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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: $32,875

Ford Transit Connect XLT   
Difference: $7,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,297

Ford Transit Connect XLT   
Difference: $5,617

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520172017
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerTransit ConnectTransit Connect
TrimXLTLimitedSportXLTTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $33,000 $38,200 $43,100 $27,700 $30,325
Base Invoice $30,773 $35,622 $40,191 $26,454 $28,960
Trailer Tow Package 570 570 570    
Package 202B 2,950        
Blind spot warning system 595 595 595 575 575
Navigation system 795   795    
Cargo tray 100 100 100 95  
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75 75 75
Second-row buckets 695 695 695 0 0
Roof rack crossbars 140 140 140 195 195
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 90 90 90 25 25
Package 301A   2,600      
Trailer Towing Package       395 395
Premium Package       2,325  
Remote start       495 495
Trailer Tow Package 497 497 497    
Package 202B 2,575        
Blind spot warning system 519 519 519 529 529
Navigation system 694   694    
Cargo tray 87 87 87 88  
All-weather floor mats 66 66 66 69 69
Second-row buckets 607 607 607 0 0
Roof rack crossbars 122 122 122 180 180
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 79 79 79 23 23
Package 301A   2,269      
Trailer Towing Package       364 364
Premium Package       2,139  
Remote start       456 456
Options (change) 6,010 4,865 3,060 4,180 1,760
Options (change) 5,246 4,246 2,671 3,848 1,621
Destination 895 895 895 995 995
Total Price $39,905 $43,960 $47,055 $32,875 $33,080
Total Invoice $36,914 $40,763 $43,757 $31,297 $31,576

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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: $5,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,479
Model Year20152015201520172017
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerTransit ConnectTransit Connect
TrimXLTLimitedSportXLTTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6169hp I4169hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9390, 12390, 12?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20215/55-16215/55-16
Total Price$39,905$43,960$47,055$32,875$33,080
Adjustments for Features-1,230-4,295-4,0200-110
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,675$39,665$43,035$32,875$32,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$990$4,360$0$95
Total Invoice$36,914$40,763$43,757$31,297$31,576
Adjustments for Features-1,138-3,983-3,7380-105
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,776$36,780$40,019$31,297$31,471
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,004$4,243$0$174

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Transit Connect

Model Year20152015201520172017
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerTransit ConnectTransit Connect
TrimXLTLimitedSportXLTTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
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   
Heated steering wheel $100   
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50  
Power liftgate $350   
Power-adjustable pedals $125   
Proximity key $250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350   
Universal garage door opener $100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire   $225$225
Hill descent control  $250  
Inflatable rear seat belts$200$200$200  
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  
Overhead console storage compartments   $100 
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 
Android Auto support   $100$100
App support   $0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
HD radio $50$50$50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25$25  
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
Surround sound $250$250  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0$0  
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 
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$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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 $50$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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100   
Power recliner, passenger seat $100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power-stowing third row seats $1000   
Stowable third row seats$600 $600  
Tailgating position, third row seats $50   
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$5,165$8,230$7,955$3,935$4,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,230$4,295$4,020$0$110
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,138-3,983-3,7380-105

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Transit Connect

Model Year20152017
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 Weight4,535 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 XLT

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Package 202B
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150Yes
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested207573%
Total Not Requested75027%

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?
Heated steering wheel100No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Total Requested67532%
Total Not Requested145068%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
Ford Transit Connect XLT

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
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
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
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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