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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: $32,835

Ford Transit Connect Titanium   
Difference: $8,870

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520212021202120212021
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimXLTTitaniumXLTLimitedKing RanchSTPlatinum
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,710 $29,185 $35,075 $45,255 $52,600 $49,000 $52,730
Leather Package 1,550            
Navigation Package 1,165 840          
Trailer Towing Package 395 395          
Automatic headlights 125            
Automatic climate control, front 275            
Alloy wheels 495            
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 25 25 90 90 90 90 90
All-weather floor mats 75 75 120 120 120 120 120
Roof rails 135 135          
Roof rack crossbars 195 195 140 140   140 140
Obstacle detection, front 495 495          
Remote start 495 495          
Power-folding mirrors 180            
Package 202A     4,100        
Technology Feature Bundle     935        
Trailer Tow Package - Class III         570    
Leather Package 1,322            
Navigation Package 994 716          
Trailer Towing Package 337 337          
Automatic headlights 107            
Automatic climate control, front 234            
Alloy wheels 422            
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 21 21 86 86 86 86 86
All-weather floor mats 64 67 114 114 114 114 114
Roof rails 115 115          
Roof rack crossbars 166 166 133 133   133 133
Obstacle detection, front 422 422          
Remote start 422 422          
Power-folding mirrors 153            
Package 202A     3,895        
Technology Feature Bundle     888        
Trailer Tow Package - Class III         542    
Options (change) 5,605 2,655 5,385 350 780 350 350
Options (change) 4,779 2,266 5,116 333 742 333 333
Destination 995 995 1,245 1,245 1,245 1,245 1,245
Total Price $33,310 $32,835 $41,705 $46,850 $54,625 $50,595 $54,325

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Transit Connect Titanium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,011
Model Year2015201520212021202120212021
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimXLTTitaniumXLTLimitedKing RanchSTPlatinum
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine169hp I4169hp I4300hp I4300hp I4365hp V6400hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6A10A10T10T10T10
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 7390, 12390, 12390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16215/55-16255/65-18255/55-20255/55-20255/55-20275/45-21
Total Price$33,310$32,835$41,705$46,850$54,625$50,595$54,325
Adjustments for Features0-250-2,745-5,110-4,045-6,635-11,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,310$32,585$38,960$41,740$50,580$43,960$42,475
Cost Above Minimum$725$0$0$2,780$11,620$5,000$3,515

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Features Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2015201520212021202120212021
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimXLTTitaniumXLTLimitedKing RanchSTPlatinum
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100     
10-speed automatic  $1400$1400   
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1500$1500$1500
FWD$0$0     
RWD  $0$0$0 $0
AWD     $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100  $100
Active noise reduction      $0
Adaptive cruise control      $600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50$50$50$50
Power liftgate  $350$350$350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals      $125
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation   $15  $15
Semi-automated parking system      $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 $250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350  $350
Universal garage door opener   $100  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system      $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear      $100
Forward collision warning      $200
Full-size spare tire$225$225     
Hill descent control     $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts      $200
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based      $200
Lane departure warning      $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system      $0
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150$150$150
Terrain selector     $200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100     
Wide-view front camera   $150  $150
Cargo Management 
Class I trailer hitch$150$150     
Class III trailer hitch    $250$250$250
Roof rack$300$300$300$300 $300$300
Roof rails    $250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125     
Trailering equipment (7 wire)    $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175    $175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)     $0 
Black grille (optional)     $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250$250$250$250
Bodyside moldings$75$75     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25$25
Panoramic sunroof      $1200
Rear bumper protector  $40$40$40$40$40
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200$200$200
Tow hook(s), front     $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0$0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100$100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100$100$100
HD radio$50$50 $50$50$50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25     
SD Card slot$25$25     
Surround sound   $250$250$250$250
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50$50$50
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror      $75
Auto-dimming headlights      $200
Conversation mirror$25$25     
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting   $150  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250$250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750$750$750
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 $50  $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50$50 $50 
Steering-linked fog lights $50     
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10     
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 $50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300  $300
Door sill trim plates   $100   
Floor mats, second row (optional) $0     
Folding third row seats$600$600     
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200$200$200
Heated second row seats   $200  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates     $200$200
Leather door panel trim      $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$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, second row seats  $75$75$75$75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125     
Massage, driver seat      $100
Massage, passenger seat      $100
Memory system, driver seat   $200  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat      $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat      $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power-stowing third row seats   $1000$1000$1000$1000
Stowable third row seats  $600    
Tailgating position, third row seats   $50$50$50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather      $1000
Wood trim      $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel      $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels     $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)     $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,345$4,595$7,340$9,705$8,640$11,230$16,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$2,745$5,110$4,045$6,635$11,850
Value of Feature Adjustments0-232-419-172-147-207-344

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152021
ModelTransit ConnectExplorer
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase120.6 in119.1 in
Length189.7 in198.8 in
Width72.2 in78.9 in
Height72.0 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,980 lb.4,346 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.17.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom46.9 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in61.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in59.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom45.1 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.5 in61.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.5 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom41.3 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room47.0 in40.9 in
Row 3 Legroom35.0 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.8 ft318.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
58.9 ft347.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
104.2 ft387.8 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 radio50Yes
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0Yes
Compass0Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested117573%
Total Not Requested42527%
Trailer Towing Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Trailer sway control25Yes
Class I trailer hitch150Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested95093%
Total Not Requested757%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested200056%
Total Not Requested155044%
Technology Feature Bundle
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer King Ranch

Trailer Tow Package - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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