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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: $33,085

Ford Transit Connect XLT   
Difference: $9,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,506

Ford Transit Connect XLT   
Difference: $8,298

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220182018
ModelExplorerTransit ConnectTransit Connect
TrimLimitedXLTTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $37,855 $27,905 $30,530
Base Invoice $35,268 $26,649 $29,156
Blind spot warning system 595 575 575
Trailer Tow Package 570    
Roof rack crossbars 120 195 195
Second-row buckets 750 0 0
Package 301A 2,250    
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75
Trailer Towing Package   395 395
Premium Package   2,325  
Remote start   495 495
Blind spot warning system 506 529 529
Trailer Tow Package 484    
Roof rack crossbars 106 180 180
Second-row buckets 638 0 0
Package 301A 1,913    
All-weather floor mats 64 69 69
Trailer Towing Package   364 364
Premium Package   2,139  
Remote start   456 456
Options (change) 4,360 4,060 1,735
Options (change) 3,711 3,737 1,598
Destination 825 1,120 1,120
Total Price $43,040 $33,085 $33,385
Total Invoice $39,804 $31,506 $31,874

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Transit Connect

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Transit Connect XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,765
Model Year201220182018
ModelExplorerTransit ConnectTransit Connect
TrimLimitedXLTTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine290hp V6169hp I4169hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20215/55-16215/55-16
Total Price$43,040$33,085$33,385
Adjustments for Features-3,8200-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,220$33,085$33,235
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$150
Total Invoice$39,804$31,506$31,874
Adjustments for Features-3,5330-143
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,271$31,506$31,731
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$225

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Transit Connect

Model Year201220182018
ModelExplorerTransit ConnectTransit Connect
TrimLimitedXLTTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key$250  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Inflatable rear seat belts$200  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Class I trailer hitch $150$150
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Overhead console storage compartments $100 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Rear spoiler$200  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
SD Card slot$25  
Surround sound$250  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Conversation mirror $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Outside temperature display$50  
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Floor mats, second row (optional) $0$0
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated front seats$200 $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, third row seats $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$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  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power-stowing third row seats$1000  
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Total Value of Features$7,015$3,195$3,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,820$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,5330-143

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Transit Connect

Model Year20122018
ModelExplorerTransit Connect
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase112.6 in120.6 in
Length197.1 in189.7 in
Width78.9 in72.2 in
Height70.4 in72.0 in
Curb Weight4,558 lb.3,980 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in46.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in45.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in58.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in58.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in37.6 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in41.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in56.3 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in47.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft319.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft358.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft3104.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested67535%
Total Not Requested125065%

Option Package Details
Ford Transit Connect XLT

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Remote start
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote start150Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
Trailer Towing Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Trailer sway control25Yes
Class I trailer hitch150Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Wheel locks25No
Overhead console storage compartments100No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
App support0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested250088%
Total Not Requested32512%

Option Package Details
Ford Transit Connect Titanium

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Remote start
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote start150Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
Trailer Towing Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Trailer sway control25Yes
Class I trailer hitch150Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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