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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: $23,520

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $15,600

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2019201920192019200620062006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerMustangMustangMustang
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $34,400 $42,765 $46,625 $54,165 $20,090 $25,140 $26,320
Polished alloy wheels 1,295 595          
Package 201A 2,330            
Pony Package         1,195    
Interior Upgrade Package         450 450 450
Leather seating surfaces         695 695  
Front side airbags         370 370 370
235/50ZR18           825 825
Rear spoiler           0 0
Polished alloy wheels 1,230 565          
Package 201A 2,213            
Pony Package         1,040    
Interior Upgrade Package         392 392 392
Leather seating surfaces         605 605  
Front side airbags         322 322 322
235/50ZR18           718 718
Rear spoiler           0 0
Options (change) 3,625 595 0 0 2,710 2,340 1,645
Options (change) 3,443 565 0 0 2,359 2,037 1,432
Destination 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 720 720 720
Total Price $39,120 $44,455 $47,720 $55,260 $23,520 $28,200 $28,685

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Mustang

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Mustang V6 Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,974
Model Year2019201920192019200620062006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerMustangMustangMustang
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine290hp V6280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6210hp V6300hp V8300hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6T6M5M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7390, 12390, 12500, 12500, 880, 4500, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20235/55-17235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$39,120$44,455$47,720$55,260$23,520$28,200$28,685
Adjustments for Features-8,110-12,450-14,125-20,6400-75-325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,010$32,005$33,595$34,620$23,520$28,125$28,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$995$2,585$3,610$0$4,605$4,840

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year2019201920192019200620062006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerMustangMustangMustang
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100   
5-speed manual    $0$0$0
FWD$0$0     
AWD  $1700$1700   
RWD    $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 $100   
Active noise reduction   $0   
Adaptive cruise control   $600   
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150$150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100   
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100   
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50$50   
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350   
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200   
Power-adjustable pedals   $125   
Proximity key$250$250$250$250   
Remote app$25$25$25$25   
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25   
Remote start$150$150$150$150   
Remote window/roof operation $15 $15   
Semi-automated parking system   $500   
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 $350   
Universal garage door opener $100 $100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25$25   
Blind spot warning system   $200   
Brake assist$50$50$50$50   
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100   
Curve control$50$50$50$50   
Forward collision warning   $200   
Hill descent control  $250$250   
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75   
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200   
Lane departure warning   $200   
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150   
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0   
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200   
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50   
Safety key$5$5$5$5   
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500   
Stability control$400$400$400$400   
Terrain selector  $200$200   
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75   
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25   
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0   
Wide-view front camera $150 $150   
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25   
Roof rails$250$250$250$250   
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200   
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125   
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0   
Rain-sensing wipers   $175   
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150   
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400   
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$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$250   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275   
Panoramic sunroof   $1200   
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40   
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0   
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100   
App support$0$0$0$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100   
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125   
Aux input$50$50$50$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100   
CD changer, in-dash    $325 $325
CD player $125$125$125 $125 
HD radio $50$50$50   
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50 $50
Navigation system $600$600$600   
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25   
Surround sound $250$250$250   
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25   
Voice control for audio system$25      
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0   
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75   
Auto-dimming headlights   $200   
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150   
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125   
Compass$0$0$0$0   
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750   
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50   
Power-folding mirrors $50 $50   
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50    
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25   
Visor mirror, driver    $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100$100$100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50   
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300   
Heated front seats $200$200$200   
Heated second row seats $200 $200   
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200   
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900$900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150$150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75   
Massage, driver seat   $100   
Massage, passenger seat   $100   
Memory system, driver seat $200 $200   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100    
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100   
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000$1000   
Stowable third row seats$600      
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 
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350$350  
Performance steering system (optional)  $0    
Polished alloy wheels$350$350   $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100   
Total Value of Features$10,480$14,820$16,495$23,010$2,370$2,445$2,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,110$12,450$14,125$20,640$0$75$325
Value of Feature Adjustments-941-465-324-4090-69-298

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20192006
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 Explorer XLT

Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Remote start150No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested1256%
Total Not Requested207594%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang V6 Premium

Pony Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Chrome grille (optional)0No
Bodyside stripes0No
235/55ZR17 tires400No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested107573%
Total Not Requested40027%
Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Deluxe

235/50ZR18 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/50ZR18 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

235/50ZR18 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/50ZR18 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

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