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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: $25,700

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $8,245

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,659

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $7,139

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620082008
ModelExplorerExplorerMustangMustang
TrimEddie BauerLimitedV6 PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $20,880 $27,420
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $19,362 $25,248
235/65R18 595      
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,995 1,995
Audiophile Package 510      
Safety and Security Package     995  
Interior Upgrade Package     460 460
Comfort Group     575 575
Leather seating surfaces     0  
Machined alloy wheels       195
Rear spoiler       0
235/65R18 506      
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,736 1,736
Audiophile Package 433      
Safety and Security Package     866  
Interior Upgrade Package     400 400
Comfort Group     500 500
Leather seating surfaces     0  
Machined alloy wheels       170
Rear spoiler       0
Options (change) 3,100 1,995 4,025 3,225
Options (change) 2,635 1,696 3,502 2,806
Destination 645 645 795 795
Total Price $33,945 $35,155 $25,700 $31,440
Total Invoice $30,798 $31,919 $23,659 $28,849

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Mustang

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Mustang V6 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,435
Model Year2006200620082008
ModelExplorerExplorerMustangMustang
TrimEddie BauerLimitedV6 PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine210hp V6210hp V6210hp V6300hp V8
TransmissionA5A5M5M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7500, 6500, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18245/65-17215/65-16235/55-17
Total Price$33,945$35,155$25,700$31,440
Adjustments for Features-2,980-4,1550-650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,965$31,000$25,700$30,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$35$0$5,090
Total Invoice$30,798$31,919$23,659$28,849
Adjustments for Features-2,704-3,7730-596
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,094$28,146$23,659$28,253
Cost Above Minimum$0$52$0$4,594

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year2006200620082008
ModelExplorerExplorerMustangMustang
TrimEddie BauerLimitedV6 PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
5-speed manual  $0$0
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Stability control$400$400  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200  
Dual-zone climate control $125  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear spoiler   $200
Running boards$350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125  
Aux input  $50$50
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors $25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Outside temperature display$50$50  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$4,100$5,275$1,120$1,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,980$4,155$0$650
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,704-3,7730-596

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20062008
ModelExplorerMustang
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase113.7 in107.1 in
Length193.4 in187.6 in
Width73.7 in73.9 in
Height72.8 in55.4 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,374 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in53.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in34.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in46.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in30.3 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang V6 Premium

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900150%
Total Not Requested-300-50%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested50080%
Total Not Requested12520%
Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Auxiliary gauges0No
Door sill trim plates100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Auxiliary gauges0No
Door sill trim plates100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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