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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: $32,510

Ford Transit Connect XLT   
Difference: $5,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,977

Ford Transit Connect XLT   
Difference: $3,858

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820092009
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectExplorerExplorer
TrimXLTTitaniumEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,905 $30,530 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $26,649 $29,156 $29,319 $32,901
Trailer Towing Package 395 395    
Premium Package 2,325      
Roof rack crossbars 195 195    
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75 75
Remote start 495 495 385 385
Second-row buckets 0 0    
Third-row seat     875  
Convenience Package     995  
Rear HVAC unit     695  
Navigation system     2,505 1,995
Quad Bucket Seating Group       795
Trailer Towing Package 364 364    
Premium Package 2,139      
Roof rack crossbars 180 180    
All-weather floor mats 69 69 64 64
Remote start 456 456 327 327
Second-row buckets 0 0    
Third-row seat     744  
Convenience Package     846  
Rear HVAC unit     591  
Navigation system     2,129 1,696
Quad Bucket Seating Group       676
Options (change) 3,485 1,160 5,530 3,250
Options (change) 3,208 1,069 4,701 2,763
Destination 1,120 1,120 815 815
Total Price $32,510 $32,810 $37,960 $39,615
Total Invoice $30,977 $31,345 $34,835 $36,479

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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: $5,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,532
Model Year2018201820092009
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$32,510$32,810$37,960$39,615
Adjustments for Features0-200-355-1,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,510$32,610$37,605$38,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$100$0$755
Total Invoice$30,977$31,345$34,835$36,479
Adjustments for Features0-191-326-1,156
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,977$31,154$34,509$35,323
Cost Above Minimum$0$177$0$814

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Features Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2018201820092009
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 
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  
Cargo Management 
Class I trailer hitch$150$150  
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Overhead console storage compartments$100   
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 
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio$50$50  
Media drive  $15$15
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
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$0  
Folding third row seats$600$600$600 
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
Power-folding third row seats   $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
White-letter tires  $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,325$4,525$4,680$5,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$355$1,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-191-326-1,156

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182009
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 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 radio50No
App support0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested245087%
Total Not Requested37513%

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 Eddie Bauer

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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested60045%
Total Not Requested72555%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested39037%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67594%
Total Not Requested406%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

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