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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: $32,415

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $8,790

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,815

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $8,381

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122011
ModelMustangMustangExplorer
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumLimited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $26,310 $33,710 $37,535
Base Invoice $24,399 $31,059 $34,952
Pony Package 995    
Security Package 695 695  
Electronics Package 2,340 2,340  
Comfort Package 595 595  
Temporary spare tire 100    
Rearview camera 240 240  
Remote start 345 345  
Rear spoiler   0  
Polished alloy wheels   495 595
Package 301A     2,250
Pony Package 866    
Security Package 605 605  
Electronics Package 2,036 2,036  
Comfort Package 518 518  
Temporary spare tire 87    
Rearview camera 209 209  
Remote start 300 300  
Rear spoiler   0  
Polished alloy wheels   431 506
Package 301A     1,913
Options (change) 5,310 4,710 2,845
Options (change) 4,621 4,099 2,419
Destination 795 795 825
Total Price $32,415 $39,215 $41,205
Total Invoice $29,815 $35,953 $38,196

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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: $2,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,193
Model Year201220122011
ModelMustangMustangExplorer
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumLimited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Engine305hp V6412hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 8500, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18255/50-20
Total Price$32,415$39,215$41,205
Adjustments for Features00-6,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,415$39,215$34,530
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,800$0
Total Invoice$29,815$35,953$38,196
Adjustments for Features00-6,188
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,815$35,953$32,008
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,138$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201220122011
ModelMustangMustangExplorer
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumLimited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power liftgate  $350
Power rear side windows  $200
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Curve control  $50
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Trailer sway control  $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
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 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors  $25
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Outside temperature display  $50
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Manual recliner, second row seats  $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
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$715$715$7,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$6,675
Value of Feature Adjustments00-6,188

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122011
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 Weight3,448 lb.4,579 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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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%
Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested25067%
Total Not Requested12533%
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

Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested25067%
Total Not Requested12533%
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 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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