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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: $32,940

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $10,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,272

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $11,038

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720122012
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerMustangMustang
TrimLimitedSportPlatinumV6 PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $41,675 $45,355 $53,235 $26,310 $33,710
Base Invoice $39,800 $43,315 $50,839 $24,399 $31,059
Polished alloy wheels 595       495
Security Package       695 695
Comfort Package       595 595
Pony Package       995  
Electronics Package       2,340 2,340
Xenon HID headlights       525 525
Temporary spare tire       100  
Remote start       345 345
Rearview camera       240 240
Rear spoiler         0
Polished alloy wheels 565       431
Security Package       605 605
Comfort Package       518 518
Pony Package       866  
Electronics Package       2,036 2,036
Xenon HID headlights       457 457
Temporary spare tire       87  
Remote start       300 300
Rearview camera       209 209
Rear spoiler         0
Options (change) 595 0 0 5,835 5,235
Options (change) 565 0 0 5,078 4,556
Destination 945 945 945 795 795
Total Price $43,215 $46,300 $54,180 $32,940 $39,740
Total Invoice $41,310 $44,260 $51,784 $30,272 $36,410

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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: $2,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,305
Model Year20172017201720122012
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerMustangMustang
TrimLimitedSportPlatinumV6 PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6305hp V6412hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12500, 12500, 8500, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$43,215$46,300$54,180$32,940$39,740
Adjustments for Features-8,090-9,290-16,20500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,125$37,010$37,975$32,940$39,740
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,885$2,850$0$6,800
Total Invoice$41,310$44,260$51,784$30,272$36,410
Adjustments for Features-7,733-8,881-15,48800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,577$35,379$36,296$30,272$36,410
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,802$2,719$0$6,138

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20172017201720122012
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerMustangMustang
TrimLimitedSportPlatinumV6 PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100  
6-speed manual   $150$150
FWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700  
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 $100  
Active noise reduction  $0  
Adaptive cruise control  $600  
Cruise control$150$150 $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100  
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50  
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Power-adjustable pedals$125 $125  
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Remote window/roof operation$15 $15  
Semi-automated parking system  $500  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 $350  
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200  
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100  
Curve control$50$50$50  
Forward collision warning  $200  
Hill descent control $250$250  
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200  
Lane departure warning  $200  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500  
Terrain selector $200$200  
Trailer sway control$25$25$25  
Wide-view front camera$150 $150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40  
Class III trailer hitch $250$250  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250$250  
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0   
Black grille (optional) $0   
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200  
Tow hook(s), front $40$40  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100  
App support$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100  
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
Media drive   $15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn   $25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75  
Auto-dimming headlights  $200  
Heated mirrors$25$25$25  
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50  
Power-folding mirrors$50 $50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300  
Door sill trim plates$100  $100$100
Heated second row seats$200 $200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200  
Leather door panel trim  $250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75  
Massage, driver seat  $100  
Massage, passenger seat  $100  
Memory system, driver seat$200 $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$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000$1000  
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50$50  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000  
Wood trim  $300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350  
Performance steering system (optional) $0   
Polished alloy wheels$350  $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$10,530$11,730$18,645$2,440$2,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,090$9,290$16,205$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,733-8,881-15,48800

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20172012
ModelExplorerMustang
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.6 in107.1 in
Length198.3 in188.1 in
Width78.9 in73.9 in
Height70.0 in55.6 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.3,448 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in34.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in46.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in29.8 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 ft313.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft313.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft313.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Mustang V6 Premium

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested50080%
Total Not Requested12520%
Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested25067%
Total Not Requested12533%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Pony Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome grille (optional)0No
235/50WR18 tires400No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested82567%
Total Not Requested40033%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested105099%
Total Not Requested151%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested50080%
Total Not Requested12520%
Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested25067%
Total Not Requested12533%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested105099%
Total Not Requested151%

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