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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: $26,955

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $7,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,752

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $7,071

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelMustangMustangExplorerExplorer
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,880 $27,420 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $19,362 $25,248 $27,273 $30,178
Safety and Security Package 995      
Interior Upgrade Package 460 460    
Comfort Group 575 575    
Leather seating surfaces 0      
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,995 1,995
All-weather floor mats 75 75 55 55
Satellite radio 195 195 195 195
Remote start 295 295 385 385
Bluetooth cell phone link 395 395    
iPod integration 295 295    
Machined alloy wheels   195    
Rear spoiler   0    
Luxury Package     1,290  
Audiophile Package     510  
Safety and Security Package 866      
Interior Upgrade Package 400 400    
Comfort Group 500 500    
Leather seating surfaces 0      
Navigation system 1,736 1,736 1,696 1,696
All-weather floor mats 65 65 47 47
Satellite radio 170 170 166 166
Remote start 257 257 326 326
Bluetooth cell phone link 344 344    
iPod integration 257 257    
Machined alloy wheels   170    
Rear spoiler   0    
Luxury Package     1,097  
Audiophile Package     433  
Options (change) 5,280 4,480 4,430 2,630
Options (change) 4,595 3,899 3,765 2,235
Destination 795 795 785 785
Total Price $26,955 $32,695 $34,460 $35,810
Total Invoice $24,752 $29,942 $31,823 $33,198

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Mustang V6 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,204
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelMustangMustangExplorerExplorer
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6300hp V8210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionM5M5A5A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 6500, 6190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-16235/55-17245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$26,955$32,695$34,460$35,810
Adjustments for Features0-650-5,270-5,770
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,955$32,045$29,190$30,040
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,090$0$850
Total Invoice$24,752$29,942$31,823$33,198
Adjustments for Features0-595-4,867-5,349
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,752$29,347$26,956$27,849
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,595$0$893

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2008200820082008
ModelMustangMustangExplorerExplorer
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
5-speed automatic  $900$900
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Stability control  $400$400
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails  $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper  $175$175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Rear spoiler $200  
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
iPod integration$100$100  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Fog lights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
No leather in second row$-300$-300  
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
White-letter tires  $0$0
Total Value of Features$520$1,170$5,790$6,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$650$5,270$5,770
Value of Feature Adjustments0-595-4,867-5,349

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082008
ModelMustangExplorer
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.1 in113.7 in
Length187.6 in193.4 in
Width73.9 in73.7 in
Height55.4 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,374 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.6 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom34.7 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.8 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom30.3 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.143.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.183.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Mustang V6 Premium

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested50080%
Total Not Requested12520%
Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Auxiliary gauges0No
Door sill trim plates100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Auxiliary gauges0No
Door sill trim plates100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested50039%
Total Not Requested77561%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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