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Used 2022 Ford Transit Connect Cargo Van Minivan Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2022 Ford Transit Connect Cargo is available in XL and XLT trim levels. Two four-cylinder gas engines are available: a standard 2.0-liter (162 horsepower, 144 lb-ft) or an optional 2.5-liter (169 hp, 171 lb-ft) that comes bundled with a compressed natural gas (CNG) Engine Prep package. 

XL
Highlights from the Transit Connect Cargo XL's standard equipment list include:

  • 16-inch steel wheels with wheel covers
  • Black bumpers, grille and body trim
  • Automatic on/off headlights
  • Manually adjustable mirrors
  • Power windows
  • Power door locks with remote keyless entry
  • Vinyl flooring and seats
  • Height-adjustable driver's seat
  • Air conditioning
  • Bluetooth audio and one USB port
  • FordPass Connect access to subscription services
  • Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)

XLT
Upgrading to the Transit Connect Cargo XLT adds:

  • Body-colored bumpers and exterior trim
  • Automatic high-beam headlights
  • Power-adjustable and heated outside mirrors
  • Carpeted flooring
  • Cloth seats
  • Dual front map lights
  • Sync 3 infotainment system with a 6.5-inch touchscreen display
  • MyKey programmable features
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration
  • Satellite radio
  • Two USB ports
  • Wireless smartphone charging
  • Cruise control
  • Blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert (warns you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse)
  • Lane departure mitigation (warns you of a lane departure when a turn signal isn't used and can automatically steer to maintain lane position)

Several of the XLT's features are optionally available for the XL. Additionally, you can upgrade the Transit Connect Cargo with:

  • Trailer Tow package
    • Trailer tow hitch
    • Trailer sway control
    • Four-pin connector
    • 2,000 pounds of towing capacity
  • 220-amp heavy-duty alternator
  • Remote engine start
  • A composite wall separating the cab from the cargo area
  • Second-row and rear cargo door windows
  • Fast-acting electric windshield defroster
  • Rear window defroster
  • Dual-zone automatic climate control
  • Navigation system
  • Anti-theft system
  • Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the van and the car in front)

Which Transit Connect Cargo Van trim does Edmunds recommend?

It's worth picking the XLT trim to get a Transit Connect Cargo that you won't mind spending lots of time driving. It includes nicer interior materials, a decent infotainment system, and a comprehensive collection of driver assist and collision avoidance systems.

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Transit Connect Cargo Van XL
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2.0L 4cyl 8A
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Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
Navigation
optional
optional
Satellite radio
Not Available
standard
Keyless Ignition
Not available
Not available
Cruise control
optional
standard
Adaptive cruise control
Not Available
optional
Parking assistance
optional
optional
Upholstery
vinyl
cloth
Heated seats
Not available
Not available
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not available
Not available
Folding rear seats
Not available
Not available
Sunroof
Not available
Not available
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Specifications

Specifications

Country of final assembly
N/A
N/A
Drivetrain
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
Engine power
162 hp @ 6,500 rpm
162 hp @ 6,500 rpm
Engine torque
144 lb-ft @ 4,500 rpm
144 lb-ft @ 4,500 rpm
Engine displacement
2.0 l
2.0 l
Engine configuration
inline 4
inline 4
Transmission
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
Tire size
215/55R16
215/55R16
Wheel size
Wheel type
painted steel wheels
painted steel wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
24 / 27 / 25 MPG
24 / 27 / 25 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
15.8 gal.
15.8 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
379 / 427 miles
379 / 427 miles
Fuel Type
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
38.3 ft.
38.3 ft.
Curb weight
3,581 lb.
3,581 lb.
Ground Clearance
Overall Width with Mirrors
84.1 in.
84.1 in.
Overall Width without Mirrors
Height
72.0 in.
72.0 in.
Length
174.2 in.
174.2 in.
Wheelbase
104.8 in.
104.8 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
104.8 cu. ft.
104.8 cu. ft.
Cargo Space, Rear Seat Down or Removed
Front Head Room
46.9 in.
46.9 in.
Front Leg Room
42.3 in.
42.3 in.
Front Shoulder Room
57.6 in.
57.6 in.
Rear Head Room
Rear Leg Room
Rear Shoulder Room
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
$40,191
$40,740
Average Cost Per Mile
$0.54
$0.54
Depreciation
$13,168
$13,849
Financing
$4,881
$4,785
Taxes & Fees
$1,978
$1,942
Fuel
$9,844
$9,844
Insurance
$3,292
$3,292
Maintenance
$4,953
$4,953
Repairs
$2,075
$2,075
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Colors

Colors

Interior
Ebony w/Dark Palazzo Grey Inserts, vinyl
Ebony w/Ebony Inserts, cloth
Palazzo Grey w/Palazzo Grey Inserts, cloth
Ebony w/Ebony Inserts, cloth
Exterior
Silver
Agate Black Metallic
School Bus Yellow (Fleet)
Race Red
Dark Blue
Frozen White
Silver
Agate Black Metallic
Race Red
Frozen White