$5,450 higher median
1998 Chevrolet Corvette
All trims
$17,900Median asking price · 115 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$14,900–$21,394
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1998 Ford Mustang Base
VIN
1FAFP4044WF201217
Market price for this build
$5,000
7 comparable listings
No longer listed since around Oct 27, 2026
Last listed by Mr. D's Automotive · Piney Flats, TN
- Last asking price
- $3,400
- Odometer
- 90,366 mi
- On the market
- 7 months
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Last listed by Mr. D's Automotive
5157 Hwy 11 E, Piney Flats, TN 37699
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VIN report
1998 Ford Mustang Base
VIN 1FAFP4044WF201217
Accidents
Reported damage & accident records
Title
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Mileage
Recorded odometer readings
Listings
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Market price range
Based on 7 comparable same-build listings — a small sample, treat the band as a rough guide · Market data as of November 15, 2026Below market
$3,370
Middle of range
$5,000
Above market
$8,200
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Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. D's Automotive | Piney Flats, TN 37699 | $3,400 | 90,366 mi | 2026-08-25 | 19 d ago |
| Rainbow Motors, Inc | 37669 | $4,950 | 90,366 mi | 2026-05-07 | 111 d ago |
| Zoom Motors of Bristol | Bristol, TN 37620 | $2,000 | — | 2026-04-10 | 158 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 1FAFP4044WF201217Trim
Base
Engine
Horsepower
150
Body
Coupe
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
2
Model year
1998
Made by
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Full factory specs for this build →
- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Combined
20
MPG
City
17
MPG
Highway
26
MPG
$2,330
/yr est. fuel
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 20 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 1998 Ford Mustang likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
Fuel
$11,650
Insurance
$4,845
Maintenance & repairs
$7,000
Total, 5 years
$23,495
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 1998 Ford Mustang has 14 recall campaigns as of October 2026. EPA combined fuel economy: 20 MPG.
14 recall campaigns on this model year
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EXTERIOR LIGHTINGDOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES.NHTSA campaign 09E025000
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EXTERIOR LIGHTINGK2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES.NHTSA campaign 08E050000
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EXTERIOR LIGHTINGCERTAIN ANZO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES.NHTSA campaign 06E023000
Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Model-level data for the 1998 Ford Mustang from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed October 27, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 1998 Ford Mustang over the last 6 months — the market firmed $2,800 in that span.
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| June 2026 | $9,448 |
| July 2026 | $7,994 |
| August 2026 | $9,000 |
| September 2026 | $9,990 |
| October 2026 | $9,995 |
| November 2026 | $12,248 |
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As of November 15, 2026, among alternatives (model years 1998–1999) to the 1998 Ford Mustang in this catalog, the 1999 Mazda MX-5 has the lowest median asking price ($10,434, 32 listings with photos) and the 1998 Chevrolet Corvette the highest ($17,900, 115 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot November 15, 2026, 05:00 UTC · Only listings with photos. This sample is separate from the price overview above and its figures differ.
Your comparison starting point
1998 Ford Mustang
All trims · United States
$12,450Comparison catalog median · 53 listings with photos in the comparison sample
This VIN is not in the filtered catalog sample. Comparisons use the model median when available.
Middle 50%: $7,494–$17,900
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$4,050 higher median
1998 Chevrolet Camaro
All trims
$16,500Median asking price · 26 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$10,900–$21,000
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$2,016 lower median
1999 Mazda MX-5
All trims
$10,434Median asking price · 32 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$7,296–$12,345
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 Ford Mustang All trims | $12,450 | $7,494–$17,900 | 53 |
| 1998 Chevrolet Corvette All trims | $17,900 | $14,900–$21,394 | 115 |
| 1998 Chevrolet Camaro All trims | $16,500 | $10,900–$21,000 | 26 |
| 1999 Mazda MX-5 All trims | $10,434 | $7,296–$12,345 | 32 |
What these prices mean
Only catalog listings with photos are included. Trim names do not verify equivalent equipment. Prices are asking prices, not completed sales. Alternatives share the body style and class of the source model; the nearest model years are used when the same year has too few listings. Price differences are not a valuation adjustment or guaranteed savings.
Snapshot: November 15, 2026, 05:00 UTC. 0 source listings excluded by statistical price screening; this does not verify that every deposit or payment ad has been removed.
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Market by model year
Gen 1 · 1994–2004What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.
| Year | Units for sale | Median price | vs newest | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 191 | $15,648 | 100% | 70,862 mi |
| 2003 | 156 | $15,132 | 97% | 67,776 mi |
| 2002 | 77 | $9,275 | 59% | 92,600 mi |
| 2001 | 130 | $15,000 | 96% | 72,331 mi |
| 2000 | 72 | $12,444 | 80% | 79,108 mi |
| 1999 | 68 | $12,880 | 82% | 90,844 mi |
| 1998 | 66 | $12,096 | 77% | 89,724 mi |
| 1997 | 51 | $13,394 | 86% | 73,469 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
