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Ford Mustang vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Mustang vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,715

Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium   
Difference: $8,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,771

Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium   
Difference: $8,329

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelMustangMustangExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumLimitedSportPlatinum
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,600 $39,095 $42,090 $45,950 $53,940
Base Invoice $28,917 $36,945 $40,196 $43,883 $51,512
Premium Plus Package 2,200 2,200      
Safe and Smart Package 1,495 1,495 1,295    
Rear spoiler 0 0      
Temporary spare tire 405 405      
All-weather floor mats 120 120 120 120 120
Pony Package 995        
Polished alloy wheels   1,095 595    
Package 401A       3,875  
Premium Plus Package 2,090 2,090      
Safe and Smart Package 1,420 1,420 1,230    
Rear spoiler 0 0      
Temporary spare tire 385 385      
All-weather floor mats 114 114 114 114 114
Pony Package 945        
Polished alloy wheels   1,040 565    
Package 401A       3,681  
Options (change) 5,215 5,315 2,010 3,995 120
Options (change) 4,954 5,049 1,909 3,795 114
Destination 900 900 995 995 995
Total Price $36,715 $45,310 $45,095 $50,940 $55,055
Total Invoice $34,771 $42,894 $43,100 $48,673 $52,621

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,948
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelMustangMustangExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumLimitedSportPlatinum
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine310hp I4460hp V8280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9390, 12500, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19255/40-19255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$36,715$45,310$45,095$50,940$55,055
Adjustments for Features00-5,630-8,620-12,295
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,715$45,310$39,465$42,320$42,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,595$0$2,855$3,295
Total Invoice$34,771$42,894$43,100$48,673$52,621
Adjustments for Features00-5,381-8,236-11,751
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,771$42,894$37,719$40,437$40,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,123$0$2,718$3,151

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelMustangMustangExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumLimitedSportPlatinum
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0   
FWD  $0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100
Active noise reduction$0   $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $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
Remote start  $150$150$150
Remote start via app$75$75   
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system    $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active glove box$100$100   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200   
Curve control  $50$50$50
Hill descent control   $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200$200
Line lock$50$50   
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Pedestrian detection$50$50   
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500$500
Terrain selector   $200$200
Trailer sway control  $25$25$25
Wide-view front camera  $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
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 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400$400
Rear wiper  $175$175$175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0   
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0 
Black grille (optional)   $0 
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0   
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
Rear bumper protector  $40$40$40
Tow hook(s), front   $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50$50
HD radio  $50$50$50
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Performance meter$150$150   
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100   
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100  
Heated second row seats  $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 $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
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
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
Performance steering system (optional)   $0 
Polished alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,625$2,625$8,255$11,245$14,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$5,630$8,620$12,295
Value of Feature Adjustments00-5,381-8,236-11,751

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182018
ModelMustangExplorer
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.1 in112.6 in
Length188.5 in198.3 in
Width75.4 in78.9 in
Height54.3 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,543 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom34.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.4 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom29.0 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.5 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.543.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.581.7 ft3

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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
Remote climate control25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Remote app25Yes
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Remote start via app75Yes
Special interior trim0No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1225100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Pony Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Bodyside stripes0No
255/40WR19 tires400No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

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
Remote climate control25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Remote app25Yes
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Remote start via app75Yes
Special interior trim0No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1225100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 Explorer Limited

Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested145084%
Total Not Requested27516%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Sony, 500W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Wide-view front camera150No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested205056%
Total Not Requested159044%

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