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Ford Transit Connect vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Transit Connect vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,510

Ford Transit Connect XLT   
Difference: $940

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,763

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $214

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182008
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectExplorer Sport Trac
TrimXLTTitaniumLimited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUT
Base Price $27,905 $30,530 $27,490
Base Invoice $26,649 $29,156 $25,606
Trailer Towing Package 395 395  
Premium Package 2,325    
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75
Roof rack crossbars 195 195 115
Remote start 495 495 385
Navigation system     1,995
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers     510
Electronics Package     545
Leather seating surfaces     995
Floor mats     65
Satellite radio     195
Obstacle detection, rear     295
Trailer Towing Package 364 364  
Premium Package 2,139    
All-weather floor mats 69 69 47
Roof rack crossbars 180 180 97
Remote start 456 456 326
Navigation system     1,696
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers     433
Electronics Package     463
Leather seating surfaces     846
Floor mats     47
Satellite radio     166
Obstacle detection, rear     251
Options (change) 3,485 1,160 5,175
Options (change) 3,208 1,069 4,372
Destination 1,120 1,120 785
Total Price $32,510 $32,810 $33,450
Total Invoice $30,977 $31,345 $30,763

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Transit Connect XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,382
Model Year201820182008
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectExplorer Sport Trac
TrimXLTTitaniumLimited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUT
Engine169hp I4169hp I4210hp V6
TransmissionT6T6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16215/55-16235/65-18
Total Price$32,510$32,810$33,450
Adjustments for Features-1,675-1,8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,835$30,935$33,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$100$0
Total Invoice$30,977$31,345$30,763
Adjustments for Features-1,596-1,7910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,381$29,554$30,763
Cost Above Minimum$0$173$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year201820182008
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectExplorer Sport Trac
TrimXLTTitaniumLimited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed automatic  $900
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power sliding rear window  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Brake assist$50$50 
Curve control$50$50 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Class I trailer hitch$150$150 
Class II trailer hitch  $200
Overhead console storage compartments$100  
Storage compartment(s) in bed  $100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear defrost$200$200 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Tubular side steps  $350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
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 
HD radio$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Outside temperature display  $50
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights $50 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
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 recliner, third row seats$125$125 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires  $0
Total Value of Features$5,500$5,700$3,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,675$1,875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,596-1,7910

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year20182008
ModelTransit ConnectExplorer Sport Trac
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUT
Wheelbase120.6 in130.5 in
Length189.7 in210.2 in
Width72.2 in73.7 in
Height72.0 in72.5 in
Curb Weight3,980 lb.4,517 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom46.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom45.1 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.5 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.5 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in36.9 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 ft30.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
58.9 ft30.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
104.2 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Transit Connect XLT

Trailer Towing Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Trailer sway control25No
Class I trailer hitch150Yes
Total Requested27592%
Total Not Requested258%
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
Ford Transit Connect Titanium

Trailer Towing Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Trailer sway control25No
Class I trailer hitch150Yes
Total Requested27592%
Total Not Requested258%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested125096%
Total Not Requested504%

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