2005 Ford Mustang Saleen S281 Coupe Market Value & Price History
The 2005 Ford Mustang Saleen S281 Coupe has a market value of $21,921, based on 16 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with half of the verified USD sales since 2012 between $21,500 and $26,400. No comparable sale since Oct 4, 2025, so this value may not reflect today's market.
Data: DriveIndex. 16 verified auction sales for the 2005 Ford Mustang Saleen S281 Coupe, latest sale Oct 4, 2025. Methodology
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| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 4, 2025 | $19,800 | 49,969 mi | Manual |
| Jan 15, 2025 | $26,400 | 14,814 mi | Manual |
| Jul 26, 2024 | $38,500 | 4,670 mi | Automatic |
| Mar 31, 2024 | $22,000 | 17,000 mi | Manual |
| Oct 14, 2023 | $23,100 | 96,718 mi | Manual |
| Oct 13, 2023 | $25,300 | 81,967 mi | Manual |
| Dec 21, 2022 | $25,500 | 13,000 mi | Manual |
| Nov 5, 2022 | $21,500 | 53,000 mi | Manual |
| Jul 21, 2022 | $29,000 | 12,638 mi | Manual |
| Mar 9, 2022 | $24,600 | 32,000 mi | Manual |
| Feb 15, 2022 | $21,250 | — | Automatic |
| Nov 19, 2021 | $20,000 | 33,000 mi | Manual |
| Dec 7, 2019 | $35,000 | — | Manual |
| Apr 23, 2019 | $25,500 | 28,000 mi | — |
| Feb 1, 2018 | $17,000 | 29,000 mi | Manual |
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2005 Ford Mustang Saleen S281 Coupe: Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a 2005 Ford Mustang Saleen S281 Coupe worth?
A 2005 Ford Mustang Saleen S281 Coupe is worth approximately $21,921, based on 16 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. No comparable sale since Oct 4, 2025, so this value may not reflect today's market. Half of all verified sales fall between $21,500 and $26,400; the full verified range is $17,000 to $38,500. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How much did a 2005 Ford Mustang Saleen S281 Coupe cost new?
The 2005 Ford Mustang Saleen S281 Coupe carried an original MSRP of $36,000. Its DriveIndex market value is $21,921. No comparable sale since Oct 4, 2025, so this value may not reflect today's market.
How much has the 2005 Ford Mustang Saleen S281 Coupe depreciated?
The 2005 Ford Mustang Saleen S281 Coupe is worth about 39% less than it cost new: it carried an original MSRP of $36,000, and its DriveIndex market value is $21,921. That compares the DriveIndex value with the sticker price, not adjusted for inflation. No comparable sale since Oct 4, 2025, so this value may not reflect today's market.
How many 2005 Ford Mustang Saleen S281 Coupe sell per year?
DriveIndex has tracked 16 2005 Ford Mustang Saleen S281 Coupe sales at auction.
Are 2005 Ford Mustang Saleen S281 Coupe sale prices higher or lower than a year ago?
There aren't yet enough recent sales to compute a reliable 12-month price direction for the 2005 Ford Mustang Saleen S281 Coupe. The full Value Signal classification (appreciating, stable, bottomed, or depreciating) and its 1–5 year projection are part of DriveIndex Pro.
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