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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: $7,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,771

Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium   
Difference: $5,717

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182012
ModelMustangMustangExplorer
TrimEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumLimited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $30,600 $39,095 $37,855
Base Invoice $28,917 $36,945 $35,268
Safe and Smart Package 1,495 1,495  
Premium Plus Package 2,200 2,200  
Rear spoiler 0 0  
Temporary spare tire 405 405  
All-weather floor mats 120 120 75
Pony Package 995    
Polished alloy wheels   1,095 595
Package 302A / 303A     4,500
Safe and Smart Package 1,420 1,420  
Premium Plus Package 2,090 2,090  
Rear spoiler 0 0  
Temporary spare tire 385 385  
All-weather floor mats 114 114 64
Pony Package 945    
Polished alloy wheels   1,040 506
Package 302A / 303A     3,825
Options (change) 5,215 5,315 5,170
Options (change) 4,954 5,049 4,395
Destination 900 900 825
Total Price $36,715 $45,310 $43,850
Total Invoice $34,771 $42,894 $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: $2,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,617
Model Year201820182012
ModelMustangMustangExplorer
TrimEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumLimited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Engine310hp I4460hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19255/40-19255/50-20
Total Price$36,715$45,310$43,850
Adjustments for Features00-4,440
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,715$45,310$39,410
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,595$0
Total Invoice$34,771$42,894$40,488
Adjustments for Features00-4,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,771$42,894$36,388
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,123$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201820182012
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  
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power liftgate  $350
Power rear side windows  $200
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start  $150
Remote start via app$75$75 
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active glove box$100$100 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Curve control  $50
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Line lock$50$50 
Pedestrian detection$50$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$0 
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Aux input  $50
HD radio  $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound  $250
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Compass$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Performance meter$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Xenon HID headlights  $500
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$75 
No leather in second row$-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
Upgraded floor mats$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options$0$0 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Total Value of Features$3,325$3,325$7,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$4,440
Value of Feature Adjustments00-4,100

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182012
ModelMustangExplorer
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.1 in112.6 in
Length188.5 in197.1 in
Width75.4 in78.9 in
Height54.3 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,543 lb.4,558 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.5 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 Legroom42.7 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 Legroom29.0 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

Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested125066%
Total Not Requested65034%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Remote start via app75Yes
Special interior trim0No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested102584%
Total Not Requested20016%
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

Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested125066%
Total Not Requested65034%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Remote start via app75Yes
Special interior trim0No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested102584%
Total Not Requested20016%

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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