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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: $31,210

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $6,500

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,744

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $6,180

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120122012
ModelMustangMustangExplorerExplorer
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumXLTLimited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,845 $32,845 $32,095 $37,855
Base Invoice $23,965 $30,265 $30,027 $35,268
Pony Package 995      
Electronics Package 2,340 2,340    
Comfort Package 595 595    
Rearview camera 240 240    
Remote start 345 345    
Rear spoiler   0    
Polished alloy wheels   495   595
Package 205A     2,800  
Navigation system     795  
255/50HR20     1,195  
Package 301A       2,250
Pony Package 866      
Electronics Package 2,036 2,036    
Comfort Package 518 518    
Rearview camera 209 209    
Remote start 300 300    
Rear spoiler   0    
Polished alloy wheels   431   506
Package 205A     2,380  
Navigation system     676  
255/50HR20     1,016  
Package 301A       1,913
Options (change) 4,515 4,015 4,790 2,845
Options (change) 3,929 3,494 4,072 2,419
Destination 850 850 825 825
Total Price $31,210 $37,710 $37,710 $41,525
Total Invoice $28,744 $34,609 $34,924 $38,512

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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: $1,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,836
Model Year2011201120122012
ModelMustangMustangExplorerExplorer
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumXLTLimited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine305hp V6412hp V8290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 8500, 8?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$31,210$37,710$37,710$41,525
Adjustments for Features0-150-4,690-7,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,210$37,560$33,020$34,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,350$0$1,000
Total Invoice$28,744$34,609$34,924$38,512
Adjustments for Features0-138-4,344-6,960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,744$34,471$30,580$31,552
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,727$0$972

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2011201120122012
ModelMustangMustangExplorerExplorer
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumXLTLimited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power liftgate   $350
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 
Brake assist  $50$50
Curve control  $50$50
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
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
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50 $50
Media drive$15$15  
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound   $250
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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
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
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Metal pedals$75$75  
No leather in second row$-300$-300  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power-stowing third row seats   $1000
Stowable third row seats  $600 
Tailgating position, third row seats   $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$960$1,110$5,650$8,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$4,690$7,505
Value of Feature Adjustments0-138-4,344-6,960

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See a complete comparison of Ford Mustang vs. Ford Explorer features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112012
ModelMustangExplorer
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.1 in112.6 in
Length188.1 in197.1 in
Width73.9 in78.9 in
Height55.6 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,454 lb.4,558 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom34.7 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.6 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.8 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom29.8 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		13.4 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		13.443.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		13.480.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Ford Mustang vs. Ford Explorer specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang V6 Premium

Pony Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome grille (optional)0No
235/50WR18 tires400No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested82567%
Total Not Requested40033%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested105099%
Total Not Requested151%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested105099%
Total Not Requested151%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
255/50HR20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50HR20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Package 205A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation, turn-by-turn25Yes
Total Requested217572%
Total Not Requested85028%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested67535%
Total Not Requested125065%

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