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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: $32,875

Ford Transit Connect XLT   
Difference: $7,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,297

Ford Transit Connect XLT   
Difference: $5,617

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201520152015
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimXLTTitaniumXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,700 $30,325 $33,000 $38,200 $43,100
Base Invoice $26,454 $28,960 $30,773 $35,622 $40,191
Trailer Towing Package 395 395      
Premium Package 2,325        
Blind spot warning system 575 575 595 595 595
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75 75 75
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 25 25 90 90 90
Cargo tray 95   100 100 100
Roof rack crossbars 195 195 140 140 140
Second-row buckets 0 0 695 695 695
Remote start 495 495      
Trailer Tow Package     570 570 570
Navigation system     795   795
Package 202B     2,950    
Package 301A       2,600  
Trailer Towing Package 364 364      
Premium Package 2,139        
Blind spot warning system 529 529 519 519 519
All-weather floor mats 69 69 66 66 66
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 23 23 79 79 79
Cargo tray 88   87 87 87
Roof rack crossbars 180 180 122 122 122
Second-row buckets 0 0 607 607 607
Remote start 456 456      
Trailer Tow Package     497 497 497
Navigation system     694   694
Package 202B     2,575    
Package 301A       2,269  
Options (change) 4,180 1,760 6,010 4,865 3,060
Options (change) 3,848 1,621 5,246 4,246 2,671
Destination 995 995 895 895 895
Total Price $32,875 $33,080 $39,905 $43,960 $47,055
Total Invoice $31,297 $31,576 $36,914 $40,763 $43,757

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Transit Connect XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,479
Model Year20172017201520152015
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimXLTTitaniumXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine169hp I4169hp I4290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 9390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16215/55-16245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$32,875$33,080$39,905$43,960$47,055
Adjustments for Features0-110-1,230-4,295-4,020
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,875$32,970$38,675$39,665$43,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$95$0$990$4,360
Total Invoice$31,297$31,576$36,914$40,763$43,757
Adjustments for Features0-105-1,138-3,983-3,738
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,297$31,471$35,776$36,780$40,019
Cost Above Minimum$0$174$0$1,004$4,243

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Features Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172017201520152015
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimXLTTitaniumXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100 
Heated steering wheel   $100 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50$50
Power liftgate   $350 
Power-adjustable pedals   $125 
Proximity key   $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350 
Universal garage door opener   $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
Hill descent control    $250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200$200$200
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Terrain selector    $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100   
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40$40
Cargo tray$40 $40$40$40
Class I trailer hitch$150$150   
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250$250
Overhead console storage compartments$100    
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125   
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250$250
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100   
App support$0$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100   
HD radio$50$50 $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25$25
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Surround sound   $250$250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0   
Conversation mirror$25$25   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting   $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 $50 
Steering-linked fog lights $50   
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300 
Door sill trim plates   $100 
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0$0   
Folding third row seats$600$600   
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Heated second row seats   $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, third row seats$75$75   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$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$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power-stowing third row seats   $1000 
Stowable third row seats  $600 $600
Tailgating position, third row seats   $50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$3,935$4,045$5,165$8,230$7,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$110$1,230$4,295$4,020
Value of Feature Adjustments0-105-1,138-3,983-3,738

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172015
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.4,535 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

Trailer Towing Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Trailer sway control25Yes
Class I trailer hitch150Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Wheel locks25No
Overhead console storage compartments100No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
App support0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested250088%
Total Not Requested32512%

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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Package 202B
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Remote start150Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested207573%
Total Not Requested75027%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Total Requested67532%
Total Not Requested145068%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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