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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: $31,675

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $4,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,143

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $3,182

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620132013
ModelExplorerExplorerMustangMustang
TrimEddie BauerLimitedV6 PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $26,200 $34,750
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $24,170 $32,058
Luxury Package 1,700      
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350    
235/65R18 595      
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995    
Reverse Sensing & Security Package     695 695
Pony Package     995  
Comfort Package     650 650
Electronics Package     2,340 2,340
Polished alloy wheels       495
Rear spoiler       0
Luxury Package 1,445      
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298    
235/65R18 506      
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217    
Navigation system 1,696 1,696    
Reverse Sensing & Security Package     621 621
Pony Package     888  
Comfort Package     581 581
Electronics Package     2,088 2,088
Polished alloy wheels       442
Rear spoiler       0
Options (change) 4,895 2,600 4,680 4,180
Options (change) 4,162 2,211 4,178 3,732
Destination 645 645 795 795
Total Price $35,740 $35,760 $31,675 $39,725
Total Invoice $32,325 $32,434 $29,143 $36,585

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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: $2,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,092
Model Year2006200620132013
ModelExplorerExplorerMustangMustang
TrimEddie BauerLimitedV6 PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine210hp V6210hp V6305hp V6420hp V8
TransmissionA5A5M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7370, 8370, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18245/65-17235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$35,740$35,760$31,675$39,725
Adjustments for Features-1,205-1,20500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,535$34,555$31,675$39,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$20$0$8,050
Total Invoice$32,325$32,434$29,143$36,585
Adjustments for Features-1,090-1,09300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,235$31,341$29,143$36,585
Cost Above Minimum$0$106$0$7,442

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year2006200620132013
ModelExplorerExplorerMustangMustang
TrimEddie BauerLimitedV6 PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
6-speed manual  $150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Safety key  $5$5
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
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 
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Running boards$350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
Satellite radio  $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Outside temperature display$50$50  
Performance meter  $150$150
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$3,650$3,650$2,445$2,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,205$1,205$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,090-1,09300

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20062013
ModelExplorerMustang
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase113.7 in107.1 in
Length193.4 in188.5 in
Width73.7 in73.9 in
Height72.8 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,502 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in34.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in47.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in46.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in29.8 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 ft313.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft313.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft313.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97557%
Total Not Requested75043%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang V6 Premium

Reverse Sensing & Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested25067%
Total Not Requested12533%
Pony Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Chrome grille (optional)0No
235/50WR18 tires400No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested60049%
Total Not Requested62551%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested52595%
Total Not Requested255%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested92587%
Total Not Requested14013%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Reverse Sensing & Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested25067%
Total Not Requested12533%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested52595%
Total Not Requested255%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested92587%
Total Not Requested14013%

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