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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: $36,520

Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium   
Difference: $7,330

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,587

Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium   
Difference: $5,901

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220172017
ModelExplorerMustangMustang
TrimLimitedEcoBoost PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $37,855 $30,195 $37,195
Base Invoice $35,268 $28,534 $35,149
Package 302A / 303A 4,500    
All-weather floor mats 75 95 95
Polished alloy wheels 595    
Pony Package   995  
Equipment Group 201A / 401A   1,795 1,795
Navigation system   795 795
Adaptive cruise control   1,195 1,195
Temporary spare tire   255 255
Obstacle detection, rear   295 295
Rear spoiler   0 0
Package 302A / 303A 3,825    
All-weather floor mats 64 90 90
Polished alloy wheels 506    
Pony Package   945  
Equipment Group 201A / 401A   1,705 1,705
Navigation system   755 755
Adaptive cruise control   1,135 1,135
Temporary spare tire   243 243
Obstacle detection, rear   280 280
Rear spoiler   0 0
Options (change) 5,170 5,425 4,430
Options (change) 4,395 5,153 4,208
Destination 825 900 900
Total Price $43,850 $36,520 $42,525
Total Invoice $40,488 $34,587 $40,257

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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: $1,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $947
Model Year201220172017
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)255/50-20255/40-19235/50-18
Total Price$43,850$36,520$42,525
Adjustments for Features-5,3650-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,485$36,520$42,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,855
Total Invoice$40,488$34,587$40,257
Adjustments for Features-4,9540-142
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,534$34,587$40,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,528

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year201220172017
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 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input$50  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
SD Card slot$25  
Surround sound$250  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$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  
Upgraded floor mats $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options $0$0
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$7,765$2,400$2,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,365$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,9540-142

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20122017
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
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
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%
Pony Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Bodyside stripes0No
255/40WR19 tires400No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Equipment Group 201A / 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Shaker, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested55052%
Total Not Requested50048%

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%
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
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Shaker, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested55052%
Total Not Requested50048%

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