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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: $31,350

Ford Transit Connect XLT   
Difference: $20,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,908

Ford Transit Connect XLT   
Difference: $17,499

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182011
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectRL
TrimXLTTitaniumBase
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,905 $30,530 $47,200
Base Invoice $26,649 $29,156 $42,801
Premium Package 2,325    
Technology Package     4,150
Premium Package 2,139    
Technology Package     3,721
Options (change) 2,325 0 4,150
Options (change) 2,139 0 3,721
Destination 1,120 1,120 885
Total Price $31,350 $31,650 $52,235
Total Invoice $29,908 $30,276 $47,407

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Transit Connect XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,978
Model Year201820182011
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectRL
TrimXLTTitaniumBase
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine169hp I4169hp I4300hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16215/55-16245/45-18
Total Price$31,350$31,650$52,235
Adjustments for Features0-200-3,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,350$31,450$48,355
Cost Above Minimum$0$100$0
Total Invoice$29,908$30,276$47,407
Adjustments for Features0-191-3,521
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,908$30,085$43,886
Cost Above Minimum$0$177$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Acura RL

Model Year201820182011
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 console storage compartments$100  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
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 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
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 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for external devices$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$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$5,775$5,975$9,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$3,880
Value of Feature Adjustments0-191-3,521

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Acura RL

Model Year20182011
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 Weight3,979 lb.4,099 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

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 radio50No
App support0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested245087%
Total Not Requested37513%

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 information25No
Total Requested115071%
Total Not Requested47529%

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