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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: $31,020

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $5,703

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,601

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $4,103

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220092009
ModelMustangMustangHighlanderHighlander
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumSportLimited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,310 $33,710 $29,260 $33,070
Base Invoice $24,399 $31,059 $26,408 $29,762
Electronics Package 2,340 2,340    
Comfort Package 595 595    
Temporary spare tire 100      
Rear spoiler 295 0    
Remote start 345 345 529 529
Rearview camera 240 240    
Automatic climate control, front     375  
Leather seating surfaces     1,490  
Floor mats     185 275
Satellite radio     449 449
Universal garage door opener     125  
Extra Value Package 6     2,475  
Third-row seat     1,090  
Navigation system       2,505
Heated front seats       440
Electronics Package 2,036 2,036    
Comfort Package 518 518    
Temporary spare tire 87      
Rear spoiler 257 0    
Remote start 300 300 380 380
Rearview camera 209 209    
Automatic climate control, front     300  
Leather seating surfaces     1,192  
Floor mats     120 180
Satellite radio     359 359
Universal garage door opener     100  
Extra Value Package 6     2,228  
Third-row seat     872  
Navigation system       2,099
Heated front seats       352
Options (change) 3,915 3,520 6,718 4,198
Options (change) 3,407 3,063 5,551 3,370
Destination 795 795 745 745
Total Price $31,020 $38,025 $36,723 $38,013
Total Invoice $28,601 $34,917 $32,704 $33,877

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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: $1,993
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $799
Model Year2012201220092009
ModelMustangMustangHighlanderHighlander
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumSportLimited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine305hp V6412hp V8270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 8500, 8?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17235/50-18245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$31,020$38,025$36,723$38,013
Adjustments for Features0-275-3,710-4,535
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,020$37,750$33,013$33,478
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,730$0$465
Total Invoice$28,601$34,917$32,704$33,877
Adjustments for Features0-253-3,304-4,042
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,601$34,664$29,400$29,835
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,063$0$435

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year2012201220092009
ModelMustangMustangHighlanderHighlander
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumSportLimited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Proximity key   $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist  $50$50
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Safety key$5$5  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo mat  $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Removable second-row console  $200$200
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear wiper  $175$175
Wiper de-icer   $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Larger rear spoiler  $200 
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50  
Media drive$15$15  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass$0$0  
Conversation mirror  $25$25
Fog lights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors   $25
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100
Folding third row seats  $600$600
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Metal pedals$75$75  
No leather in second row$-300$-300  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Stowable center seat, second row  $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Total Value of Features$2,120$2,395$5,830$6,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$275$3,710$4,535
Value of Feature Adjustments0-253-3,304-4,042

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20122009
ModelMustangHighlander
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.1 in109.8 in
Length188.1 in188.4 in
Width73.9 in75.2 in
Height55.6 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,448 lb.3,848 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom34.7 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.6 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.8 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom29.8 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
13.4 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.442.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.495.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Mustang V6 Premium

Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested100094%
Total Not Requested656%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested100094%
Total Not Requested656%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Extra Value Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Folding third row seats600No
Third-row 2-person bench0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested800100%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested80070%
Total Not Requested35030%

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