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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: $29,210

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $7,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,664

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $6,994

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120092009
ModelExplorerExplorerMustangMustang
TrimXLTLimitedV6 PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $31,520 $37,535 $22,520 $29,160
Base Invoice $29,479 $34,952 $20,758 $26,734
Package 202A 3,075      
Navigation system 795 795 1,995 1,995
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75 75
Safety and Security Package     995  
Pony Package     750  
Comfort Group     575 575
Leather seating surfaces     695  
Bluetooth cell phone link     395 395
Remote start     295 295
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     65  
Cargo net     55 55
Rear spoiler       0
Package 202A 2,614      
Navigation system 676 676 1,736 1,736
All-weather floor mats 64 64 65 65
Safety and Security Package     866  
Pony Package     653  
Comfort Group     500 500
Leather seating surfaces     605  
Bluetooth cell phone link     344 344
Remote start     257 257
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     37  
Cargo net     48 48
Rear spoiler       0
Options (change) 3,945 870 5,895 3,390
Options (change) 3,354 740 5,111 2,950
Destination 825 825 795 795
Total Price $36,290 $39,230 $29,210 $33,345
Total Invoice $33,658 $36,517 $26,664 $30,479

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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: $860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,225
Model Year2011201120092009
ModelExplorerExplorerMustangMustang
TrimXLTLimitedV6 PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine290hp V6290hp V6210hp V6300hp V8
TransmissionT6T6M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12500, 6500, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20235/55-17235/55-17
Total Price$36,290$39,230$29,210$33,345
Adjustments for Features-6,220-7,78500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,070$31,445$29,210$33,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$0$4,135
Total Invoice$33,658$36,517$26,664$30,479
Adjustments for Features-5,769-7,24700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,889$29,270$26,664$30,479
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,381$0$3,815

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year2011201120092009
ModelExplorerExplorerMustangMustang
TrimXLTLimitedV6 PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
5-speed manual  $0$0
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Power-adjustable pedals $125  
Proximity key $250  
Remote start $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Universal garage door opener $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Brake assist$50$50  
Curve control$50$50  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Safety key$5$5  
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Stability control$400$400  
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
HD radio $50  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Surround sound $250  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Compass  $0$0
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
Outside temperature display$50$50  
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200  
No leather in second row  $-300$-300
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Stowable third row seats$600$600  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$6,955$8,520$735$735
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,220$7,785$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,769-7,24700

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20112009
ModelExplorerMustang
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.6 in107.1 in
Length197.1 in187.6 in
Width78.9 in73.9 in
Height70.4 in55.4 in
Curb Weight4,579 lb.3,374 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in53.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in34.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in46.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in30.3 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested172553%
Total Not Requested150047%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang V6 Premium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900150%
Total Not Requested-300-50%
Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested50080%
Total Not Requested12520%
Pony Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Chrome grille (optional)0No
Bodyside stripes0No
235/55ZR17 tires400No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested32545%
Total Not Requested40055%
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
Compass0No
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
Compass0No
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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