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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: $7,490

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,587

Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium   
Difference: $6,213

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420172017
ModelExplorerExplorerMustangMustang
TrimLimitedSportEcoBoost PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $38,100 $41,675 $30,195 $37,195
Base Invoice $35,528 $38,862 $28,534 $35,149
Package 301A 2,600      
Blind spot warning system 595      
Adaptive cruise control 1,150 1,150 1,195 1,195
All-weather floor mats 75 75 95 95
Polished alloy wheels 595      
Package 401A   4,130    
Pony Package     995  
Equipment Group 201A / 401A     1,795 1,795
Navigation system     795 795
Temporary spare tire     255 255
Obstacle detection, rear     295 295
Rear spoiler     0 0
Package 301A 2,269      
Blind spot warning system 519      
Adaptive cruise control 1,004 1,004 1,135 1,135
All-weather floor mats 66 66 90 90
Polished alloy wheels 519      
Package 401A   3,604    
Pony Package     945  
Equipment Group 201A / 401A     1,705 1,705
Navigation system     755 755
Temporary spare tire     243 243
Obstacle detection, rear     280 280
Rear spoiler     0 0
Options (change) 5,015 5,355 5,425 4,430
Options (change) 4,377 4,674 5,153 4,208
Destination 895 895 900 900
Total Price $44,010 $47,925 $36,520 $42,525
Total Invoice $40,800 $44,431 $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: $2,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,819
Model Year2014201420172017
ModelExplorerExplorerMustangMustang
TrimLimitedSportEcoBoost PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine290hp V6365hp V6310hp I4435hp V8
TransmissionT6T6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20255/40-19235/50-18
Total Price$44,010$47,925$36,520$42,525
Adjustments for Features-4,740-6,3400-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,270$41,585$36,520$42,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,315$0$5,855
Total Invoice$40,800$44,431$34,587$40,257
Adjustments for Features-4,394-5,8780-142
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,406$38,553$34,587$40,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,147$0$5,528

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year2014201420172017
ModelExplorerExplorerMustangMustang
TrimLimitedSportEcoBoost PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0   
AWD $1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Active noise reduction  $0 
Heated steering wheel$100   
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Remote start$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active glove box  $100$100
Curve control$50$50  
Hill descent control $250  
Inflatable rear seat belts$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Line lock   $50
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Terrain selector $200  
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0 
Body kit (gray/black)  $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Aux input$50$50  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0$0
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
Performance meter  $150$150
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates$100   
Heated second row seats$200   
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power-stowing third row seats$1000   
Stowable third row seats $600  
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
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$8,065$9,665$3,325$3,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,740$6,340$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,394-5,8780-142

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20142017
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 Weight4,535 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 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested97546%
Total Not Requested115054%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested197562%
Total Not Requested122538%

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 wipers100No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%
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 wipers100No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%
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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