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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: $36,715

Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium   
Difference: $14,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,774

Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium   
Difference: $14,464

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620182018
ModelMustangMustangExplorerExplorer
TrimEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumSportPlatinum
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,645 $36,395 $45,950 $53,940
Base Invoice $28,014 $34,393 $43,883 $51,512
Navigation system 795 795    
Adaptive cruise control 1,195 1,195    
Equipment Group 201A / 401A 1,795 1,795    
EcoBoost Performance Package 1,995      
All-weather floor mats 95 95 120 120
Obstacle detection, rear 295 295    
GT Performance Package   2,495    
Wheels, dark finish   0 595  
Package 401A     3,875  
Navigation system 755 755    
Adaptive cruise control 1,135 1,135    
Equipment Group 201A / 401A 1,705 1,705    
EcoBoost Performance Package 1,895      
All-weather floor mats 90 90 114 114
Obstacle detection, rear 280 280    
GT Performance Package   2,370    
Wheels, dark finish   9 565  
Package 401A     3,681  
Options (change) 6,170 6,670 4,590 120
Options (change) 5,860 6,344 4,360 114
Destination 900 900 995 995
Total Price $36,715 $43,965 $51,535 $55,055
Total Invoice $34,774 $41,637 $49,238 $52,621

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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: $4,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,686
Model Year2016201620182018
ModelMustangMustangExplorerExplorer
TrimEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumSportPlatinum
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine310hp I4435hp V8365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12500, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19255/40-19255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$36,715$43,965$51,535$55,055
Adjustments for Features0-150-10,095-13,770
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,715$43,815$41,440$41,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,100$155$0
Total Invoice$34,774$41,637$49,238$52,621
Adjustments for Features0-142-9,645-13,161
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,774$41,495$39,593$39,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,721$133$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2016201620182018
ModelMustangMustangExplorerExplorer
TrimEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumSportPlatinum
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Active noise reduction$0  $0
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
Remote app  $25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25
Remote start  $150$150
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active glove box$100$100  
Curve control  $50$50
Hill descent control  $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Line lock $50  
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Terrain selector  $200$200
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Wide-view front camera  $150$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 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Rear wiper  $175$175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300   
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential $300  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0   
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0 
Black grille (optional)  $0 
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Aux input  $50$50
Surround sound  $250$250
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Performance meter$150$150  
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Turn signal repeaters in hood $0  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Metal pedals$75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$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, leather   $1000
Wood trim   $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options$0$0  
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0$0 
Wheels, dark finish$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,050$3,200$13,145$16,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$10,095$13,770
Value of Feature Adjustments0-142-9,645-13,161

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162018
ModelMustangExplorer
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.1 in112.6 in
Length188.3 in198.3 in
Width75.4 in78.9 in
Height54.4 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,527 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom34.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.4 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 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
13.5 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.543.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.581.7 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%
EcoBoost Performance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/40YR19 tires200No
3.55 axle ratioNo
Wheels, dark finish0Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Additional engine cooling0No
Performance steering system (optional)250Yes
Auxiliary gauges0No
Summer tires (optional)0No
Upgraded stability control0No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%

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%
GT Performance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
3.73 axle ratioNo
255/40YR19 tires200No
Strut tower brace (optional)0No
275/40YR19 tires200No
Underbody aerodynamic aids0No
Torque-sensing limited-slip differential0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Additional engine cooling0No
Performance steering system (optional)250Yes
Auxiliary gauges0No
Summer tires (optional)0No
Upgraded stability control0No
Total Requested50043%
Total Not Requested65057%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Sony, 500W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested180049%
Total Not Requested184051%

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