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Ford Transit Connect vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Ford Transit Connect vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $33,310 Ford Transit Connect XLT | ||||||
| Difference: $7,785 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $31,713 Ford Transit Connect XLT | ||||||
| Difference: $7,547 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Transit Connect | Transit Connect | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | XLT | Titanium | XLT | Limited | Sport | Platinum |
| Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $27,905 | $30,530 | $34,020 | $42,090 | $45,950 | $53,940 |
| Base Invoice | $26,649 | $29,156 | $32,489 | $40,196 | $43,883 | $51,512 |
| Premium Package | 2,325 | |||||
| Trailer Towing Package | 395 | 395 | ||||
| Blind spot warning system | 575 | 575 | ||||
| Ashtray and lighter (optional) | 25 | 25 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 |
| All-weather floor mats | 75 | 75 | 120 | 120 | 120 | 120 |
| Roof rack crossbars | 195 | 195 | 140 | 140 | 140 | 140 |
| Second-row buckets | 0 | 0 | 695 | 695 | 695 | 695 |
| Obstacle detection, front | 200 | |||||
| Remote start | 495 | 495 | ||||
| Package 202A | 4,100 | |||||
| Technology Feature Bundle | 935 | |||||
| Premium Package | 2,139 | |||||
| Trailer Towing Package | 364 | 364 | ||||
| Blind spot warning system | 529 | 529 | ||||
| Ashtray and lighter (optional) | 23 | 23 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 |
| All-weather floor mats | 69 | 69 | 114 | 114 | 114 | 114 |
| Roof rack crossbars | 180 | 180 | 133 | 133 | 133 | 133 |
| Second-row buckets | 0 | 0 | 660 | 660 | 660 | 660 |
| Obstacle detection, front | 184 | |||||
| Remote start | 456 | 456 | ||||
| Package 202A | 3,895 | |||||
| Technology Feature Bundle | 888 | |||||
| Options (change) | 4,285 | 1,760 | 6,080 | 1,045 | 1,045 | 1,045 |
| Options (change) | 3,944 | 1,621 | 5,776 | 993 | 993 | 993 |
| Destination | 1,120 | 1,120 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 |
| Total Price | $33,310 | $33,410 | $41,095 | $44,130 | $47,990 | $55,980 |
| Total Invoice | $31,713 | $31,897 | $39,260 | $42,184 | $45,871 | $53,500 |
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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: $5,615 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,474 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Transit Connect | Transit Connect | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | XLT | Titanium | XLT | Limited | Sport | Platinum |
| Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 169hp I4 | 169hp I4 | 290hp V6 | 280hp I4 | 365hp V6 | 365hp V6 |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 | T6 | T6 | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 6 | ?, 6 | ?, 7 | 390, 12 | 390, 12 | 500, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/55-16 | 215/55-16 | 245/60-18 | 255/50-20 | 255/50-20 | 255/50-20 |
| Total Price | $33,310 | $33,410 | $41,095 | $44,130 | $47,990 | $55,980 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | 0 | -2,170 | -4,585 | -6,010 | -12,925 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $33,310 | $33,410 | $38,925 | $39,545 | $41,980 | $43,055 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $100 | $0 | $620 | $3,055 | $4,130 |
| Total Invoice | $31,713 | $31,897 | $39,260 | $42,184 | $45,871 | $53,500 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | 0 | -2,073 | -4,383 | -5,745 | -12,352 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $31,713 | $31,897 | $37,187 | $37,801 | $40,126 | $41,148 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $184 | $0 | $614 | $2,939 | $3,961 |
Features Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Transit Connect | Transit Connect | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | XLT | Titanium | XLT | Limited | Sport | Platinum |
| Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 |
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | ||||
| Accessories | ||||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Active noise reduction | $0 | |||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | |||||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | |||||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote climate control | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | ||||
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | |||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $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 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | $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 | ||
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | |||||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | |||||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | |||||
| Temporary spare tire | $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 | ||||
| Overhead console storage compartments | $100 | |||||
| Trailering equipment (4 wire) | $125 | $125 | ||||
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Interior air filter | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | |||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | |||||
| Black grille (optional) | $0 | |||||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | |||||
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Tow hook(s), front | $40 | $40 | ||||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | $750 | $750 | $750 | ||
| Outside temperature display | $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 | ||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | ||||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $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 | $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 | |
| 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power release, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power-stowing third row seats | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |||
| Stowable third row seats | $600 | |||||
| Tailgating position, third row seats | $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 | ||
| 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 | $4,545 | $4,545 | $6,715 | $9,130 | $10,555 | $17,470 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $0 | $2,170 | $4,585 | $6,010 | $12,925 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | 0 | -2,073 | -4,383 | -5,745 | -12,352 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Transit Connect | Explorer |
| Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 120.6 in | 112.6 in |
| Length | 189.7 in | 198.3 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 78.9 in |
| Height | 72.0 in | 70.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,980 lb. | 4,458 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 18.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 46.9 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.7 in | 61.5 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 54.6 in | 57.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.3 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 45.1 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 58.5 in | 61.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 58.5 in | 56.8 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 37.6 in | 39.5 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 41.3 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 56.3 in | 50.8 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 47.0 in | 40.7 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 35.0 in | 33.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.8 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 58.9 ft3 | 43.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 104.2 ft3 | 81.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Transit Connect XLT
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Alloy wheels | 350 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Wheel locks | 25 | No |
| Overhead console storage compartments | 100 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Apple CarPlay support | 100 | Yes |
| Android Auto support | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2700 | 96% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 4% |
| Trailer Towing Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Trailering equipment (4 wire) | 125 | Yes |
| Trailer sway control | 25 | Yes |
| Class I trailer hitch | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 300 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Ford Transit Connect Titanium
| Trailer Towing Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Trailering equipment (4 wire) | 125 | Yes |
| Trailer sway control | 25 | Yes |
| Class I trailer hitch | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 300 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT
| Package 202A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power liftgate | 350 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Remote start | 150 | Yes |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | 25 | No |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Fog lights | 125 | Yes |
| Unbranded, 7 speakers | 350 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Remote climate control | 25 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Apple CarPlay support | 100 | Yes |
| Android Auto support | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2200 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 1350 | 38% |
| Technology Feature Bundle | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD player | 125 | Yes |
| MP3-compatible player | 50 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 850 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 3% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Second-row buckets | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row buckets | 500 | Yes |
| Power release, second row seats | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 91% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 9% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport
| Second-row buckets | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row buckets | 500 | Yes |
| Power release, second row seats | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 91% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 9% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Platinum
| Second-row buckets | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row buckets | 500 | Yes |
| Power release, second row seats | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 91% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 9% |
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