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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: $32,610

Ford Transit Connect Titanium   
Difference: $4,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,286

Ford Transit Connect Titanium   
Difference: $3,962

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Model Year2015201520112011
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectExplorerExplorer
TrimXLTTitaniumXLTLimited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,710 $29,185 $31,520 $37,535
Base Invoice $24,907 $27,216 $29,479 $34,952
Leather Package 1,550      
Trailer Towing Package 395 395    
Navigation Package 1,165 840    
Automatic headlights 125      
Automatic climate control, front 275      
Roof rails 135 135    
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75 75
Roof rack crossbars 195 195 120 120
Alloy wheels 495      
Obstacle detection, rear 295 295    
Remote start 495 495    
Power-folding mirrors 180      
Package 202A     3,075  
Navigation system     795 795
Trailer Tow Package     570 570
Leather Package 1,322      
Trailer Towing Package 337 337    
Navigation Package 994 716    
Automatic headlights 107      
Automatic climate control, front 234      
Roof rails 115 115    
All-weather floor mats 64 67 64 64
Roof rack crossbars 166 166 106 106
Alloy wheels 422      
Obstacle detection, rear 252 252    
Remote start 422 422    
Power-folding mirrors 153      
Package 202A     2,614  
Navigation system     676 676
Trailer Tow Package     484 484
Options (change) 5,380 2,430 4,635 1,560
Options (change) 4,588 2,075 3,944 1,330
Destination 995 995 825 825
Total Price $33,085 $32,610 $36,980 $39,920
Total Invoice $30,490 $30,286 $34,248 $37,107

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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: $3,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,263
Model Year2015201520112011
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectExplorerExplorer
TrimXLTTitaniumXLTLimited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine169hp I4169hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16215/55-16245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$33,085$32,610$36,980$39,920
Adjustments for Features0-250-1,005-2,570
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,085$32,360$35,975$37,350
Cost Above Minimum$725$0$0$1,375
Total Invoice$30,490$30,286$34,248$37,107
Adjustments for Features0-232-931-2,389
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,490$30,054$33,317$34,718
Cost Above Minimum$436$0$0$1,401

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Features Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2015201520112011
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectExplorerExplorer
TrimXLTTitaniumXLTLimited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Proximity key   $250
Remote start$150$150 $150
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40
Class I trailer hitch$150$150  
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
HD radio$50$50 $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound   $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0  
Conversation mirror$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 $50
Steering-linked fog lights $50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Floor mats, second row (optional) $0  
Folding third row seats$600$600  
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
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125  
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Stowable third row seats  $600$600
Total Value of Features$3,120$3,370$4,125$5,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$1,005$2,570
Value of Feature Adjustments0-232-931-2,389

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152011
ModelTransit ConnectExplorer
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase120.6 in112.6 in
Length189.7 in197.1 in
Width72.2 in78.9 in
Height72.0 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,980 lb.4,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom46.9 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom45.1 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.5 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.5 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom41.3 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room56.3 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room47.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom35.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.8 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
58.9 ft343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
104.2 ft380.7 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%
Trailer Towing Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Trailer sway control25Yes
Class I trailer hitch150Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0Yes
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Compass0No
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation, turn-by-turn25Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Total Requested120075%
Total Not Requested40025%

Option Package Details
Ford Transit Connect Titanium

Trailer Towing Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Trailer sway control25Yes
Class I trailer hitch150Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0Yes
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation, turn-by-turn25Yes
Total Requested100098%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
SD Card slot25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation, turn-by-turn25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested225070%
Total Not Requested97530%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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