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Ford Transit Connect vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Transit Connect vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,300

Ford Transit Connect Titanium   
Difference: $5,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,005

Ford Transit Connect Titanium   
Difference: $5,313

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201420142014
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimXLTTitaniumXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,525 $29,000 $32,900 $38,100 $41,675
Base Invoice $24,735 $27,043 $30,679 $35,528 $38,862
Leather Package 1,550        
Trailer Towing Package 395 395      
Navigation Package 1,165 840      
Automatic headlights 125        
Automatic climate control, front 275        
Roof rails 135 135      
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75 75 75
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 25 25 100 100 100
Cargo tray 95   115 115 115
Roof rack crossbars 195 195 135 135 135
Alloy wheels 495        
Obstacle detection, rear 295 295      
Remote start 345 345      
Power-folding mirrors 180        
Package 202A     2,500    
Navigation system     795 795 795
Trailer Tow Package     570 570 570
Leather Package 1,322        
Trailer Towing Package 337 337      
Navigation Package 994 716      
Automatic headlights 107        
Automatic climate control, front 234        
Roof rails 115 115      
All-weather floor mats 64 67 66 66 66
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 21 21 89 89 89
Cargo tray 81   99 99 99
Roof rack crossbars 166 166 118 118 118
Alloy wheels 422        
Obstacle detection, rear 252 252      
Remote start 293 293      
Power-folding mirrors 153        
Package 202A     2,181    
Navigation system     694 694 694
Trailer Tow Package     497 497 497
Options (change) 5,350 2,305 4,290 1,790 1,790
Options (change) 4,561 1,967 3,744 1,563 1,563
Destination 995 995 895 895 895
Total Price $32,870 $32,300 $38,085 $40,785 $44,360
Total Invoice $30,291 $30,005 $35,318 $37,986 $41,320

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Transit Connect Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,483
Model Year20142014201420142014
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimXLTTitaniumXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine169hp I4169hp I4290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 9390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16215/55-16245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$32,870$32,300$38,085$40,785$44,360
Adjustments for Features0-210-1,105-2,870-3,895
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,870$32,090$36,980$37,915$40,465
Cost Above Minimum$780$0$0$935$3,485
Total Invoice$30,291$30,005$35,318$37,986$41,320
Adjustments for Features0-195-1,025-2,673-3,628
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,291$29,810$34,293$35,313$37,692
Cost Above Minimum$481$0$0$1,020$3,399

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Features Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142014201420142014
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimXLTTitaniumXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals   $125 
Proximity key   $250 
Remote start$150$150 $150 
Universal garage door opener   $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
Hill descent control    $250
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Terrain selector    $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100   
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40$40
Cargo tray$40 $40$40$40
Class I trailer hitch$150$150   
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125   
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250$250
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75
Infotainment 
HD radio$50$50 $50$50
Surround sound   $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0   
Conversation mirror$25$25   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting   $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 $50 
Steering-linked fog lights $50   
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates   $100 
Floor mats, second row (optional) $0   
Folding third row seats$600$600   
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Heated second row seats   $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, third row seats$75$75   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125   
Memory system, driver seat   $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Stowable third row seats  $600$600$600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$3,485$3,695$4,590$6,355$7,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$210$1,105$2,870$3,895
Value of Feature Adjustments0-195-1,025-2,673-3,628

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142014
ModelTransit ConnectExplorer
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase120.6 in112.6 in
Length189.7 in197.1 in
Width72.2 in78.9 in
Height72.0 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,980 lb.4,535 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom46.9 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom45.1 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.5 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.5 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom41.3 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room56.3 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room47.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom35.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.8 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
58.9 ft343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
104.2 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Transit Connect XLT

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Trailer Towing Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Trailer sway control25Yes
Class I trailer hitch150Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Compass0No
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation, turn-by-turn25Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested122577%
Total Not Requested37523%

Option Package Details
Ford Transit Connect Titanium

Trailer Towing Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Trailer sway control25Yes
Class I trailer hitch150Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation, turn-by-turn25Yes
Total Requested100098%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
SD Card slot25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation, turn-by-turn25Yes
Total Requested200075%
Total Not Requested67525%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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