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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: $28,120

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $8,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,747

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $8,225

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820122012
ModelMustangMustangExplorerExplorer
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumXLTLimited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,880 $27,420 $32,095 $37,855
Base Invoice $19,362 $25,248 $30,027 $35,268
Interior Upgrade Package 460 460    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 795 795
Safety and Security Package 995      
Comfort Group 575 575    
Leather seating surfaces 0      
Pony Package 750      
Remote start 295 295    
Cargo net 55 55    
Interior ambient lighting 295 295    
iPod integration 295 295    
Bluetooth cell phone link 395 395    
Satellite radio 195 195    
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75 75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 65      
Rear spoiler   0    
Package 205A     2,800  
Interior Upgrade Package 400 400    
Navigation system 1,736 1,736 676 676
Safety and Security Package 866      
Comfort Group 500 500    
Leather seating surfaces 0      
Pony Package 653      
Remote start 257 257    
Cargo net 48 48    
Interior ambient lighting 257 257    
iPod integration 257 257    
Bluetooth cell phone link 344 344    
Satellite radio 170 170    
All-weather floor mats 65 65 64 64
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 37      
Rear spoiler   0    
Package 205A     2,380  
Options (change) 6,445 4,635 3,670 870
Options (change) 5,590 4,034 3,120 740
Destination 795 795 825 825
Total Price $28,120 $32,850 $36,590 $39,550
Total Invoice $25,747 $30,077 $33,972 $36,833

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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: $2,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,520
Model Year2008200820122012
ModelMustangMustangExplorerExplorer
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumXLTLimited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6300hp V8290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionM5M5T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 6500, 6?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17235/55-17245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$28,120$32,850$36,590$39,550
Adjustments for Features0-300-6,145-7,710
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,120$32,550$30,445$31,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,430$0$1,395
Total Invoice$25,747$30,077$33,972$36,833
Adjustments for Features0-275-5,705-7,180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,747$29,802$28,267$29,653
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,055$0$1,386

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2008200820122012
ModelMustangMustangExplorerExplorer
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumXLTLimited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
RWD$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$150 $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$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
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 $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  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio   $50
iPod integration$100$100  
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound   $250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Compass$0$0  
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 $150
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  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, driver seat   $200
No leather in second row$-300$-300  
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Stowable third row seats  $600$600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$835$1,135$6,980$8,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$6,145$7,710
Value of Feature Adjustments0-275-5,705-7,180

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082012
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.4,558 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 Premium

Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Auxiliary gauges0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested50080%
Total Not Requested12520%
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
Compass0No
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Pony Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Chrome grille (optional)0No
Bodyside stripes0No
235/55ZR17 tires400No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested32545%
Total Not Requested40055%

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 plates100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
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
Compass0No
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
Package 205A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested160053%
Total Not Requested142547%

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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