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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: $32,920

Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium   
Difference: $2,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,169

Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium   
Difference: $1,703

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082016
ModelExplorerExplorerMustang
TrimEddie BauerLimitedEcoBoost Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $29,645
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $28,014
Luxury Package 1,290    
255/50R20 1,325    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 795
Audiophile Package 510    
All-weather floor mats 55 55 95
Obstacle detection, rear 295   295
Satellite radio 195 195  
Pony Package     995
Temporary spare tire     195
Rear spoiler     0
Luxury Package 1,097    
255/50R20 1,127    
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 755
Audiophile Package 433    
All-weather floor mats 47 47 90
Obstacle detection, rear 251   280
Satellite radio 166 166  
Pony Package     945
Temporary spare tire     185
Rear spoiler     0
Options (change) 5,665 2,245 2,375
Options (change) 4,817 1,909 2,255
Destination 785 785 900
Total Price $35,695 $35,425 $32,920
Total Invoice $32,875 $32,872 $31,169

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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: $1,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $882
Model Year200820082016
ModelExplorerExplorerMustang
TrimEddie BauerLimitedEcoBoost Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Engine210hp V6210hp V6310hp I4
TransmissionA5A5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/65-18255/40-19
Total Price$35,695$35,425$32,920
Adjustments for Features-635-8850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,060$34,540$32,920
Cost Above Minimum$520$0$0
Total Invoice$32,875$32,872$31,169
Adjustments for Features-585-8210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,290$32,051$31,169
Cost Above Minimum$239$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year200820082016
ModelExplorerExplorerMustang
TrimEddie BauerLimitedEcoBoost Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$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
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active glove box  $100
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key  $5
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports  $0
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 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Body kit (gray/black)  $0
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 
App support  $0
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Traffic + travel information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Performance meter  $150
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options  $0
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350
White-letter tires $0 
Total Value of Features$4,540$4,790$3,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$635$885$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-585-8210

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20082016
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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested95075%
Total Not Requested32525%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
Pony Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Bodyside stripes0No
255/40WR19 tires400No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

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