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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: $28,370

Ford Mustang GT Deluxe   
Difference: $25,475

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2021202120062006
ModelExplorerExplorerMustangMustang
TrimKing RanchPlatinumGT DeluxeGT Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $52,600 $52,730 $25,140 $26,320
Interior Upgrade Package     450 450
Front side airbags     370 370
Leather seating surfaces     695  
Rear spoiler     0 0
5-speed automatic     995 995
Interior Upgrade Package     392 392
Front side airbags     322 322
Leather seating surfaces     605  
Rear spoiler     0 0
5-speed automatic     866 866
Options (change) 0 0 2,510 1,815
Options (change) 0 0 2,185 1,580
Destination 1,245 1,245 720 720
Total Price $53,845 $53,975 $28,370 $28,855

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Mustang

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Mustang GT Deluxe
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,210
Model Year2021202120062006
ModelExplorerExplorerMustangMustang
TrimKing RanchPlatinumGT DeluxeGT Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine365hp V6365hp V6300hp V8300hp V8
TransmissionT10T10A5A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG17/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12500, 1280, 4500, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20275/45-21235/55-17235/55-17
Total Price$53,845$53,975$28,370$28,855
Adjustments for Features-10,610-18,3650-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,235$35,610$28,370$28,605
Cost Above Minimum$7,625$0$0$235

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year2021202120062006
ModelExplorerExplorerMustangMustang
TrimKing RanchPlatinumGT DeluxeGT Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500$1500  
5-speed automatic  $900$900
RWD$0$0$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 app$25$25  
Remote climate control$25$25  
Remote start$150$150  
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  
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  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Wide-view front camera $150  
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch $250  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250  
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $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$300
Exterior 
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  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50 $50
Navigation system$600$600  
Satellite radio$200$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75  
Auto-dimming headlights $200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Compass$0$0  
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
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  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Heated front seats$200$200  
Heated second row seats $200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200  
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  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000  
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000  
Wood trim $300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$13,030$20,785$2,420$2,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,610$18,365$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-245-4240-229

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20212006
ModelExplorerMustang
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase119.1 in107.1 in
Length198.8 in187.6 in
Width78.9 in73.9 in
Height69.9 in55.4 in
Curb Weight4,545 lb.3,525 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.9 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.8 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.2 in53.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in34.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.9 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in46.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in30.3 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom32.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.2 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.9 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
87.8 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Deluxe

Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

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