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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: $31,610

Ford Transit Connect XLT   
Difference: $4,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,104

Ford Transit Connect XLT   
Difference: $2,879

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620062006
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectExplorerExplorer
TrimXLTTitaniumEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,825 $29,300 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $25,618 $27,982 $27,518 $29,578
Trailer Towing Package 395 395    
Leather Package 1,550      
Automatic headlights 125      
SYNC 325      
Automatic climate control, front 275      
Roof rails 135 135    
Roof rack crossbars 195 195 60 60
Obstacle detection, rear 295 295 255 255
Alloy wheels 495      
Second-row buckets 0 0    
Navigation Package   840    
Side curtain airbags     560 560
Third-row seat     845 845
Rear HVAC unit     650 650
Quad Bucket Seating Group     795 795
Navigation system     1,995 1,995
Audiophile Package     510  
Trailer Towing Package 364 364    
Leather Package 1,427      
Automatic headlights 115      
SYNC 299      
Automatic climate control, front 254      
Roof rails 124 124    
Roof rack crossbars 180 180 51 51
Obstacle detection, rear 272 272 217 217
Alloy wheels 456      
Second-row buckets 0 0    
Navigation Package   772    
Side curtain airbags     476 476
Third-row seat     718 718
Rear HVAC unit     553 553
Quad Bucket Seating Group     676 676
Navigation system     1,696 1,696
Audiophile Package     433  
Options (change) 3,790 1,860 5,670 5,160
Options (change) 3,491 1,712 4,820 4,387
Destination 995 995 645 645
Total Price $31,610 $32,155 $36,515 $38,320
Total Invoice $30,104 $30,689 $32,983 $34,610

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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: $5,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,559
Model Year2016201620062006
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectExplorerExplorer
TrimXLTTitaniumEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine169hp I4169hp I4210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT6T6A5A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16215/55-16245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$31,610$32,155$36,515$38,320
Adjustments for Features-50-1,3250-1,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,560$30,830$36,515$37,145
Cost Above Minimum$730$0$0$630
Total Invoice$30,104$30,689$32,983$34,610
Adjustments for Features-48-1,2650-1,061
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,056$29,424$32,983$33,549
Cost Above Minimum$632$0$0$566

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Features Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2016201620062006
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectExplorerExplorer
TrimXLTTitaniumEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
5-speed automatic  $900$900
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $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
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
Second-row high console  $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 $125
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 $125
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
HD radio $50  
Navigation system $600$600$600
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25  
Satellite radio $200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Traffic + travel information $25  
Voice control for audio system$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio $100  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror$25$25  
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Outside temperature display  $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, second row (optional) $0  
Heated front seats $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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires  $0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
White-letter tires  $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,150$5,425$4,100$5,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$50$1,325$0$1,175
Value of Feature Adjustments-48-1,2650-1,061

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162006
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 height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Compass0Yes
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
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%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60059%
Total Not Requested42541%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

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%
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%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Second-row high console250No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested55063%
Total Not Requested32537%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

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%
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%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Second-row high console250No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested55063%
Total Not Requested32537%

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