How much does the 2003 Ford Thunderbird cost?

The 2003 Ford Thunderbird has a starting MSRP of $36,815, ranging up to $40,355 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes Deluxe from $36,815; Premium from $37,855.

What is the fuel economy of the 2003 Ford Thunderbird?

The 2003 Ford Thunderbird achieves up to 18 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much cargo space does the 2003 Ford Thunderbird have?

The 2003 Ford Thunderbird offers up to 8.5 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.

Is the 2003 Ford Thunderbird safe?

The 2003 Ford Thunderbird earned an overall rating of Not Rated out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing.

How many trims does the 2003 Ford Thunderbird come in?

The 2003 Ford Thunderbird is available in 2 trims (4 total configurations) across Convertible body styles with rear wheel drive.

2003 Ford Thunderbird

2 trims · 4 configurations · Convertible

Starting MSRP

$36,815 – $40,355

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NHTSA safety

Not rated

Frontal (driver)★★★★☆

Frontal (passenger)★★★★★

Side (driver)★★★★★

Source: NHTSA

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Pricing

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MSRP by trim

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Purchase information

Based on Deluxe

Total price (Deluxe MSRP)

$36,815

Typical monthly

$729/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-10-11). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.

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Compare 2003 Ford Thunderbird trims

Deluxe
2 configurations
MSRP
$36,815 – $39,310
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
16/22
Horsepower
280 hp
Torque
286 lb-ft
Engine
3.9L V8 gas
Seating
2
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
8.5
Max towing
—
Premium
2 configurations
MSRP
$37,855 – $40,355
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
16/22
Horsepower
280 hp
Torque
286 lb-ft
Engine
3.9L V8 gas
Seating
2
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
8.5
Max towing
—

Compare 2003 Ford Thunderbird trim specifications
Spec	Deluxe2 configurations	Premium2 configurations
MSRP	$36,815 – $39,310	$37,855 – $40,355
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	16/22	16/22
Horsepower	280 hp	280 hp
Torque	286 lb-ft	286 lb-ft
Engine	3.9L V8 gas	3.9L V8 gas
Seating	2	2
Drivetrain	RWD	RWD
Cargo (cu ft)	8.5	8.5
Max towing	—	—

Specifications shown for each trim’s base configuration; drivetrain, cab, and box options vary within a trim, and MSRP shows the full range. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.

Full specifications

Shown for each trim's base configuration. Drivetrain, cab, and box options within a trim can change dimensions, capacities, and fuel economy.

Engine & drivetrain

Engine type: Deluxegas
Premiumgas
Fuel type: Deluxepremium unleaded (required)
Premiumpremium unleaded (required)
Cylinders: DeluxeV8
PremiumV8
Displacement: Deluxe3.9 L
Premium3.9 L
Horsepower: Deluxe280 hp
Premium280 hp
Torque: Deluxe286 lb-ft
Premium286 lb-ft
Transmission: Deluxe5-speed automatic
Premium5-speed automatic
Drivetrain: Deluxerear wheel drive
Premiumrear wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: DeluxeConvertible
PremiumConvertible
Doors: Deluxe2
Premium2
Seating: Deluxe2
Premium2
Length: Deluxe186.3 in
Premium186.3 in
Width: Deluxe72 in
Premium72 in
Height: Deluxe52.1 in
Premium52.1 in
Wheelbase: Deluxe107.2 in
Premium107.2 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity: Deluxe8.5 cu ft
Premium8.5 cu ft
Max cargo capacity: Deluxe8.5 cu ft
Premium8.5 cu ft
Curb weight: Deluxe3,775 lbs
Premium3,775 lbs
Fuel tank: Deluxe18 gal
Premium18 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: Deluxe18
Premium18
City MPG: Deluxe16
Premium16
Highway MPG: Deluxe22
Premium22

Full specifications by trim
Spec	Deluxe	Premium
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	gas	gas
Fuel type	premium unleaded (required)	premium unleaded (required)
Cylinders	V8	V8
Displacement	3.9 L	3.9 L
Horsepower	280 hp	280 hp
Torque	286 lb-ft	286 lb-ft
Transmission	5-speed automatic	5-speed automatic
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive	rear wheel drive
Dimensions
Body type	Convertible	Convertible
Doors	2	2
Seating	2	2
Length	186.3 in	186.3 in
Width	72 in	72 in
Height	52.1 in	52.1 in
Wheelbase	107.2 in	107.2 in
Capacity & weight
Cargo capacity	8.5 cu ft	8.5 cu ft
Max cargo capacity	8.5 cu ft	8.5 cu ft
Curb weight	3,775 lbs	3,775 lbs
Fuel tank	18 gal	18 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	18	18
City MPG	16	16
Highway MPG	22	22

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2003 Ford Thunderbird FAQ

How much does the 2003 Ford Thunderbird cost?: The 2003 Ford Thunderbird has a starting MSRP of $36,815, ranging up to $40,355 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes Deluxe from $36,815; Premium from $37,855.
What is the fuel economy of the 2003 Ford Thunderbird?: The 2003 Ford Thunderbird achieves up to 18 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.
How much cargo space does the 2003 Ford Thunderbird have?: The 2003 Ford Thunderbird offers up to 8.5 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.
Is the 2003 Ford Thunderbird safe?: The 2003 Ford Thunderbird earned an overall rating of Not Rated out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing.
How many trims does the 2003 Ford Thunderbird come in?: The 2003 Ford Thunderbird is available in 2 trims (4 total configurations) across Convertible body styles with rear wheel drive.