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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: $26,955

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $9,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,752

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $8,748

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920082008
ModelExplorerExplorerMustangMustang
TrimEddie BauerLimitedV6 PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $20,880 $27,420
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $19,362 $25,248
Navigation system 2,505 1,995 1,995 1,995
Convenience Package 995      
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75 75
Remote start 385 385 295 295
Safety and Security Package     995  
Interior Upgrade Package     460 460
Comfort Group     575 575
Leather seating surfaces     0  
iPod integration     295 295
Bluetooth cell phone link     395 395
Satellite radio     195 195
Machined alloy wheels       195
Rear spoiler       0
Navigation system 2,129 1,696 1,736 1,736
Convenience Package 846      
All-weather floor mats 64 64 65 65
Remote start 327 327 257 257
Safety and Security Package     866  
Interior Upgrade Package     400 400
Comfort Group     500 500
Leather seating surfaces     0  
iPod integration     257 257
Bluetooth cell phone link     344 344
Satellite radio     170 170
Machined alloy wheels       170
Rear spoiler       0
Options (change) 3,960 2,455 5,280 4,480
Options (change) 3,366 2,087 4,595 3,899
Destination 815 815 795 795
Total Price $36,390 $38,820 $26,955 $32,695
Total Invoice $33,500 $35,803 $24,752 $29,942

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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: $3,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,653
Model Year2009200920082008
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$36,390$38,820$26,955$32,695
Adjustments for Features-5,535-7,2850-650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,855$31,535$26,955$32,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$680$0$5,090
Total Invoice$33,500$35,803$24,752$29,942
Adjustments for Features-5,095-6,7190-595
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,405$29,084$24,752$29,347
Cost Above Minimum$0$679$0$4,595

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year2009200920082008
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 
911 assist$25$25  
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Stability control$400$400  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rack$300$300  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with manual controls $150  
Rear HVAC unit $400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
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  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive$15$15  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Traffic + travel information$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  
Outside temperature display$50$50  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row $50  
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
No leather in second row  $-300$-300
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power-folding third row seats $1000  
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$6,380$8,130$845$1,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,535$7,285$0$650
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,095-6,7190-595

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20092008
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested39037%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated mirrors25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested30023%
Total Not Requested102577%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67594%
Total Not Requested406%

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 audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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