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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: $28,370

Ford Mustang GT Deluxe   
Difference: $14,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,031

Ford Mustang GT Deluxe   
Difference: $13,726

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062014
ModelMustangMustangExplorer
TrimGT DeluxeGT PremiumSport
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $25,140 $26,320 $41,675
Base Invoice $23,126 $24,188 $38,862
Interior Upgrade Package 450 450  
Leather seating surfaces 695    
Front side airbags 370 370  
Rear spoiler 0 0  
5-speed automatic 995 995  
Interior Upgrade Package 392 392  
Leather seating surfaces 605    
Front side airbags 322 322  
Rear spoiler 0 0  
5-speed automatic 866 866  
Options (change) 2,510 1,815 0
Options (change) 2,185 1,580 0
Destination 720 720 895
Total Price $28,370 $28,855 $42,570
Total Invoice $26,031 $26,488 $39,757

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Mustang GT Deluxe
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,994
Model Year200620062014
ModelMustangMustangExplorer
TrimGT DeluxeGT PremiumSport
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Engine300hp V8300hp V8365hp V6
TransmissionA5A5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/23 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4500, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17235/55-17255/50-20
Total Price$28,370$28,855$42,570
Adjustments for Features0-250-9,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,370$28,605$33,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$235$0
Total Invoice$26,031$26,488$39,757
Adjustments for Features0-229-8,732
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,031$26,259$31,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$228$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200620062014
ModelMustangMustangExplorer
TrimGT DeluxeGT PremiumSport
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power rear side windows  $200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Brake assist  $50
Curve control  $50
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Stability control  $400
Terrain selector  $200
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
Satellite radio  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Outside temperature display  $50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $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
Heated front seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Stowable third row seats  $600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,945$2,195$11,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$9,350
Value of Feature Adjustments0-229-8,732

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062014
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 Weight3,525 lb.4,921 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 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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