2008 Shelby GT500 for this 320 horsepower 2007 Shelby GT???
UA Black CC
T82 GT Coupe Premium $25104/$27260
With these options
14A - active anti-theft $283/$325
51H - HID Headlamps $457/$525
54B – Bullitt Package $2879/$3310

2 Gal Gas $5.98
FDAF Assessment $420
Destination & Delivery $745

Total Invoice $29893.98
Total MSRP $32165


My cost for the 2008 Bullitt $30893.98
My cost for the 2007 Shelby GT $48985.00



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08 Bullitt 2310

I bought my 08 Bullitt for MSRP about two weeks ago.I had an 07 Shelby GT that I had to sell late last year due to a divorce,It was a kick *** car!I would have bought an 08 Shelby but I couldn't see the 40K price tag.Nice car though.Now if you can find an 07 Shelby GT at MSRP,Factor in all the discounts and the incentivized rate,It is a good deal.Exact same car as the 08 except for color and hood pins.

sc0065

The 07 Shelby GT can be had for 33,000 to 38,000 for the coupes. Not a whole lot of them left. The 08 coupes, 38K to 40K, 08 verts 44K plus. Shelby, Roush and Saleen can't compete with Ford. Anything that goes through Shelby is going to cost more money. 32 to 33K for the Bullitt is a fair price. It may out perform the Shelby GT in the 1/4 mile, but only because it has 373 gears. Runs circles around the Shelby GT.....highly doubtful. We will have to see if the Bullitt is in any racing circuits this season and see how it stacks up against the competition.
As far as Shelbys' quality, all manufacturers have issues. The pic shown above is caused from dealers not reading the instructions, "hood pins must be pulled before hood is released".
The Shelby GT isn't for everyone. Recently was at Carroll Shelbys' 85th B-Day party, Shelby rented Las Vegas Speedway, you could see how all the cars performed in the corners, the Shelby GT held its own. The Shelby GT out performed it big brother the GT500, hands down in the corners. And if the Shelby GT doesn't have enough power, there are SC upgrades, big brake upgrades, etc. The Shelby GT also will not be seen on every street corner. It's truly a limited Mustang.

hypersurf1

Check your facts on the handling. Motor Trend tested the SGT and the Bullitt. The Shelby did .97g on the skidpad and .76g in the figure 8. The Bullitt did .87g on the skidpad and .52g on the figure 8. That is a huge difference in handling. The bullitt is a nice car but it doesnt handle anything like a SGT. Acceleration is very similiar between the two. In the looks department I think most would agree the Shelby wins hands down. I get more compliments then I ever thought I would. If you want something more subdued in the looks department and still has that straight line performance grab up a Bullitt, its still a great car at a more attractive price.

08 Bullitt 2310

I know I keep posting in here,There is really no comparison in handling.The Bullitt handles well but the Shelby handles awesome.Realizing that the Bullitt is just a FRPP handling pack away from the same thing,If you can get a leftover 07,There are still many in my area,Do it if you like the looks.The Shelby has a harsh ride to most but I liked it.The Bullit is kinda bouncy over light bumps,But still provides some kind of performance in the curves.I took my Shelby through a set of curves at a high speed with no problems.I took the Bullitt through the same set of curves and noticed the rear wanting to roll out on me.The front of the Shelby is kinda low so some entries and exits have to be watched,Not a problem in the Bullitt.

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08 Bullitt 2310

Of which car?