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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: $34,585

Ford Mustang GT Premium   
Difference: $12,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,558

Ford Mustang GT Premium   
Difference: $13,434

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920182018
ModelMustangExplorerExplorer
TrimGT PremiumSportPlatinum
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,160 $45,950 $53,940
Base Invoice $26,734 $43,883 $51,512
Comfort Group 575    
Navigation system 1,995    
Premier Trim Package 395    
Xenon HID headlights 525    
Alarm 375    
Rear spoiler 0    
Bluetooth cell phone link 395    
All-weather floor mats 75 120 120
Remote start 295    
Comfort Group 500    
Navigation system 1,736    
Premier Trim Package 344    
Xenon HID headlights 457    
Alarm 326    
Rear spoiler 0    
Bluetooth cell phone link 344    
All-weather floor mats 65 114 114
Remote start 257    
Options (change) 4,630 120 120
Options (change) 4,029 114 114
Destination 795 995 995
Total Price $34,585 $47,065 $55,055
Total Invoice $31,558 $44,992 $52,621

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Mustang GT Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,522
Model Year200920182018
ModelMustangExplorerExplorer
TrimGT PremiumSportPlatinum
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V8365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionM5T6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 6390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$34,585$47,065$55,055
Adjustments for Features0-11,415-18,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,585$35,650$36,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,075
Total Invoice$31,558$44,992$52,621
Adjustments for Features0-10,912-17,520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,558$34,080$35,101
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,021

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200920182018
ModelMustangExplorerExplorer
TrimGT PremiumSportPlatinum
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate $350$350
Power rear side windows $200$200
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control $50$50
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Stability control $400$400
Terrain selector $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Black grille (optional) $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Automatic headlights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Outside temperature display $50$50
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates$100  
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals$75  
No leather in second row$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,245$13,660$20,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$11,415$18,330
Value of Feature Adjustments0-10,912-17,520

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092018
ModelMustangExplorer
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.1 in112.6 in
Length187.6 in198.3 in
Width73.9 in78.9 in
Height55.4 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,374 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.6 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom34.7 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.8 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom30.3 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
13.1 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.143.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.181.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

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%
Premier Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Total Requested30080%
Total Not Requested7520%

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