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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: $35,720

Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium   
Difference: $8,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,826

Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium   
Difference: $8,910

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620182018
ModelExplorerExplorerMustangMustang
TrimLimitedPlatinumEcoBoost PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $41,300 $52,970 $30,600 $39,095
Base Invoice $39,442 $50,587 $28,917 $36,945
Adaptive cruise control 1,150      
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg. 650      
All-weather floor mats 75 75 120 120
Polished alloy wheels 595      
Premium Plus Package     2,200 2,200
Safe and Smart Package     1,495 1,495
Temporary spare tire     405 405
Rear spoiler     0 0
Adaptive cruise control 1,094      
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg. 619      
All-weather floor mats 71 71 114 114
Polished alloy wheels 565      
Premium Plus Package     2,090 2,090
Safe and Smart Package     1,420 1,420
Temporary spare tire     385 385
Rear spoiler     0 0
Options (change) 2,470 75 4,220 4,220
Options (change) 2,349 71 4,009 4,009
Destination 945 945 900 900
Total Price $44,715 $53,990 $35,720 $44,215
Total Invoice $42,736 $51,603 $33,826 $41,854

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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: $3,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,045
Model Year2016201620182018
ModelExplorerExplorerMustangMustang
TrimLimitedPlatinumEcoBoost PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine290hp V6365hp V6310hp I4460hp V8
TransmissionT6T6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12500, 12?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$44,715$53,990$35,720$44,215
Adjustments for Features-5,090-12,03000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,625$41,960$35,720$44,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,335$0$8,495
Total Invoice$42,736$51,603$33,826$41,854
Adjustments for Features-4,865-11,49800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,871$40,105$33,826$41,854
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,234$0$8,028

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year2016201620182018
ModelExplorerExplorerMustangMustang
TrimLimitedPlatinumEcoBoost 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$0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Remote app  $25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25
Remote start$150$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$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active glove box  $100$100
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Curve control$50$50  
Hill descent control $250  
Inflatable rear seat belts$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200  
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Line lock  $50$50
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Pedestrian detection  $50$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  
Wide-view front camera$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40  
Class III trailer hitch $250  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250  
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0
Body kit (gray/black)  $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof $1200  
Tow hook(s), front $40  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Aux input$50$50  
HD radio$50$50  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Performance meter  $150$150
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
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$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim $250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Massage, driver seat $100  
Massage, passenger seat $100  
Metal pedals  $75$75
No leather in second row  $-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 $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  
Upgraded floor mats  $0$0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000  
Wood trim $300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options  $0$0
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$8,590$15,530$3,500$3,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,090$12,030$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,865-11,49800

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20162018
ModelExplorerMustang
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.6 in107.1 in
Length198.3 in188.5 in
Width78.9 in75.4 in
Height70.0 in54.3 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.3,543 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.15.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in34.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in52.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in47.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft313.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft313.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft313.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested30052%
Total Not Requested27548%

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
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Remote start via app75Yes
Remote climate control25No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Special interior trim0No
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT 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
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Remote start via app75Yes
Remote climate control25No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Special interior trim0No
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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