Presented by: Chandler Burris-JonesProject 15- Buying Your First Car5/2/2012

A comparison of two carsI would like to own:

a Jeep Wrangler and

a Ford Mustang

Jeep Wrangler

VS.

Ford Mustang

Let’s look at the Jeep Wrangler

I would like to have a Jeep Wrangler as my first car because I really like the way Jeeps look. Also, during the summer I can take the top off. Jeeps are especially good on back roads which I enjoy driving on!

Safety features of the Jeep Wrangler

The safety rating of the Jeep Wrangler is 5 out of 5. Below are some of the important safety features this car has:

• Child Seat Lower Anchorage• Energy Management Feature• Airbag On-Off Switch• Trunk Release• Adjustable Upperbelt- Belt

Technology and EntertainmentFeatures of the Jeep Wrangler

• The Jeep Wrangler is a car equipped with lots of great technology and entertainment. Listed below are some of its features:• Media center 130 -inc: AM/FM stereo, CD/MP3 player• Audio input jack• (6) Infinity speakers w/subwoofer• SIRIUS satellite radio w/1-year subscription

These things are important to me because I really want a good sound system in my car. The Jeep automatically comes with a great system, and wouldn’t need much more added to it.

Specifications of the Jeep Wrangler

• The Jeep Wrangler has a 5 speed manual transmition, with a 3.6L V6 engine. The Wrangler has 181 HP and 260 lb-ft of torque. The Jeep gets 15 mpg.

City vs. Highway Miles Per Gallonof the Jeep Wrangler

• City MPG: 15• Highway MPG: 20

• Average price per gallon of gas: $3.60• Average miles per week I drive: 60 miles• Total weekly gas bill: about $14

Now let’s look at the Ford Mustang

• I like the mustang because of it’s looks. It’s a classic muscle car, with a lot of speed. I could put a nice sound system inside of it and it would be the perfect car.

Safety features of the Ford Mustang

• The safety rating of the Ford Mustang is a 5 out of 5. Below are some important safety features this car has:

• Anti-lock brakes• Security system• Side impact airbags• Stability control• Front impact airbags

Technology and EntertainmentFeatures of the Ford Mustang

• The Ford Mustang is a car equipped with lots of great technology and entertainment. Listed below are some of its features:

• 480W amplifier• 8 performance speakers• Voice recognition system• Navigation • LCD screen

These features in a car interest me, because I love listening to music and I want a good sound system in my car. The mustang might be a little more expensive but in the long run I will save money not have to put in a new sound system.

Specifications of the Ford Mustang

• The Ford Mustang has a 6 speed manual transmission. It has a 420 HP engine with a 5.0 liter V8 engine. The Mustang, clearly has a lot of horse power, hence the name Mustang.

City vs. Highway Miles Per Gallonof the Ford Mustang

• City MPG: 19• Highway MPG: 29

Average price per gallon of gas: $3.60Average miles per week I drive: 60Total weekly gas bill: about $10

Final Costs• 2001 Jeep Wrangler

2013 Ford Mustang

A 2001 Jeep Wrangler costs anywhere from $5,000 to $9,000

A new 2013 Mustang is about $23,000

Thank

you!