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Ford Mustang vs. Toyota Highlander Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Mustang vs. Toyota Highlander Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,390

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $9,129

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,131

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $8,123

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082011201120112011
ModelMustangMustangMustangHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500SELimitedHybridHybrid Limited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,880 $27,420 $42,330 $32,695 $35,595 $38,140 $43,795
Base Invoice $19,362 $25,248 $38,244 $29,851 $32,498 $35,090 $40,073
Comfort Group 575 575          
Leather seating surfaces 0            
Interior Upgrade Package 460 460          
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,995 2,650 2,650 2,650 2,650
Safety and Security Package 995            
Pony Package 750            
iPod integration 295 295 295        
Satellite radio 195 195 195        
Bluetooth cell phone link 395 395 395        
Cargo net 55 55   49 49 49 49
Rear spoiler   0          
Floor mats       315 315 315 315
Leather Package           2,305  
Comfort Group 500 500          
Leather seating surfaces 0            
Interior Upgrade Package 400 400          
Navigation system 1,736 1,736 1,736 2,359 2,359 2,359 2,359
Safety and Security Package 866            
Pony Package 653            
iPod integration 257 257 257        
Satellite radio 170 170 170        
Bluetooth cell phone link 344 344 344        
Cargo net 48 48   34 34 34 34
Rear spoiler   0          
Floor mats       200 200 200 200
Leather Package           2,121  
Options (change) 5,715 3,970 2,880 3,014 3,014 5,319 3,014
Options (change) 4,974 3,455 2,507 2,593 2,593 4,714 2,593
Destination 795 795 795 810 810 810 810
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0 0 0
Total Price $27,390 $32,185 $47,305 $36,519 $39,419 $44,269 $47,619
Total Invoice $25,131 $29,498 $42,846 $33,254 $35,901 $40,614 $43,476

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Mustang V6 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,019
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,650
Model Year2008200820082011201120112011
ModelMustangMustangMustangHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500SELimitedHybridHybrid Limited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6300hp V8500hp V8187hp I4270hp V6245hp V6 H245hp V6 H
TransmissionM5M5M6T6T5CVTCVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 6500, 6500, 8?, 9?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17235/55-17255/45-18245/65-17245/55-19245/65-17245/55-19
Total Price$27,390$32,185$47,305$36,519$39,419$44,269$47,619
Adjustments for Features-90-4150-7,200-8,175-8,400-9,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,300$31,770$47,305$29,319$31,244$35,869$37,744
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,470$20,005$0$1,925$6,550$8,425
Total Invoice$25,131$29,498$42,846$33,254$35,901$40,614$43,476
Adjustments for Features-83-3800-6,556-7,445-7,706-9,016
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,048$29,118$42,846$26,698$28,456$32,908$34,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,070$17,798$0$1,758$6,210$7,762

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year2008200820082011201120112011
ModelMustangMustangMustangHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500SELimitedHybridHybrid Limited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0     
6-speed manual  $150    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000  
CVT     $1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0    
FWD   $0$0  
AWD     $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate   $350$350 $350
Power rear side windows   $200$200$200$200
Proximity key    $250 $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener   $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0$0$0
Brake assist   $50$50$50$50
Full-size spare tire   $225$225$225$225
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75$75
Rearview camera   $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor   $50$50$50$50
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500$500$500$500
Stability control   $400$400$400$400
Temporary spare tire$150$150     
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75  
Cargo mat   $40$40$40$40
Cargo net$40$40 $40$40$40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150$150$150$150
Removable second-row console   $200$200$200$200
Roof rails   $250$250$250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)     $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front    $200 $200
Dual-zone climate control    $125 $125
Interior air filter   $0$0$0$0
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250 $250
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150 $150 
Rear HVAC unit   $400$400$400$400
Rear wiper   $175$175$175$175
Wiper de-icer   $25$25 $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300    
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25    
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275$275$275
Front splitter spoiler  $200    
Rear bumper protector   $40$40$40$40
Sunroof   $900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125$125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25$25
iPod integration$100$100$100    
USB port   $25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights   $125$125$125$125
Boost gauge  $75    
Compass$0$0     
Conversation mirror   $25$25$25$25
Heated mirrors   $25$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25$25
Outside temperature display   $50$50$50$50
Tachometer$75$75$75$75$75  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100    
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 $100 $100
Folding third row seats   $600$600$600$600
Heated front seats$200$200 $200$200$200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75$75$75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75$75$75
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300    
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  $100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100     
Power recliner, driver seat   $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat    $100 $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100     
Stowable center seat, second row   $150$150$150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0     
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0    
Total Value of Features$1,085$1,410$995$8,195$9,170$9,395$10,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$90$415$0$7,200$8,175$8,400$9,875
Value of Feature Adjustments-83-3800-6,556-7,445-7,706-9,016

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20082011
ModelMustangHighlander
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.1 in109.8 in
Length187.6 in188.4 in
Width73.9 in75.2 in
Height55.4 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,374 lb.3,947 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.6 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom34.7 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.8 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom30.3 in38.3 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in42.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in29.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.142.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.195.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Mustang V6 Premium

Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Auxiliary gauges0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested50080%
Total Not Requested12520%
Pony Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Chrome grille (optional)0No
Bodyside stripes0No
235/55ZR17 tires400No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested32545%
Total Not Requested40055%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Auxiliary gauges0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander SE

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Total Requested90071%
Total Not Requested37529%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Compass0No
Alarm100No
Total Requested140056%
Total Not Requested110044%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Total Requested90071%
Total Not Requested37529%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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