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

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Ford Explorer vs. Ford Transit Connect Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,065

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $1,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,981

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $1,011

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072007200720152015
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerTransit ConnectTransit Connect
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedXLTTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $25,370 $28,370 $31,115 $26,710 $29,185
Base Invoice $24,030 $26,790 $29,361 $24,907 $27,216
Rear HVAC unit 675 675 285    
Third-row seat 845 845 375    
Side curtain airbags 560        
Ironman Package 1,495        
Convenience Group 250        
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255   295 295
Electrically heated windshield 300 300 300 300 300
Satellite radio 195 195 195 195 195
Remote start 385 385 385 495 495
All-weather floor mats   55 55 75 75
Roof rack crossbars   115 115 195 195
Trailer Towing Package       395 395
Leather Package       1,550  
Automatic climate control, front       275  
Automatic headlights       125  
SYNC       325  
Roof rails       135 135
Alloy wheels       495  
Rear HVAC unit 574 574 243    
Third-row seat 718 718 319    
Side curtain airbags 476        
Ironman Package 1,271        
Convenience Group 213        
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217   252 252
Electrically heated windshield 255 255 255 256 256
Satellite radio 166 166 166 167 166
Remote start 326 326 326 422 422
All-weather floor mats   47 47 64 67
Roof rack crossbars   97 97 166 166
Trailer Towing Package       337 337
Leather Package       1,322  
Automatic climate control, front       234  
Automatic headlights       107  
SYNC       277  
Roof rails       115 115
Alloy wheels       422  
Options (change) 4,960 2,825 1,710 4,855 2,085
Options (change) 4,216 2,400 1,453 4,141 1,781
Destination 735 735 735 995 995
Total Price $31,065 $31,930 $33,560 $32,560 $32,265
Total Invoice $28,981 $29,925 $31,549 $30,043 $29,992

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Transit Connect

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Transit Connect Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $90
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $188
Model Year20072007200720152015
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerTransit ConnectTransit Connect
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedXLTTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine210hp V6210hp V6210hp V6169hp I4169hp I4
TransmissionA5A5A5T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4290, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18245/65-17235/65-18215/55-16215/55-16
Total Price$31,065$31,930$33,560$32,560$32,265
Adjustments for Features-1500-1,375-1,140-1,440
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,915$31,930$32,185$31,420$30,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,015$1,270$595$0
Total Invoice$28,981$29,925$31,549$30,043$29,992
Adjustments for Features-1400-1,293-1,052-1,339
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,841$29,925$30,256$28,991$28,653
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,084$1,415$338$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Transit Connect

Model Year20072007200720152015
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerTransit ConnectTransit Connect
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedXLTTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$25
Brake assist   $50$50
Curve control   $50$50
Rearview camera   $200$200
Safety key   $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500$500
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100
Trailer sway control   $25$25
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Class I trailer hitch   $150$150
Class II trailer hitch$200$200$200  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350    
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Running boards $350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325  
CD player$125$125 $125$125
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Voice control for audio system   $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0$0$0
Conversation mirror   $25$25
Heated mirrors$25 $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50  
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Spotter mirror(s)   $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights    $50
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75$75$75$75
Floor mats, second row (optional)    $0
Heated front seats$200 $200 $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  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350    
Polished alloy wheels  $350  
White-letter tires$0$0$0  
Total Value of Features$3,275$3,125$4,500$4,265$4,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$150$0$1,375$1,140$1,440
Value of Feature Adjustments-1400-1,293-1,052-1,339

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Transit Connect

Model Year20072015
ModelExplorerTransit Connect
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase113.7 in120.6 in
Length193.4 in189.7 in
Width73.7 in72.2 in
Height72.8 in72.0 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,980 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in46.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in45.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in58.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in58.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in37.6 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in41.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in56.3 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in47.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft319.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft358.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft3104.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested75077%
Total Not Requested22523%
Ironman Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Bodyside cladding350No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
White-letter tires0No
235/60R18 tires400No
Total Requested140064%
Total Not Requested80036%
Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested25083%
Total Not Requested5017%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested75077%
Total Not Requested22523%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested75077%
Total Not Requested22523%

Option Package Details
Ford Transit Connect XLT

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Automatic headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights125Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Total Requested27573%
Total Not Requested10027%
Electrically heated windshield
FeatureValueRequested?
Electrically heated windshield250Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested25094%
Total Not Requested156%
Alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested35093%
Total Not Requested257%
Trailer Towing Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Trailer sway control25No
Class I trailer hitch150Yes
Total Requested27592%
Total Not Requested258%
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%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Compass0Yes
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested575100%

Option Package Details
Ford Transit Connect Titanium

Electrically heated windshield
FeatureValueRequested?
Electrically heated windshield250Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested25094%
Total Not Requested156%
Trailer Towing Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Trailer sway control25No
Class I trailer hitch150Yes
Total Requested27592%
Total Not Requested258%

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