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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: $35,910

Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium   
Difference: $7,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,009

Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium   
Difference: $6,479

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162012
ModelMustangMustangExplorer
TrimEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumLimited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $29,645 $36,395 $37,855
Base Invoice $28,014 $34,393 $35,268
Equipment Group 201A / 401A 1,795 1,795  
Navigation system 795 795  
Pony Package 995    
Adaptive cruise control 1,195 1,195  
Rear spoiler 0 0  
Temporary spare tire 195 195  
All-weather floor mats 95 95 75
Obstacle detection, rear 295 295  
Package 302A / 303A     4,500
Polished alloy wheels     595
Equipment Group 201A / 401A 1,705 1,705  
Navigation system 755 755  
Pony Package 945    
Adaptive cruise control 1,135 1,135  
Rear spoiler 0 0  
Temporary spare tire 185 185  
All-weather floor mats 90 90 64
Obstacle detection, rear 280 280  
Package 302A / 303A     3,825
Polished alloy wheels     506
Options (change) 5,365 4,370 5,170
Options (change) 5,095 4,150 4,395
Destination 900 900 825
Total Price $35,910 $41,665 $43,850
Total Invoice $34,009 $39,443 $40,488

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,341
Model Year201620162012
ModelMustangMustangExplorer
TrimEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumLimited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Engine310hp I4435hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19235/50-18255/50-20
Total Price$35,910$41,665$43,850
Adjustments for Features0-150-5,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,910$41,515$38,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,605$0
Total Invoice$34,009$39,443$40,488
Adjustments for Features0-142-5,138
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,009$39,301$35,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,292$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201620162012
ModelMustangMustangExplorer
TrimEcoBoost 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
Active noise reduction$0  
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power liftgate  $350
Power rear side windows  $200
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote start  $150
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active glove box$100$100 
Curve control  $50
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Line lock $50 
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Trailer sway control  $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input  $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound  $250
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Performance meter$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Turn signal repeaters in hood $0 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Metal pedals$75$75 
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
Upgraded floor mats$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options$0$0 
Alloy wheels $350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Total Value of Features$2,200$2,350$7,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$5,565
Value of Feature Adjustments0-142-5,138

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162012
ModelMustangExplorer
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.1 in112.6 in
Length188.3 in197.1 in
Width75.4 in78.9 in
Height54.4 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,527 lb.4,558 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom34.8 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.4 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 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
13.5 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.543.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.580.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium

Equipment Group 201A / 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Shaker, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested55052%
Total Not Requested50048%
Pony Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Bodyside stripes0No
255/40WR19 tires400No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Equipment Group 201A / 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Shaker, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested55052%
Total Not Requested50048%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
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 Requested252560%
Total Not Requested165040%

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