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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: $32,535

Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium   
Difference: $5,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,802

Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium   
Difference: $4,513

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020172017
ModelExplorerExplorerMustangMustang
TrimEddie BauerLimitedEcoBoost PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $33,280 $36,280 $30,195 $37,195
Base Invoice $31,044 $33,774 $28,534 $35,149
Navigation system 1,995   795 795
Convenience Package 1,995      
All-weather floor mats 75 75 95 95
Navigation and Moon Package   2,845    
Temporary spare tire     255 255
Obstacle detection, rear     295 295
Rear spoiler     0 0
Navigation system 1,696   755 755
Convenience Package 1,696      
All-weather floor mats 64 64 90 90
Navigation and Moon Package   2,418    
Temporary spare tire     243 243
Obstacle detection, rear     280 280
Rear spoiler     0 0
Options (change) 4,065 2,920 1,440 1,440
Options (change) 3,456 2,482 1,368 1,368
Destination 815 815 900 900
Total Price $38,160 $40,015 $32,535 $39,535
Total Invoice $35,315 $37,071 $30,802 $37,417

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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: $3,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,657
Model Year2010201020172017
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)190, 7190, 7?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$38,160$40,015$32,535$39,535
Adjustments for Features-2,005-3,1050-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,155$36,910$32,535$39,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$755$0$6,850
Total Invoice$35,315$37,071$30,802$37,417
Adjustments for Features-1,856-2,8770-142
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,459$34,194$30,802$37,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$735$0$6,473

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year2010201020172017
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 
Active glove box  $100$100
Brake assist  $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Line lock   $50
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Roof rack$300$300  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0
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 
Active grille shutters  $0 
Body kit (gray/black)  $0$0
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  
Sunroof$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Aux input$50$50  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Media drive$15$15  
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
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Folding third row seats$600   
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power-folding third row seats $1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options  $0$0
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
White-letter tires$0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Total Value of Features$5,905$7,005$3,900$4,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,005$3,105$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,856-2,8770-142

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20102017
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
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
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100036%
Total Not Requested177564%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation and Moon Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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