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

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Ford Transit Connect vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,065

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $1,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,981

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $1,011

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015200720072007
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimXLTTitaniumXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,710 $29,185 $25,370 $28,370 $31,115
Base Invoice $24,907 $27,216 $24,030 $26,790 $29,361
Trailer Towing Package 395 395      
Leather Package 1,550        
Automatic headlights 125        
SYNC 325        
Automatic climate control, front 275        
Alloy wheels 495        
Roof rails 135 135      
All-weather floor mats 75 75   55 55
Roof rack crossbars 195 195   115 115
Satellite radio 195 195 195 195 195
Electrically heated windshield 300 300 300 300 300
Remote start 495 495 385 385 385
Obstacle detection, rear 295 295 255 255  
Convenience Group     250    
Third-row seat     845 845 375
Ironman Package     1,495    
Side curtain airbags     560    
Rear HVAC unit     675 675 285
Trailer Towing Package 337 337      
Leather Package 1,322        
Automatic headlights 107        
SYNC 277        
Automatic climate control, front 234        
Alloy wheels 422        
Roof rails 115 115      
All-weather floor mats 64 67   47 47
Roof rack crossbars 166 166   97 97
Satellite radio 167 166 166 166 166
Electrically heated windshield 256 256 255 255 255
Remote start 422 422 326 326 326
Obstacle detection, rear 252 252 217 217  
Convenience Group     213    
Third-row seat     718 718 319
Ironman Package     1,271    
Side curtain airbags     476    
Rear HVAC unit     574 574 243
Options (change) 4,855 2,085 4,960 2,825 1,710
Options (change) 4,141 1,781 4,216 2,400 1,453
Destination 995 995 735 735 735
Total Price $32,560 $32,265 $31,065 $31,930 $33,560
Total Invoice $30,043 $29,992 $28,981 $29,925 $31,549

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Transit Connect Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $90
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $188
Model Year20152015200720072007
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimXLTTitaniumXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine169hp I4169hp I4210hp V6210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT6T6A5A5A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 680, 480, 4290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16215/55-16235/60-18245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$32,560$32,265$31,065$31,930$33,560
Adjustments for Features-1,140-1,440-1500-1,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,420$30,825$30,915$31,930$32,185
Cost Above Minimum$595$0$0$1,015$1,270
Total Invoice$30,043$29,992$28,981$29,925$31,549
Adjustments for Features-1,052-1,339-1400-1,293
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,991$28,653$28,841$29,925$30,256
Cost Above Minimum$338$0$0$1,084$1,415

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Features Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152015200720072007
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimXLTTitaniumXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100   
5-speed automatic  $900$900$900
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50$50
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150$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$350$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$200$200
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15   
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350  
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Running boards   $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  $125
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100   
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Voice control for audio system$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 $0$0
Conversation mirror$25$25   
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Outside temperature display  $50$50$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 
Floor mats$75$75 $75$75
Floor mats, second row (optional) $0   
Heated front seats $200$200 $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, third row seats$75$75   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350  
Polished alloy wheels    $350
White-letter tires  $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$4,265$4,565$3,275$3,125$4,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,140$1,440$150$0$1,375
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,052-1,339-1400-1,293

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152007
ModelTransit ConnectExplorer
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase120.6 in113.7 in
Length189.7 in193.4 in
Width72.2 in73.7 in
Height72.0 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,980 lb.4,441 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 in38.7 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 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room56.3 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room47.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom35.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.8 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
58.9 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
104.2 ft383.7 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%
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%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Compass0Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested575100%

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 XLT

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested25083%
Total Not Requested5017%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested75077%
Total Not Requested22523%
Ironman Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Bodyside cladding350No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
White-letter tires0No
235/60R18 tires400No
Total Requested140064%
Total Not Requested80036%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested75077%
Total Not Requested22523%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested75077%
Total Not Requested22523%

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