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Ford Explorer vs. Ford Mustang Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Ford Mustang Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,915

Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium   
Difference: $9,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,064

Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium   
Difference: $9,107

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620162016
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerMustangMustang
TrimLimitedSportPlatinumEcoBoost PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $41,300 $43,500 $52,970 $29,645 $36,395
Base Invoice $39,442 $41,543 $50,587 $28,014 $34,393
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg. 650        
Adaptive cruise control 1,150 1,150   1,195 1,195
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75 95 95
Package 401A   4,300      
Equipment Group 201A / 401A       1,795 1,795
Navigation system       795 795
Rear spoiler       0 0
Temporary spare tire       195 195
Obstacle detection, rear       295 295
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg. 619        
Adaptive cruise control 1,094 1,094   1,135 1,135
All-weather floor mats 71 71 71 90 90
Package 401A   4,085      
Equipment Group 201A / 401A       1,705 1,705
Navigation system       755 755
Rear spoiler       0 0
Temporary spare tire       185 185
Obstacle detection, rear       280 280
Options (change) 1,875 5,525 75 4,370 4,370
Options (change) 1,784 5,250 71 4,150 4,150
Destination 945 945 945 900 900
Total Price $44,120 $49,970 $53,990 $34,915 $41,665
Total Invoice $42,171 $47,738 $51,603 $33,064 $39,443

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Mustang

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,167
Model Year20162016201620162016
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerMustangMustang
TrimLimitedSportPlatinumEcoBoost PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine290hp V6365hp V6365hp V6310hp I4435hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12500, 12390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$44,120$49,970$53,990$34,915$41,665
Adjustments for Features-6,215-8,705-13,1550-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,905$41,265$40,835$34,915$41,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,360$2,930$0$6,600
Total Invoice$42,171$47,738$51,603$33,064$39,443
Adjustments for Features-5,940-8,316-12,5730-142
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,231$39,422$39,030$33,064$39,301
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,191$2,799$0$6,237

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20162016201620162016
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerMustangMustang
TrimLimitedSportPlatinumEcoBoost PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100  
6-speed manual   $150$150
FWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700  
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100  
Active noise reduction  $0$0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100  
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50  
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125  
Remote start$150$150$150  
Semi-automated parking system  $500  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active glove box   $100$100
Curve control$50$50$50  
Hill descent control $250$250  
Inflatable rear seat belts$200$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200  
Lane departure warning  $200  
Line lock    $50
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500  
Terrain selector $200$200  
Trailer sway control$25$25$25  
Wide-view front camera$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40  
Class III trailer hitch $250$250  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250$250  
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0   
Black grille (optional) $0   
Body kit (gray/black)   $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200  
Tow hook(s), front $40$40  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
Aux input$50$50$50  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25$25  
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights  $200  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750  
Performance meter   $150$150
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Spotter mirror(s)   $50$50
Turn signal repeaters in hood    $0
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Door sill trim plates$100    
Heated second row seats$200 $200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75  
Massage, driver seat  $100  
Massage, passenger seat  $100  
Metal pedals   $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000$1000  
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50$50  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000  
Wood trim  $300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options   $0$0
Alloy wheels$350  $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350  
Performance steering system (optional) $0   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$9,640$12,130$16,580$3,425$3,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,215$8,705$13,155$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,940-8,316-12,5730-142

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20162016
ModelExplorerMustang
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.6 in107.1 in
Length198.3 in188.3 in
Width78.9 in75.4 in
Height70.0 in54.4 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.3,527 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in34.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in52.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in47.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in30.6 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft313.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft313.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft313.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested30052%
Total Not Requested27548%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Heated steering wheel100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested172556%
Total Not Requested135044%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Equipment Group 201A / 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Shaker, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested55052%
Total Not Requested50048%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Equipment Group 201A / 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Shaker, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested55052%
Total Not Requested50048%

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