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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: $22,885

Ford Mustang V6 Deluxe   
Difference: $12,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,081

Ford Mustang V6 Deluxe   
Difference: $12,003

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006200620112011
ModelMustangMustangMustangMustangExplorerExplorer
TrimV6 DeluxeV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT PremiumXLTLimited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,115 $20,090 $25,140 $26,320 $31,520 $37,535
Base Invoice $17,703 $18,581 $23,126 $24,188 $29,479 $34,952
Antilock brakes (ABS) 775          
Power driver seat 365          
Machined alloy wheels 100          
Sport Appearance Package 295          
Interior Upgrade Package 450 450 450 450    
Front side airbags 370 370 370 370    
Leather seating surfaces 695 695 695      
Interior Sport Appearance Package   195        
Pony Package   1,195        
235/50ZR18     825 825    
Rear spoiler     0 0    
255/50HR20         1,195  
Package 201A         2,075  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 674          
Power driver seat 318          
Machined alloy wheels 90          
Sport Appearance Package 257          
Interior Upgrade Package 392 392 392 392    
Front side airbags 322 322 322 322    
Leather seating surfaces 605 605 605      
Interior Sport Appearance Package   170        
Pony Package   1,040        
235/50ZR18     718 718    
Rear spoiler     0 0    
255/50HR20         1,016  
Package 201A         1,764  
Options (change) 3,050 2,905 2,340 1,645 3,270 0
Options (change) 2,658 2,529 2,037 1,432 2,780 0
Destination 720 720 720 720 825 825
Total Price $22,885 $23,715 $28,200 $28,685 $35,615 $38,360
Total Invoice $21,081 $21,830 $25,883 $26,340 $33,084 $35,777

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Mustang V6 Deluxe
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,185
Model Year200620062006200620112011
ModelMustangMustangMustangMustangExplorerExplorer
TrimV6 DeluxeV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT PremiumXLTLimited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6210hp V6300hp V8300hp V8290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionM5M5M5M5T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4500, 880, 4500, 8?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-16235/55-17235/50-18235/50-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$22,885$23,715$28,200$28,685$35,615$38,360
Adjustments for Features0-375-450-700-6,160-9,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,885$23,340$27,750$27,985$29,455$29,235
Cost Above Minimum$0$455$4,865$5,100$220$0
Total Invoice$21,081$21,830$25,883$26,340$33,084$35,777
Adjustments for Features0-345-413-643-5,722-8,511
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,081$21,485$25,470$25,697$27,362$27,266
Cost Above Minimum$0$404$4,389$4,616$96$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200620062006200620112011
ModelMustangMustangMustangMustangExplorerExplorer
TrimV6 DeluxeV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT PremiumXLTLimited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0$0$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0$0  
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet     $100
Keyless entry keypad    $50$50
Power rear side windows    $200$200
Power-adjustable pedals     $125
Proximity key     $250
Remote start     $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Universal garage door opener     $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist    $25$25
Brake assist    $50$50
Curve control    $50$50
Obstacle detection, rear    $250$250
Rearview camera    $200$200
Rollover sensor    $50$50
Safety key    $5$5
Side curtain airbags, three rows    $500$500
Stability control    $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor    $75$75
Trailer sway control    $25$25
Vehicle health reports    $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net     $40
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25
Roof rails    $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front    $200$200
Dual-zone climate control    $125$125
Interior air filter    $0$0
Rear air vents with manual controls    $150$150
Rear HVAC unit    $400$400
Rear wiper    $175$175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)    $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275$275
Wheel-lip moldings    $75$75
Infotainment 
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 $325  
CD player$125 $125 $125$125
HD radio     $50
MP3-compatible player $50 $50$50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn    $25$25
Satellite radio    $200$200
Surround sound     $250
Traffic + travel information    $25$25
Voice control for audio system    $25$25
Voice control for external devices    $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability    $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror    $150$150
Automatic headlights    $125$125
Fog lights $125$125$125$125$125
Heated mirrors    $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver    $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger    $50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250$250
Outside temperature display    $50$50
Power-folding mirrors     $50
Spotter mirror(s)    $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100$100  
Center armrest(s), second row     $50
Heated front seats     $200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900 $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $50
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75$75
Memory system, driver seat     $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat     $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat     $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 $100
Power recliner, driver seat     $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat     $100
Stowable third row seats    $600$600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels     $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350    
Polished alloy wheels  $350$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0  
Total Value of Features$1,745$2,120$2,195$2,445$7,905$10,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$375$450$700$6,160$9,125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-345-413-643-5,722-8,511

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062011
ModelMustangExplorer
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.1 in112.6 in
Length187.6 in197.1 in
Width73.9 in78.9 in
Height55.4 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,374 lb.4,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.6 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom34.7 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.8 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom30.3 in39.8 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 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.143.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.180.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Mustang V6 Deluxe

Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang V6 Premium

Interior Sport Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Special interior trim0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Pony Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Chrome grille (optional)0No
Bodyside stripes0No
235/55ZR17 tires400No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested82556%
Total Not Requested65044%
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

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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

255/50HR20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50HR20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
A/V input jacks25No
Voice control for external devices0No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1575100%

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