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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: $32,610

Ford Transit Connect Titanium   
Difference: $5,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,286

Ford Transit Connect Titanium   
Difference: $4,549

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920152015
ModelExplorerExplorerTransit ConnectTransit Connect
TrimEddie BauerLimitedXLTTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $26,710 $29,185
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $24,907 $27,216
Third-row seat 875      
Rear HVAC unit 695      
Convenience Package 995      
Navigation system 2,505 1,995    
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75 75
Remote start 385 385 495 495
Trailer Towing Package     395 395
Navigation Package     1,165 840
Leather Package     1,550  
Automatic climate control, front     275  
Automatic headlights     125  
Roof rails     135 135
Roof rack crossbars     195 195
Obstacle detection, rear     295 295
Alloy wheels     495  
Third-row seat 744      
Rear HVAC unit 591      
Convenience Package 846      
Navigation system 2,129 1,696    
All-weather floor mats 64 64 64 67
Remote start 327 327 422 422
Trailer Towing Package     337 337
Navigation Package     994 716
Leather Package     1,322  
Automatic climate control, front     234  
Automatic headlights     107  
Roof rails     115 115
Roof rack crossbars     166 166
Obstacle detection, rear     252 252
Alloy wheels     422  
Options (change) 5,530 2,455 5,200 2,430
Options (change) 4,701 2,087 4,435 2,075
Destination 815 815 995 995
Total Price $37,960 $38,820 $32,905 $32,610
Total Invoice $34,835 $35,803 $30,337 $30,286

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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: $5,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,296
Model Year2009200920152015
ModelExplorerExplorerTransit ConnectTransit Connect
TrimEddie BauerLimitedXLTTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine210hp V6210hp V6169hp I4169hp I4
TransmissionA5A5T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18215/55-16215/55-16
Total Price$37,960$38,820$32,905$32,610
Adjustments for Features-580-1,2300-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,380$37,590$32,905$32,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$210$595$0
Total Invoice$34,835$35,803$30,337$30,286
Adjustments for Features-532-1,1340-279
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,303$34,669$30,337$30,007
Cost Above Minimum$0$366$330$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Transit Connect

Model Year2009200920152015
ModelExplorerExplorerTransit ConnectTransit Connect
TrimEddie BauerLimitedXLTTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50
Curve control  $50$50
Rearview camera  $200$200
Safety key  $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Class I trailer hitch  $150$150
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Running boards$350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio  $50$50
Media drive$15$15  
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
SD Card slot  $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Outside temperature display$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, second row (optional)   $0
Folding third row seats$600 $600$600
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  
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125$125
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power-folding third row seats $1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600  
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$4,655$5,305$4,075$4,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$580$1,230$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments-532-1,1340-279

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Transit Connect

Model Year20092015
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 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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested60045%
Total Not Requested72555%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70066%
Total Not Requested36534%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%

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%
Alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested35093%
Total Not Requested257%
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 radio50No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Compass0Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Total Requested110069%
Total Not Requested50031%
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%

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 radio50No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested90088%
Total Not Requested12512%

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