Acura Integra vs Ford Mustang: cost to own

Verdict, over 6 years

The Ford Mustang costs about $12,418 less

That's $172 a month. Closest matching trims: same fuel and drive where possible.

Integra A Spec$1,345/moTrue cost

Mustang EcoBoost Fastback✓ $1,173/moTrue cost

2026 Acura Integra

Closest matching trim: Integra A Spec

Sticker (MSRP)$41,175

+$9,587→↓Freight, fees, HST

Drive away$50,762

+ running costs→↓− $20,176 resale

True cost$1,345/moA month to own, after resale

2026 Ford Mustang

Closest matching trim: Mustang EcoBoost Fastback

Sticker (MSRP)$38,930

+$8,670→↓Freight, fees, HST

Drive away$47,600

+ running costs→↓− $19,076 resale

True cost$1,173/moA month to own, after resale

Line by line


Price
Sticker (MSRP)	$41,175	✓ $38,930	Mustang by $2,245
Freight and fees, before tax	$3,747	✓ $3,194	Mustang by $553
Sales tax (HST)	$5,840	✓ $5,476	Mustang by $364
Drive-away price	$50,762	✓ $47,600	Mustang by $3,162
Running costs, 6 years
Fuel or charging	✓ $14,585	$15,233	Integra by $648
Insurance (estimate)	$18,609	✓ $14,517	Mustang by $4,092
Maintenance (estimate)	$12,850	✓ $7,212	Mustang by $5,638
Loan rate	6.5%	6.5%	—
Loan interest	$9,624	✓ $8,959	Mustang by $665
Lost return on your money	$10,529	✓ $9,919	Mustang by $610
Resale after 6 yrs	✓ −$20,176	−$19,076	Integra by $1,100
Total
True cost	$96,874	✓ $84,456	Mustang by $12,418
True cost a month	$1,345/mo	✓ $1,173/mo	Mustang by $172
You pay each month	$1,410/mo	✓ $1,231/mo	Mustang by $179
Practical
Fuel type	Premium gas	Gas	—
Seats	5	4	—
Carry-ons, 2 people	6	Not published	—
Cargo behind row 2, litres	688	Not published	—
Length	4.73 m	—	—
Ground clearance	12 cm	—	—
Resale % after 6 yrs	49%	49%	—
US crash test	5★	5★ (closest version)	—

Price

Sticker (MSRP)

Integra A Spec $41,175Mustang EcoBoost Fastback ✓ $38,930Cheaper by Mustang by $2,245

Freight and fees, before tax

Integra A Spec $3,747Mustang EcoBoost Fastback ✓ $3,194Cheaper by Mustang by $553

Sales tax (HST)

Integra A Spec $5,840Mustang EcoBoost Fastback ✓ $5,476Cheaper by Mustang by $364

Drive-away price

Integra A Spec $50,762Mustang EcoBoost Fastback ✓ $47,600Cheaper by Mustang by $3,162

Running costs, 6 years

Fuel or charging

Integra A Spec ✓ $14,585Mustang EcoBoost Fastback $15,233Cheaper by Integra by $648

Insurance (estimate)

Integra A Spec $18,609Mustang EcoBoost Fastback ✓ $14,517Cheaper by Mustang by $4,092

Maintenance (estimate)

Integra A Spec $12,850Mustang EcoBoost Fastback ✓ $7,212Cheaper by Mustang by $5,638

Loan rate

Integra A Spec 6.5%Mustang EcoBoost Fastback 6.5%Cheaper by —

Loan interest

Integra A Spec $9,624Mustang EcoBoost Fastback ✓ $8,959Cheaper by Mustang by $665

Lost return on your money

Integra A Spec $10,529Mustang EcoBoost Fastback ✓ $9,919Cheaper by Mustang by $610

Resale after 6 yrs

Integra A Spec ✓ −$20,176Mustang EcoBoost Fastback −$19,076Cheaper by Integra by $1,100

Total

True cost

Integra A Spec $96,874Mustang EcoBoost Fastback ✓ $84,456Cheaper by Mustang by $12,418

True cost a month

Integra A Spec $1,345/moMustang EcoBoost Fastback ✓ $1,173/moCheaper by Mustang by $172

You pay each month

Integra A Spec $1,410/moMustang EcoBoost Fastback ✓ $1,231/moCheaper by Mustang by $179

Practical

Fuel type

Integra A Spec Premium gasMustang EcoBoost Fastback GasCheaper by —

Seats

Integra A Spec 5Mustang EcoBoost Fastback 4Cheaper by —

Carry-ons, 2 people

Integra A Spec 6Mustang EcoBoost Fastback Not publishedCheaper by —

Cargo behind row 2, litres

Integra A Spec 688Mustang EcoBoost Fastback Not publishedCheaper by —

Length

Integra A Spec 4.73 mMustang EcoBoost Fastback —Cheaper by —

Ground clearance

Integra A Spec 12 cmMustang EcoBoost Fastback —Cheaper by —

Resale % after 6 yrs

Integra A Spec 49%Mustang EcoBoost Fastback 49%Cheaper by —

US crash test

Integra A Spec 5★Mustang EcoBoost Fastback 5★ (closest version)Cheaper by —

✓ marks the better figure. Resale for both is typical for their type and brand (unless you lease). These trims differ in fuel (premium gas vs gas), which drives part of the gap. Their stickers differ by $2,245.