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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: $23,520

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $12,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,660

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $12,266

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142014200620062006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerMustangMustangMustang
TrimXLTLimitedSportV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $32,900 $38,100 $41,675 $20,090 $25,140 $26,320
Base Invoice $30,679 $35,528 $38,862 $18,581 $23,126 $24,188
255/50HR20 1,195          
Package 201A 1,500          
Pony Package       1,195    
Interior Upgrade Package       450 450 450
Leather seating surfaces       695 695  
Front side airbags       370 370 370
235/50ZR18         825 825
Rear spoiler         0 0
255/50HR20 1,043          
Package 201A 1,309          
Pony Package       1,040    
Interior Upgrade Package       392 392 392
Leather seating surfaces       605 605  
Front side airbags       322 322 322
235/50ZR18         718 718
Rear spoiler         0 0
Options (change) 2,695 0 0 2,710 2,340 1,645
Options (change) 2,352 0 0 2,359 2,037 1,432
Destination 895 895 895 720 720 720
Total Price $36,490 $38,995 $42,570 $23,520 $28,200 $28,685
Total Invoice $33,926 $36,423 $39,757 $21,660 $25,883 $26,340

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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: $6,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,310
Model Year201420142014200620062006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerMustangMustangMustang
TrimXLTLimitedSportV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6210hp V6300hp V8300hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6M5M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9390, 12390, 12500, 880, 4500, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20235/55-17235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$36,490$38,995$42,570$23,520$28,200$28,685
Adjustments for Features-6,235-9,050-10,3250-75-325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,255$29,945$32,245$23,520$28,125$28,360
Cost Above Minimum$310$0$2,300$0$4,605$4,840
Total Invoice$33,926$36,423$39,757$21,660$25,883$26,340
Adjustments for Features-5,797-8,453-9,6430-69-298
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,129$27,970$30,114$21,660$25,814$26,042
Cost Above Minimum$159$0$2,144$0$4,154$4,382

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year201420142014200620062006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerMustangMustangMustang
TrimXLTLimitedSportV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100   
5-speed manual   $0$0$0
FWD$0$0    
AWD  $1700   
RWD   $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100    
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50   
Power rear side windows$200$200$200   
Power-adjustable pedals $125    
Proximity key $250    
Remote start $150    
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250   
Universal garage door opener $100    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25   
Brake assist$50$50$50   
Curve control$50$50$50   
Hill descent control  $250   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75   
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250   
Rearview camera$200$200$200   
Rollover sensor$50$50$50   
Safety key$5$5$5   
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500   
Stability control$400$400$400   
Terrain selector  $200   
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75   
Trailer sway control$25$25$25   
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25   
Roof rails$250$250$250   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200   
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125   
Interior air filter$0$0$0   
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150   
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400   
Rear wiper$175$175$175   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275   
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125   
Aux input$50$50$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100   
CD changer, in-dash   $325 $325
CD player$125$125$125 $125 
HD radio $50$50   
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25$25   
Satellite radio$200$200$200   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25   
Surround sound $250$250   
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25   
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150   
Automatic headlights$125$125$125   
Heated mirrors$25$25$25   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250   
Outside temperature display$50$50$50   
Power-folding mirrors $50    
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25   
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100$100$100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50   
Heated front seats $200$200   
Heated second row seats $200    
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200   
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900$900$900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50     
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75   
Memory system, driver seat $200    
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Stowable third row seats$600$600$600   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350    
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350  
Polished alloy wheels$350   $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100   
Total Value of Features$8,230$11,045$12,320$1,995$2,070$2,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,235$9,050$10,325$0$75$325
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,797-8,453-9,6430-69-298

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20142006
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 Weight4,535 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 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1375100%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang V6 Premium

Pony Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Chrome grille (optional)0No
Bodyside stripes0No
235/55ZR17 tires400No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested107573%
Total Not Requested40027%
Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Deluxe

235/50ZR18 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/50ZR18 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

235/50ZR18 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/50ZR18 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

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