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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: $35,720

Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium   
Difference: $8,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,826

Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium   
Difference: $8,910

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820162016
ModelMustangMustangExplorerExplorer
TrimEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumLimitedPlatinum
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,600 $39,095 $41,300 $52,970
Base Invoice $28,917 $36,945 $39,442 $50,587
Premium Plus Package 2,200 2,200    
Safe and Smart Package 1,495 1,495    
Temporary spare tire 405 405    
Rear spoiler 0 0    
All-weather floor mats 120 120 75 75
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.     650  
Adaptive cruise control     1,150  
Polished alloy wheels     595  
Premium Plus Package 2,090 2,090    
Safe and Smart Package 1,420 1,420    
Temporary spare tire 385 385    
Rear spoiler 0 0    
All-weather floor mats 114 114 71 71
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.     619  
Adaptive cruise control     1,094  
Polished alloy wheels     565  
Options (change) 4,220 4,220 2,470 75
Options (change) 4,009 4,009 2,349 71
Destination 900 900 945 945
Total Price $35,720 $44,215 $44,715 $53,990
Total Invoice $33,826 $41,854 $42,736 $51,603

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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: $3,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,045
Model Year2018201820162016
ModelMustangMustangExplorerExplorer
TrimEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumLimitedPlatinum
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine310hp I4460hp V8290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$35,720$44,215$44,715$53,990
Adjustments for Features00-5,090-12,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,720$44,215$39,625$41,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,495$0$2,335
Total Invoice$33,826$41,854$42,736$51,603
Adjustments for Features00-4,865-11,498
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,826$41,854$37,871$40,105
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,028$0$2,234

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2018201820162016
ModelMustangMustangExplorerExplorer
TrimEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumLimitedPlatinum
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Active noise reduction$0  $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Remote app$25$25  
Remote climate control$25$25  
Remote start  $150$150
Remote start via app$75$75  
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  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Curve control  $50$50
Hill descent control   $250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning$200$200 $200
Line lock$50$50  
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Terrain selector   $200
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Wide-view front camera  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40
Class III trailer hitch   $250
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails  $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   $150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 $175
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0  
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Tow hook(s), front   $40
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Aux input  $50$50
HD radio  $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
SD Card slot  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 $200
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Performance meter$150$150  
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$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$75  
No leather in second row$-300$-300  
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
Upgraded floor mats$0$0  
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  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,500$3,500$8,590$15,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$5,090$12,030
Value of Feature Adjustments00-4,865-11,498

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182016
ModelMustangExplorer
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.1 in112.6 in
Length188.5 in198.3 in
Width75.4 in78.9 in
Height54.3 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,543 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.5 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 Legroom42.7 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 Legroom29.0 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

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Remote start via app75Yes
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Special interior trim0No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested112592%
Total Not Requested1008%
Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Remote start via app75Yes
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Special interior trim0No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested112592%
Total Not Requested1008%
Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested30052%
Total Not Requested27548%

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