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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: $36,715

Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium   
Difference: $8,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,771

Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium   
Difference: $7,224

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420182018
ModelExplorerMustangMustang
TrimLimitedEcoBoost PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $38,100 $30,600 $39,095
Base Invoice $35,528 $28,917 $36,945
Package 302A / 303A 4,565    
Adaptive cruise control 1,150    
Polished alloy wheels 595   1,095
All-weather floor mats 75 120 120
Premium Plus Package   2,200 2,200
Safe and Smart Package   1,495 1,495
Temporary spare tire   405 405
Rear spoiler   0 0
Pony Package   995  
Package 302A / 303A 3,983    
Adaptive cruise control 1,004    
Polished alloy wheels 519   1,040
All-weather floor mats 66 114 114
Premium Plus Package   2,090 2,090
Safe and Smart Package   1,420 1,420
Temporary spare tire   385 385
Rear spoiler   0 0
Pony Package   945  
Options (change) 6,385 5,215 5,315
Options (change) 5,572 4,954 5,049
Destination 895 900 900
Total Price $45,380 $36,715 $45,310
Total Invoice $41,995 $34,771 $42,894

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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: $3,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,982
Model Year201420182018
ModelExplorerMustangMustang
TrimLimitedEcoBoost PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine290hp V6310hp I4460hp V8
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/40-19255/40-19
Total Price$45,380$36,715$45,310
Adjustments for Features-5,66500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,715$36,715$45,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,595
Total Invoice$41,995$34,771$42,894
Adjustments for Features-5,24200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,753$34,771$42,894
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,123

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year201420182018
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 app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start$150  
Remote start via app $75$75
Semi-automated parking system$500  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active glove box $100$100
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Curve control$50  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Inflatable rear seat belts$200  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Line lock $50$50
Pedestrian detection $50$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$0
Body kit (gray/black) $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input$50  
HD radio$50  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
SD Card slot$25  
Surround sound$250  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Interior ambient lighting$150  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Performance meter $150$150
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Heated second row seats$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Metal pedals $75$75
No leather in second row $-300$-300
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$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options $0$0
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$8,740$3,075$3,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,665$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,24200

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20142018
ModelExplorerMustang
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.6 in107.1 in
Length197.1 in188.5 in
Width78.9 in75.4 in
Height70.4 in54.3 in
Curb Weight4,535 lb.3,543 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.15.5 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 in42.7 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 in29.0 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
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Total Requested237553%
Total Not Requested210047%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Remote start via app75Yes
Special interior trim0No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested112592%
Total Not Requested1008%
Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%
Pony Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Bodyside stripes0No
255/40WR19 tires400No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Polished alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
255/40WR19 tires400No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Remote start via app75Yes
Special interior trim0No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested112592%
Total Not Requested1008%
Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%

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