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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: $33,815

Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium   
Difference: $3,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,016

Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium   
Difference: $2,284

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820092009
ModelMustangMustangExplorerExplorer
TrimEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,600 $39,095 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $28,917 $36,945 $29,319 $32,901
Navigation system 795 795 2,505 1,995
Temporary spare tire 405 405    
All-weather floor mats 120 120 75 75
Rear spoiler 0 0    
Pony Package 995      
Polished alloy wheels   1,095    
Convenience Package     995  
255/50R20     1,325  
Navigation system 755 755 2,129 1,696
Temporary spare tire 385 385    
All-weather floor mats 114 114 64 64
Rear spoiler 0 0    
Pony Package 945      
Polished alloy wheels   1,040    
Convenience Package     846  
255/50R20     1,127  
Options (change) 2,315 2,415 4,900 2,070
Options (change) 2,199 2,294 4,166 1,760
Destination 900 900 815 815
Total Price $33,815 $42,410 $37,330 $38,435
Total Invoice $32,016 $40,139 $34,300 $35,476

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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: $2,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,429
Model Year2018201820092009
ModelMustangMustangExplorerExplorer
TrimEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine310hp I4460hp V8210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionM6M6A5A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19255/40-19255/50-20235/65-18
Total Price$33,815$42,410$37,330$38,435
Adjustments for Features00-450-2,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,815$42,410$36,880$36,235
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,595$645$0
Total Invoice$32,016$40,139$34,300$35,476
Adjustments for Features00-413-2,031
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,016$40,139$33,887$33,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,123$442$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2018201820092009
ModelMustangMustangExplorerExplorer
TrimEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
5-speed automatic  $900$900
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0   
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Proximity key$250$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active glove box$100$100  
Brake assist$50$50  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Line lock$50$50  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Safety key$5$5  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75 
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rack  $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rear air vents  $100 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Rear wiper  $175$175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0  
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Media drive  $15$15
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Performance meter$150$150  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals$75$75  
No leather in second row$-300$-300  
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power-folding third row seats   $1000
Upgraded floor mats$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options$0$0  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Polished alloy wheels$350$350$350 
White-letter tires   $0
Total Value of Features$3,930$3,930$4,380$6,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$450$2,200
Value of Feature Adjustments00-413-2,031

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182009
ModelMustangExplorer
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.1 in113.7 in
Length188.5 in193.4 in
Width75.4 in73.7 in
Height54.3 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,543 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.5 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom34.8 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.4 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom29.0 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.5 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.543.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.583.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium

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 Explorer Eddie Bauer

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels100Yes
Total Requested10020%
Total Not Requested40080%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested100075%
Total Not Requested32525%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70066%
Total Not Requested36534%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%

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