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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: $34,835

Ford Mustang GT Premium   
Difference: $10,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,776

Ford Mustang GT Premium   
Difference: $11,538

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162009
ModelExplorerExplorerMustang
TrimSportPlatinumGT Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Base Price $43,500 $52,970 $29,160
Base Invoice $41,543 $50,587 $26,734
Navigation system 795   1,995
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75
Comfort Group     575
Premier Trim Package     395
Xenon HID headlights     525
Alarm     375
Cargo net     55
Remote start     295
Bluetooth cell phone link     395
Rear spoiler     0
Machined alloy wheels     195
Navigation system 755   1,736
All-weather floor mats 71 71 65
Comfort Group     500
Premier Trim Package     344
Xenon HID headlights     457
Alarm     326
Cargo net     48
Remote start     257
Bluetooth cell phone link     344
Rear spoiler     0
Machined alloy wheels     170
Options (change) 870 75 4,880
Options (change) 826 71 4,247
Destination 945 945 795
Total Price $45,315 $53,990 $34,835
Total Invoice $43,314 $51,603 $31,776

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Mustang

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Sport
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Mustang GT Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $95
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,430
Model Year201620162009
ModelExplorerExplorerMustang
TrimSportPlatinumGT Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Engine365hp V6365hp V6300hp V8
TransmissionT6T6M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12500, 12500, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20235/55-17
Total Price$45,315$53,990$34,835
Adjustments for Features-10,575-18,0250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,740$35,965$34,835
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,225$0
Total Invoice$43,314$51,603$31,776
Adjustments for Features-10,108-17,2280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,206$34,375$31,776
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,169$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year201620162009
ModelExplorerExplorerMustang
TrimSportPlatinumGT Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manual  $0
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Active noise reduction $0 
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate $350 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key$250$250 
Semi-automated parking system $500 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Curve control$50$50 
Forward collision warning $200 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Stability control$400$400 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Wide-view front camera $150 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  
Black grille (optional)$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof $1200 
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated second row seats $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Metal pedals  $75
No leather in second row  $-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 
Wood trim $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$12,470$19,920$1,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,575$18,025$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-10,108-17,2280

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20162009
ModelExplorerMustang
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.6 in107.1 in
Length198.3 in187.6 in
Width78.9 in73.9 in
Height70.0 in55.4 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.3,374 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in53.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in34.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in46.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Alarm
FeatureValueRequested?
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested125100%
Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premier Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Total Requested30080%
Total Not Requested7520%

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