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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: $32,175

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $5,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,606

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $4,957

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920122012
ModelExplorerExplorerMustangMustang
TrimEddie BauerLimitedV6 PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $26,310 $33,710
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $24,399 $31,059
Convenience Package 995      
Navigation system 2,505 1,995    
255/50R20 1,325      
Remote start 385 385 345 345
Security Package     695 695
Comfort Package     595 595
Pony Package     995  
Electronics Package     2,340 2,340
Temporary spare tire     100  
Polished alloy wheels       495
Rear spoiler       0
Convenience Package 846      
Navigation system 2,129 1,696    
255/50R20 1,127      
Remote start 327 327 300 300
Security Package     605 605
Comfort Package     518 518
Pony Package     866  
Electronics Package     2,036 2,036
Temporary spare tire     87  
Polished alloy wheels       431
Rear spoiler       0
Options (change) 5,210 2,380 5,070 4,470
Options (change) 4,429 2,023 4,412 3,890
Destination 815 815 795 795
Total Price $37,640 $38,745 $32,175 $38,975
Total Invoice $34,563 $35,739 $29,606 $35,744

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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: $1,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,811
Model Year2009200920122012
ModelExplorerExplorerMustangMustang
TrimEddie BauerLimitedV6 PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine210hp V6210hp V6305hp V6412hp V8
TransmissionA5A5M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7500, 8500, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/65-18235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$37,640$38,745$32,175$38,975
Adjustments for Features-2,935-4,68500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,705$34,060$32,175$38,975
Cost Above Minimum$645$0$0$6,800
Total Invoice$34,563$35,739$29,606$35,744
Adjustments for Features-2,695-4,32200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,868$31,417$29,606$35,744
Cost Above Minimum$451$0$0$6,138

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year2009200920122012
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 
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Safety key  $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Trailer sway control$25$25  
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 
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$300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Running boards$350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
HD radio  $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Outside temperature display$50$50  
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
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  
Metal pedals  $75$75
No leather in second row  $-300$-300
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power-folding third row seats $1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
White-letter tires $0  
Total Value of Features$4,590$6,340$1,655$1,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,935$4,685$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,695-4,32200

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20092012
ModelExplorerMustang
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase113.7 in107.1 in
Length193.4 in188.1 in
Width73.7 in73.9 in
Height72.8 in55.6 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,448 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 in51.6 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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested97574%
Total Not Requested35026%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested71567%
Total Not Requested35033%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested715100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang V6 Premium

Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested25067%
Total Not Requested12533%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested101595%
Total Not Requested505%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested25067%
Total Not Requested12533%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested101595%
Total Not Requested505%

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