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Ford Mustang vs. Ford Taurus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Mustang vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,585

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $14,715

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,152

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $13,481

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082012
ModelMustangMustangTaurus
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumSHO
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,880 $27,420 $38,155
Base Invoice $19,362 $25,248 $35,025
Premier Trim Package 855 855  
Leather seating surfaces 0    
Sport Appearance Package 295    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,850
Safety and Security Package 995    
Comfort Group 575    
Xenon HID headlights 525 525  
Cargo net 55 55  
Interior ambient lighting 295 295  
iPod integration 295 295  
Bluetooth cell phone link 395 395  
Satellite radio 195 195  
Remote start 295 295 425
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 65    
Rear spoiler   0  
Alarm   325  
Heated front seats   250  
Package 401A     2,000
Premier Trim Package 744 744  
Leather seating surfaces 0    
Sport Appearance Package 257    
Navigation system 1,736 1,736 1,610
Safety and Security Package 866    
Comfort Group 500    
Xenon HID headlights 457 457  
Cargo net 48 48  
Interior ambient lighting 257 257  
iPod integration 257 257  
Bluetooth cell phone link 344 344  
Satellite radio 170 170  
Remote start 257 257 398
All-weather floor mats 65 65 65
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 37    
Rear spoiler   0  
Alarm   283  
Heated front seats   218  
Package 401A     1,740
Options (change) 6,910 5,555 4,350
Options (change) 5,995 4,836 3,813
Destination 795 795 795
Total Price $28,585 $33,770 $43,300
Total Invoice $26,152 $30,879 $39,633

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Mustang V6 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,754
Model Year200820082012
ModelMustangMustangTaurus
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumSHO
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6300hp V8365hp V6
TransmissionM5M5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 6500, 6390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-16235/55-17255/45-19
Total Price$28,585$33,770$43,300
Adjustments for Features-250-7,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,560$33,770$35,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,210$0
Total Invoice$26,152$30,879$39,633
Adjustments for Features-230-6,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,129$30,879$32,883
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,750$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year200820082012
ModelMustangMustangTaurus
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumSHO
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power rear side windows  $200
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Brake assist  $50
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control  $400
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents  $100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Exterior 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive  $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass$0 $0
Fog lights $125 
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Outside temperature display  $50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Memory system, driver seat  $200
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,495$1,470$8,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$25$0$7,375
Value of Feature Adjustments-230-6,750

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20082012
ModelMustangTaurus
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in112.9 in
Length187.6 in202.9 in
Width73.9 in76.2 in
Height55.4 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,374 lb.4,016 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.6 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom34.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.8 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom30.3 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Mustang V6 Premium

Premier Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Trip computer150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Auxiliary gauges0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested47554%
Total Not Requested40046%
Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested50080%
Total Not Requested12520%
Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested35054%
Total Not Requested30046%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Premier Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Trip computer150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Auxiliary gauges0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested47554%
Total Not Requested40046%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67591%
Total Not Requested659%
Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900No
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested180090%

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