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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: $33,405

Ford Transit Connect XLT   
Difference: $6,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,801

Ford Transit Connect XLT   
Difference: $6,524

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182016201620162016
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimXLTTitaniumXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,905 $30,530 $33,400 $41,300 $43,500 $52,970
Base Invoice $26,649 $29,156 $31,897 $39,442 $41,543 $50,587
Trailer Towing Package 395 395        
Premium Package 2,325          
Blind spot warning system 575 575        
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75 75 75 75
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 25 25 90 90 90 90
Cargo tray 95   100 100 100 100
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        
Navigation system     795   795  
Package 202A     3,225      
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.     650 650 650  
Power liftgate         550  
Trailer Towing Package 364 364        
Premium Package 2,139          
Blind spot warning system 529 529        
All-weather floor mats 69 69 71 71 71 71
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 23 23 86 86 86 86
Cargo tray 88   95 95 95 95
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        
Navigation system     755   755  
Package 202A     3,064      
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.     619 619 619  
Power liftgate         524  
Options (change) 4,380 1,760 5,770 1,750 3,095 1,100
Options (change) 4,032 1,621 5,483 1,664 2,943 1,045
Destination 1,120 1,120 945 945 945 945
Total Price $33,405 $33,410 $40,115 $43,995 $47,540 $55,015
Total Invoice $31,801 $31,897 $38,325 $42,051 $45,431 $52,577

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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: $4,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,560
Model Year201820182016201620162016
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimXLTTitaniumXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine169hp I4169hp I4290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 9390, 12390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16215/55-16245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$33,405$33,410$40,115$43,995$47,540$55,015
Adjustments for Features-400-2,095-5,110-6,225-12,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,365$33,410$38,020$38,885$41,315$42,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$45$0$865$3,295$4,295
Total Invoice$31,801$31,897$38,325$42,051$45,431$52,577
Adjustments for Features-380-2,002-4,884-5,949-12,137
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,763$31,897$36,323$37,167$39,482$40,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$134$0$844$3,159$4,117

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Features Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201820182016201620162016
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimXLTTitaniumXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr 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
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50$50$50
Power liftgate   $350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals   $125 $125
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250
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 
Forward collision warning     $200
Full-size spare tire$225$225    
Hill descent control    $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200$200$200$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 
Cargo net   $40$40$40
Cargo tray$40 $40$40$40$40
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 spoiler  $200$200$200$200
Tow hook(s), front    $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100    
App support$0$0    
Apple CarPlay support$100$100    
HD radio$50$50 $50$50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25$25$25
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
Surround sound   $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$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    
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$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,485$4,445$6,540$9,555$10,670$17,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$40$0$2,095$5,110$6,225$12,700
Value of Feature Adjustments-380-2,002-4,884-5,949-12,137

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182016
ModelTransit ConnectExplorer
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase120.6 in112.6 in
Length189.7 in198.3 in
Width72.2 in78.9 in
Height72.0 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,980 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom46.9 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom45.1 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.5 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.5 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.8 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
58.9 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
104.2 ft381.7 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
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
App support0No
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
A/V input jacks25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested187569%
Total Not Requested85031%
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested30052%
Total Not Requested27548%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested30052%
Total Not Requested27548%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Power liftgate
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested30052%
Total Not Requested27548%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Platinum

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

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