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Ford Taurus vs. Ford Mustang Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus vs. Ford Mustang Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,315

Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium   
Difference: $9,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,491

Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium   
Difference: $7,784

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220182018
ModelTaurusMustangMustang
TrimSHOEcoBoost PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $38,155 $30,600 $39,095
Base Invoice $35,025 $28,917 $36,945
Navigation system 1,850 795 795
Package 401A 2,000    
Adaptive cruise control 1,195    
All-weather floor mats 75 120 120
Safe and Smart Package   1,495 1,495
Rear spoiler   0 0
Temporary spare tire   405 405
Navigation system 1,610 755 755
Package 401A 1,740    
Adaptive cruise control 1,040    
All-weather floor mats 65 114 114
Safe and Smart Package   1,420 1,420
Rear spoiler   0 0
Temporary spare tire   385 385
Options (change) 5,120 2,815 2,815
Options (change) 4,455 2,674 2,674
Destination 795 900 900
Total Price $44,070 $34,315 $42,810
Total Invoice $40,275 $32,491 $40,519

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Ford Mustang

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,632
Model Year201220182018
ModelTaurusMustangMustang
TrimSHOEcoBoost PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine365hp V6310hp I4460hp V8
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$44,070$34,315$42,810
Adjustments for Features-2,35500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,715$34,315$42,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,495
Total Invoice$40,275$32,491$40,519
Adjustments for Features-2,15200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,123$32,491$40,519
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,028

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year201220182018
ModelTaurusMustangMustang
TrimSHOEcoBoost PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0 
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power rear side windows$200  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active glove box $100$100
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Line lock $50$50
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Rollover sensor$50  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Body kit (gray/black) $0$0
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input$50  
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio$50  
Media drive$15  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
Surround sound$250  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Fog lights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Performance meter $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
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
No leather in second row $-300$-300
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options $0$0
Alloy wheels$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$6,255$3,900$3,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,355$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,15200

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20122018
ModelTaurusMustang
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.9 in107.1 in
Length202.9 in188.5 in
Width76.2 in75.4 in
Height60.7 in54.3 in
Curb Weight4,016 lb.3,543 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.15.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in34.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in52.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in47.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in29.0 in
Cargo Volume20.1 ft313.5 ft3

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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 seats300Yes
Sunroof900No
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50025%
Total Not Requested150075%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested85045%
Total Not Requested105055%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested85045%
Total Not Requested105055%

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