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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: $33,085

Ford Transit Connect XLT   
Difference: $9,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,506

Ford Transit Connect XLT   
Difference: $8,298

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182012
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectExplorer
TrimXLTTitaniumLimited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $27,905 $30,530 $37,855
Base Invoice $26,649 $29,156 $35,268
Trailer Towing Package 395 395  
Premium Package 2,325    
Blind spot warning system 575 575 595
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75
Roof rack crossbars 195 195 120
Remote start 495 495  
Second-row buckets 0 0 750
Trailer Tow Package     570
Package 301A     2,250
Trailer Towing Package 364 364  
Premium Package 2,139    
Blind spot warning system 529 529 506
All-weather floor mats 69 69 64
Roof rack crossbars 180 180 106
Remote start 456 456  
Second-row buckets 0 0 638
Trailer Tow Package     484
Package 301A     1,913
Options (change) 4,060 1,735 4,360
Options (change) 3,737 1,598 3,711
Destination 1,120 1,120 825
Total Price $33,085 $33,385 $43,040
Total Invoice $31,506 $31,874 $39,804

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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: $6,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,765
Model Year201820182012
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectExplorer
TrimXLTTitaniumLimited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine169hp I4169hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16215/55-16255/50-20
Total Price$33,085$33,385$43,040
Adjustments for Features0-150-3,820
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,085$33,235$39,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$150$0
Total Invoice$31,506$31,874$39,804
Adjustments for Features0-143-3,533
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,506$31,731$36,271
Cost Above Minimum$0$225$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201820182012
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectExplorer
TrimXLTTitaniumLimited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key  $250
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Temporary spare tire  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Class I trailer hitch$150$150 
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Overhead console storage compartments$100  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Rear spoiler  $200
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information  $25
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Outside temperature display  $50
Steering-linked fog lights $50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $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
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
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
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Total Value of Features$3,195$3,345$7,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$3,820
Value of Feature Adjustments0-143-3,533

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182012
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.4,558 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
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
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 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?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested67535%
Total Not Requested125065%

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