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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: $32,725

Ford Transit Connect Titanium   
Difference: $3,715

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,214

Ford Transit Connect Titanium   
Difference: $2,292

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620082008
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectExplorerExplorer
TrimXLTTitaniumEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,825 $29,300 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $25,618 $27,982 $27,273 $30,178
Trailer Towing Package 395 395    
Leather Package 1,550      
Automatic headlights 125      
Automatic climate control, front 275      
Navigation Package 1,165 840    
Alloy wheels 495      
Roof rails 135 135    
All-weather floor mats 75 75 55 55
Roof rack crossbars 195 195 115 115
Remote start 495 495 385 385
Obstacle detection, rear 295 295 295  
Second-row buckets 0 0    
Third-row seat     875 375
Rear HVAC unit     695 285
Navigation system     1,995 1,995
Luxury Package     1,290  
Audiophile Package     510  
Satellite radio     195 195
Quad Bucket Seating Group       795
Trailer Towing Package 364 364    
Leather Package 1,427      
Automatic headlights 115      
Automatic climate control, front 254      
Navigation Package 1,072 772    
Alloy wheels 456      
Roof rails 124 124    
All-weather floor mats 69 69 47 47
Roof rack crossbars 180 180 97 97
Remote start 456 456 326 326
Obstacle detection, rear 272 272 251  
Second-row buckets 0 0    
Third-row seat     744 319
Rear HVAC unit     591 243
Navigation system     1,696 1,696
Luxury Package     1,097  
Audiophile Package     433  
Satellite radio     166 166
Quad Bucket Seating Group       676
Options (change) 5,200 2,430 6,410 4,200
Options (change) 4,789 2,237 5,448 3,570
Destination 995 995 785 785
Total Price $33,020 $32,725 $36,440 $37,380
Total Invoice $31,402 $31,214 $33,506 $34,533

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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: $3,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,944
Model Year2016201620082008
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?, 6190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16215/55-16245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$33,020$32,725$36,440$37,380
Adjustments for Features0-300-690-1,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,020$32,425$35,750$36,190
Cost Above Minimum$595$0$0$440
Total Invoice$31,402$31,214$33,506$34,533
Adjustments for Features0-286-634-1,099
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,402$30,928$32,872$33,434
Cost Above Minimum$474$0$0$562

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Features Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2016201620082008
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
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
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
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Second-row high console   $250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
HD radio$50$50  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror$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$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$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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
White-letter tires  $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,675$3,975$4,365$4,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$690$1,190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-286-634-1,099

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162008
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%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Compass0Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested105066%
Total Not Requested55034%

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 radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested87585%
Total Not Requested15015%

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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
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%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested55043%
Total Not Requested72557%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
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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