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Ford Transit Connect vs. Acura RL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Transit Connect vs. Acura RL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,430

Ford Transit Connect Titanium   
Difference: $21,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,021

Ford Transit Connect Titanium   
Difference: $18,728

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Model Year201620162012
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectRL
TrimXLTTitaniumBase
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,825 $29,300 $48,200
Base Invoice $25,618 $27,982 $44,098
Automatic headlights 125    
Leather Package 1,550    
Automatic climate control, front 275    
Navigation Package 1,165 840  
Alloy wheels 495    
Obstacle detection, rear 295 295  
Technology Package     4,150
Automatic headlights 115    
Leather Package 1,427    
Automatic climate control, front 254    
Navigation Package 1,072 772  
Alloy wheels 456    
Obstacle detection, rear 272 272  
Technology Package     3,756
Options (change) 3,905 1,135 4,150
Options (change) 3,596 1,044 3,756
Destination 995 995 895
Total Price $31,725 $31,430 $53,245
Total Invoice $30,209 $30,021 $48,749

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Transit Connect Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,028
Model Year201620162012
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectRL
TrimXLTTitaniumBase
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine169hp I4169hp I4300hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16215/55-16245/45-18
Total Price$31,725$31,430$53,245
Adjustments for Features0-300-4,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,725$31,130$48,890
Cost Above Minimum$595$0$0
Total Invoice$30,209$30,021$48,749
Adjustments for Features0-287-3,987
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,209$29,734$44,762
Cost Above Minimum$475$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Acura RL

Model Year201620162012
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectRL
TrimXLTTitaniumBase
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Curve control$50$50 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Outside temperature display  $50
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights $50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Floor mats, second row (optional) $0 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$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, 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-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,275$5,575$9,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$4,355
Value of Feature Adjustments0-287-3,987

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Acura RL

Model Year20162012
ModelTransit ConnectRL
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase120.6 in110.2 in
Length189.7 in195.8 in
Width72.2 in72.7 in
Height72.0 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,980 lb.4,100 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom46.9 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom45.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.5 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.5 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in36.3 in
Row 3 Headroom41.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room47.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom35.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.8 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
58.9 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
104.2 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Transit Connect XLT

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%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Compass0No
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested105066%
Total Not Requested55034%

Option Package Details
Ford Transit Connect Titanium

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested90088%
Total Not Requested12512%

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested117572%
Total Not Requested45028%

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