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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: $28,585

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $17,835

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,152

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $18,222

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720082008
ModelExplorerExplorerMustangMustang
TrimSportPlatinumV6 PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $45,355 $53,235 $20,880 $27,420
Base Invoice $43,315 $50,839 $19,362 $25,248
All-weather floor mats 120 120 75 75
Navigation system     1,995 1,995
Safety and Security Package     995  
Premier Trim Package     855 855
Leather seating surfaces     0  
Comfort Group     575 575
Sport Appearance Package     295  
Interior ambient lighting     295 295
Satellite radio     195 195
Bluetooth cell phone link     395 395
Remote start     295 295
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     65  
Cargo net     55 55
iPod integration     295 295
Xenon HID headlights     525 525
Machined alloy wheels       195
Rear spoiler       0
Alarm       325
All-weather floor mats 114 114 65 65
Navigation system     1,736 1,736
Safety and Security Package     866  
Premier Trim Package     744 744
Leather seating surfaces     0  
Comfort Group     500 500
Sport Appearance Package     257  
Interior ambient lighting     257 257
Satellite radio     170 170
Bluetooth cell phone link     344 344
Remote start     257 257
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     37  
Cargo net     48 48
iPod integration     257 257
Xenon HID headlights     457 457
Machined alloy wheels       170
Rear spoiler       0
Alarm       283
Options (change) 120 120 6,910 6,075
Options (change) 114 114 5,995 5,288
Destination 945 945 795 795
Total Price $46,420 $54,300 $28,585 $34,290
Total Invoice $44,374 $51,898 $26,152 $31,331

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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: $6,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,420
Model Year2017201720082008
ModelExplorerExplorerMustangMustang
TrimSportPlatinumV6 PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine365hp V6365hp V6210hp V6300hp V8
TransmissionT6T6M5M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12500, 12500, 6500, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20215/65-16235/55-17
Total Price$46,420$54,300$28,585$34,290
Adjustments for Features-11,300-18,2150-425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,120$36,085$28,585$33,865
Cost Above Minimum$0$965$0$5,280
Total Invoice$44,374$51,898$26,152$31,331
Adjustments for Features-10,802-17,4090-388
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,572$34,489$26,152$30,943
Cost Above Minimum$0$917$0$4,791

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year2017201720082008
ModelExplorerExplorerMustangMustang
TrimSportPlatinumV6 PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
5-speed manual  $0$0
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100  
Active noise reduction $0  
Adaptive cruise control $600  
Cruise control$150 $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Power-adjustable pedals $125  
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote window/roof operation $15  
Semi-automated parking system $500  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$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$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
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 
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
HD radio$50$50  
iPod integration  $100$100
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  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75  
Auto-dimming headlights $200  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$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$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Heated second row seats $200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$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  
Memory system, driver seat $200  
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  
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000  
Wood trim $300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$13,295$20,210$1,995$2,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$11,300$18,215$0$425
Value of Feature Adjustments-10,802-17,4090-388

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20172008
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 V6 Premium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900150%
Total Not Requested-300-50%
Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested50080%
Total Not Requested12520%
Premier Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Auxiliary gauges0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested70080%
Total Not Requested17520%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premier Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Auxiliary gauges0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested70080%
Total Not Requested17520%
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%

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