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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: $33,435

Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium   
Difference: $2,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,657

Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium   
Difference: $1,144

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620172017
ModelExplorerExplorerMustangMustang
TrimEddie BauerLimitedEcoBoost PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $30,195 $37,195
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $28,534 $35,149
Luxury Package 1,700      
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350    
235/65R18 595      
Side curtain airbags 560 560    
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255 295 295
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 795 795
Pony Package     995  
Temporary spare tire     255 255
Rear spoiler     0 0
Luxury Package 1,445      
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298    
235/65R18 506      
Side curtain airbags 476 476    
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217 280 280
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 755 755
Pony Package     945  
Temporary spare tire     243 243
Rear spoiler     0 0
Options (change) 5,455 3,160 2,340 1,345
Options (change) 4,638 2,687 2,223 1,278
Destination 645 645 900 900
Total Price $36,300 $36,320 $33,435 $39,440
Total Invoice $32,801 $32,910 $31,657 $37,327

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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: $3,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,291
Model Year2006200620172017
ModelExplorerExplorerMustangMustang
TrimEddie BauerLimitedEcoBoost PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine210hp V6210hp V6310hp I4435hp V8
TransmissionA5A5M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18245/65-17255/40-19235/50-18
Total Price$36,300$36,320$33,435$39,440
Adjustments for Features00-155-305
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,300$36,320$33,280$39,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$20$0$5,855
Total Invoice$32,801$32,910$31,657$37,327
Adjustments for Features00-147-289
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,801$32,910$31,510$37,038
Cost Above Minimum$0$109$0$5,528

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year2006200620172017
ModelExplorerExplorerMustangMustang
TrimEddie BauerLimitedEcoBoost 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 
Active noise reduction  $0 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Proximity key  $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active glove box  $100$100
Brake assist  $50$50
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Line lock   $50
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
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 
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0 
Body kit (gray/black)  $0$0
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 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
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 
Performance meter  $150$150
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Upgraded floor mats  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options  $0$0
All-terrain tires $0  
Alloy wheels   $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Polished alloy wheels$350$350$350 
White-letter tires$0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Total Value of Features$4,150$4,150$4,305$4,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$155$305
Value of Feature Adjustments00-147-289

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20062017
ModelExplorerMustang
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase113.7 in107.1 in
Length193.4 in188.3 in
Width73.7 in75.4 in
Height72.8 in54.4 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,527 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in34.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in52.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in47.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in30.6 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 ft313.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft313.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft313.5 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 EcoBoost Premium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Pony Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Bodyside stripes0No
255/40WR19 tires400No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

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