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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: $34,570

Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium   
Difference: $8,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,831

Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium   
Difference: $8,151

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220152015
ModelExplorerMustangMustang
TrimLimitedEcoBoost PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $37,855 $29,300 $36,300
Base Invoice $35,268 $27,029 $33,487
Package 302A / 303A 4,500    
All-weather floor mats 75 95 95
Equipment Group 201A / 401A   1,795 1,795
Navigation system   795 795
Adaptive cruise control   1,195 1,195
Rear spoiler   0 0
Temporary spare tire   195 195
Obstacle detection, rear   295 295
Package 302A / 303A 3,825    
All-weather floor mats 64 85 85
Equipment Group 201A / 401A   1,602 1,602
Navigation system   710 710
Adaptive cruise control   1,067 1,067
Rear spoiler   0 0
Temporary spare tire   174 174
Obstacle detection, rear   264 264
Options (change) 4,575 4,370 4,370
Options (change) 3,889 3,902 3,902
Destination 825 900 900
Total Price $43,255 $34,570 $41,570
Total Invoice $39,982 $31,831 $38,289

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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: $3,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,915
Model Year201220152015
ModelExplorerMustangMustang
TrimLimitedEcoBoost PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine290hp V6310hp I4435hp V8
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$43,255$34,570$41,570
Adjustments for Features-5,6650-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,590$34,570$41,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,850
Total Invoice$39,982$31,831$38,289
Adjustments for Features-5,2360-138
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,746$31,831$38,151
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,320

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year201220152015
ModelExplorerMustangMustang
TrimLimitedEcoBoost PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Active noise reduction $0 
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power liftgate$350  
Power rear side windows$200  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote start$150  
Semi-automated parking system$500  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active glove box $100$100
Curve control$50  
Inflatable rear seat belts$200  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Line lock  $50
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Trailer sway control$25  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0 
Body kit (gray/black) $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Surround sound$250  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Performance meter $150$150
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Metal pedals $75$75
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power-stowing third row seats$1000  
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options $0$0
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$7,365$1,700$1,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,665$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,2360-138

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20122015
ModelExplorerMustang
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.6 in107.1 in
Length197.1 in188.3 in
Width78.9 in75.4 in
Height70.4 in54.4 in
Curb Weight4,558 lb.3,527 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in34.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in52.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in47.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in30.6 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 ft313.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft313.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft313.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
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 Requested252560%
Total Not Requested165040%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Equipment Group 201A / 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Shaker, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Equipment Group 201A / 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Shaker, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%

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