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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: $33,405

Ford Transit Connect XLT   
Difference: $6,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,801

Ford Transit Connect XLT   
Difference: $6,668

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620182018
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerTransit ConnectTransit Connect
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumXLTTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $33,400 $41,300 $43,500 $52,970 $27,905 $30,530
Base Invoice $31,897 $39,442 $41,543 $50,587 $26,649 $29,156
Cold Weather Package 150          
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg. 650 650 650      
Package 202A 3,225          
Navigation system 795   795      
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 90 90 90 90 25 25
Roof rack crossbars 140 140 140 140 195 195
Second-row buckets 695 695 695 695 0 0
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75 75 75 75
Cargo tray 100 100 100 100 95  
Power liftgate     550      
Trailer Towing Package         395 395
Premium Package         2,325  
Blind spot warning system         575 575
Obstacle detection, front         200  
Remote start         495 495
Cold Weather Package 144          
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg. 619 619 619      
Package 202A 3,064          
Navigation system 755   755      
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 86 86 86 86 23 23
Roof rack crossbars 133 133 133 133 180 180
Second-row buckets 660 660 660 660 0 0
All-weather floor mats 71 71 71 71 69 69
Cargo tray 95 95 95 95 88  
Power liftgate     524      
Trailer Towing Package         364 364
Premium Package         2,139  
Blind spot warning system         529 529
Obstacle detection, front         184  
Remote start         456 456
Options (change) 5,920 1,750 3,095 1,100 4,380 1,760
Options (change) 5,627 1,664 2,943 1,045 4,032 1,621
Destination 945 945 945 945 1,120 1,120
Total Price $40,265 $43,995 $47,540 $55,015 $33,405 $33,410
Total Invoice $38,469 $42,051 $45,431 $52,577 $31,801 $31,897

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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: $4,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,609
Model Year201620162016201620182018
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerTransit ConnectTransit Connect
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumXLTTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6365hp V6169hp I4169hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9390, 12390, 12500, 12?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20215/55-16215/55-16
Total Price$40,265$43,995$47,540$55,015$33,405$33,410
Adjustments for Features-2,195-5,110-6,225-12,700-400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,070$38,885$41,315$42,315$33,365$33,410
Cost Above Minimum$0$815$3,245$4,245$0$45
Total Invoice$38,469$42,051$45,431$52,577$31,801$31,897
Adjustments for Features-2,097-4,884-5,949-12,137-380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,372$37,167$39,482$40,440$31,763$31,897
Cost Above Minimum$0$795$3,110$4,068$0$134

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Transit Connect

Model Year201620162016201620182018
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerTransit ConnectTransit Connect
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumXLTTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0  $0$0
AWD  $1700$1700  
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 $100  
Active noise reduction   $0  
Adaptive cruise control   $600  
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100  
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50$50  
Power liftgate $350$350$350  
Power-adjustable pedals $125 $125  
Proximity key$250$250$250$250  
Semi-automated parking system   $500  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250 $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 $350  
Universal garage door opener $100 $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Forward collision warning   $200  
Full-size spare tire    $225$225
Hill descent control  $250$250  
Inflatable rear seat belts$200$200$200$200  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200  
Lane departure warning   $200  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150  
Terrain selector  $200$200  
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100$100
Wide-view front camera $150 $150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40$40  
Cargo tray$40$40$40$40$40 
Class I trailer hitch    $150$150
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250  
Overhead console storage compartments    $100 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)    $125$125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75   
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0   
Black grille (optional)  $0   
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250  
Bodyside moldings    $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25  
Panoramic sunroof   $1200  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200  
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support    $100$100
App support    $0$0
Apple CarPlay support    $100$100
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25$25$25  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound $250$250$250  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights   $200  
Conversation mirror    $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150 $150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50  
Power-folding mirrors $50 $50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s)    $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights     $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver    $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $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 $200
Heated second row seats $200 $200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200  
Leather door panel trim   $250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150$150
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$75$75$75  
Manual recliner, third row seats    $125$125
Massage, driver seat   $100  
Massage, passenger seat   $100  
Memory system, driver seat $200 $200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power release, second row seats $50$50$50  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000$1000  
Stowable third row seats$600     
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50$50  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000  
Wood trim   $300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  $350$350
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350  
Performance steering system (optional)  $0   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$6,640$9,555$10,670$17,145$4,485$4,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,195$5,110$6,225$12,700$40$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,097-4,884-5,949-12,137-380

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Transit Connect

Model Year20162018
ModelExplorerTransit Connect
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase112.6 in120.6 in
Length198.3 in189.7 in
Width78.9 in72.2 in
Height70.0 in72.0 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.3,980 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in46.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in45.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in58.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in58.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft319.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft358.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft3104.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested30052%
Total Not Requested27548%
Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested187569%
Total Not Requested85031%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested30052%
Total Not Requested27548%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested30052%
Total Not Requested27548%

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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