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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: $29,615

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $7,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,259

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $7,351

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120102010
ModelExplorerExplorerMustangMustang
TrimXLTLimitedV6 PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $31,520 $37,535 $24,395 $31,395
Base Invoice $29,479 $34,952 $22,606 $28,906
Package 202A 3,075      
255/50HR20 1,195      
Navigation system 795      
Polished alloy wheels   595   495
Package 301A   2,250    
Comfort Package     595 595
Pony Package     995  
Electronics Package     2,195 2,195
Remote start     345 345
Rearview camera     240 240
Rear spoiler       0
Package 202A 2,614      
255/50HR20 1,016      
Navigation system 676      
Polished alloy wheels   506   431
Package 301A   1,913    
Comfort Package     518 518
Pony Package     866  
Electronics Package     1,910 1,910
Remote start     300 300
Rearview camera     209 209
Rear spoiler       0
Options (change) 5,065 2,845 4,370 3,870
Options (change) 4,306 2,419 3,803 3,368
Destination 825 825 850 850
Total Price $37,410 $41,205 $29,615 $36,115
Total Invoice $34,610 $38,196 $27,259 $33,124

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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: $2,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,660
Model Year2011201120102010
ModelExplorerExplorerMustangMustang
TrimXLTLimitedV6 PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine290hp V6290hp V6210hp V6315hp V8
TransmissionT6T6M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12500, 8500, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$37,410$41,205$29,615$36,115
Adjustments for Features-5,070-7,8850-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,340$33,320$29,615$35,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$980$0$6,200
Total Invoice$34,610$38,196$27,259$33,124
Adjustments for Features-4,691-7,3090-275
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,919$30,887$27,259$32,849
Cost Above Minimum$0$968$0$5,590

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year2011201120102010
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 liftgate $350  
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 
Brake assist$50$50  
Curve control$50$50  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Safety key$5$5  
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio $50  
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25  
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound $250  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Metal pedals  $75$75
No leather in second row  $-300$-300
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100  
Power-stowing third row seats $1000  
Stowable third row seats$600   
Tailgating position, third row seats $50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$5,555$8,370$485$785
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,070$7,885$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,691-7,3090-275

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20112010
ModelExplorerMustang
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.6 in107.1 in
Length197.1 in188.1 in
Width78.9 in73.9 in
Height70.4 in55.6 in
Curb Weight4,579 lb.3,402 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in34.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in46.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in29.8 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 ft313.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft313.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft313.4 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, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
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 devices0Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested235073%
Total Not Requested87527%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested67535%
Total Not Requested125065%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang V6 Premium

Comfort Package
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%
Pony Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome grille (optional)0No
235/50WR18 tires400No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested82567%
Total Not Requested40033%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested100099%
Total Not Requested151%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Comfort Package
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%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested100099%
Total Not Requested151%

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