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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: $28,475

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $6,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,043

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $5,853

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820092009
ModelExplorerExplorerMustangMustang
TrimEddie BauerLimitedV6 PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $22,520 $29,160
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $20,758 $26,734
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,995 1,995
Luxury Package 1,290      
Audiophile Package 510      
Bright-finished fuel door 110 110 135 135
All-weather floor mats 55 55 75 75
Remote start 385 385 295 295
Satellite radio 195 195    
Safety and Security Package     995  
Comfort Group     575 575
Leather seating surfaces     695  
Bluetooth cell phone link     395 395
Machined alloy wheels       195
Rear spoiler       0
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,736 1,736
Luxury Package 1,097      
Audiophile Package 433      
Bright-finished fuel door 73 73 117 117
All-weather floor mats 47 47 65 65
Remote start 326 326 257 257
Satellite radio 166 166    
Safety and Security Package     866  
Comfort Group     500 500
Leather seating surfaces     605  
Bluetooth cell phone link     344 344
Machined alloy wheels       170
Rear spoiler       0
Options (change) 4,540 2,740 5,160 3,665
Options (change) 3,838 2,308 4,490 3,189
Destination 785 785 795 795
Total Price $34,570 $35,920 $28,475 $33,620
Total Invoice $31,896 $33,271 $26,043 $30,718

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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: $875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,037
Model Year2008200820092009
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)190, 7190, 7500, 6500, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18215/65-16235/55-17
Total Price$34,570$35,920$28,475$33,620
Adjustments for Features-5,220-5,7200-350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,350$30,200$28,475$33,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$850$0$4,795
Total Invoice$31,896$33,271$26,043$30,718
Adjustments for Features-4,816-5,2980-320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,080$27,973$26,043$30,398
Cost Above Minimum$0$893$0$4,355

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year2008200820092009
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  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Stability control$400$400  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Rear spoiler   $200
Running boards$350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Outside temperature display$50$50  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
No leather in second row  $-300$-300
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350   
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$5,790$6,290$570$920
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,220$5,720$0$350
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,816-5,2980-320

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20082009
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

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested50039%
Total Not Requested77561%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 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 audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested50080%
Total Not Requested12520%
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 audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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