2018 Ford Transit Connect
2018 Ford Transit Connect pricing
in Ashburn, VA
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Commercial van buyers who operate in confined urban areas or carry smaller loads should find the 2018 Ford Transit Connect to be an affordable, practical alternative to a full-size van. It doesn't have the room, payload and towing capacity of the larger models, but its four-cylinder engine and car-based platform make it more economical to operate and easier to maneuver.
The Transit Connect is available in two body styles, three trim levels, two wheelbases, and with a number of options that make it easy to customize for the job at hand. The short-wheelbase passenger wagon can seat up to five, while the long-wheelbase model can accommodate up to seven. The highest trim level is comfortably outfitted with such features as leather seats, dual-zone climate control with separate rear climate controls, and a touchscreen infotainment system with navigation.
In addition to economy, utility and practicality, this Euro-derived van features a relatively stylish design that's a cut above some of its boxier competitors. And the cabin provides a comfortable environment, with decently supportive seats and a modern, well-organized dashboard. Shoppers looking for a small people-hauler or a work van that delivers many of the capabilities of a larger vehicle should consider taking a test drive in a 2018 Ford Transit Connect.
2018 Ford Transit Connect configurations
The 2018 Ford Transit Connect is a compact minivan offered in Cargo Van and Wagon body styles, each with two different wheelbases. Three trim levels are available: XL, XLT and the wagon-only Titanium. The XLT and Titanium wagons seat five or seven, depending on which wheelbase you select, while seven-passenger seating is standard on the XL. All versions have dual sliding rear doors and give you a choice between swing-out back cargo doors or an overhead liftgate. (The Titanium trim only comes with the liftgate.)
There's only one engine available in the Transit Connect: a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that delivers 169 horsepower and 171 pound-feet of torque. Power is sent to the front wheels through a six-speed automatic transmission.
Base standard equipment on the XL Cargo Van includes 16-inch steel wheels, gray grille/bumpers/side moldings, keyless entry, air conditioning, vinyl upholstery and floor coverings, built-in cargo tie-down hooks, an overhead storage shelf, a fold-flat front passenger seat, a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, power front windows, power door locks and a two-speaker sound system with an auxiliary audio input jack. The XL Wagon version comes with the same standard equipment but adds rear parking sensors, driver lumbar adjustment, second- and third-row seats, two rear speakers for the stereo, rear climate controls and power second-row windows.
Stepping up to the XLT Cargo Van gets you body-color bumpers, foglights, power-adjustable heated mirrors, rear privacy glass, cloth upholstery, carpeted floor coverings, driver lumbar adjustment, a passenger vanity mirror, a multifunction display, cruise control and a CD player.
The XLT Wagon comes in short- and long-wheelbase models and mirrors the XLT cargo's equipment. It also adds automatic headlights with configurable daytime running lamps, roof rails, automatic wipers, a rearview camera, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, a power-adjustable driver seat, a conversation mirror, a thicker acoustic windshield, four front speakers for the sound system and voice controls. Ford's MyKey system is also included.
The top-of-the-line Titanium wagon adds 16-inch alloy wheels, adaptive cornering foglights, power-folding mirrors, chrome exterior trim, dual-zone automatic climate control, leather upholstery, heated front seats, a 6.5-inch touchscreen, navigation and the Sync 3 infotainment interface.
Some noteworthy options include 16-inch alloy wheels, a compressed natural gas engine-prep package, a rearview camera, automatic headlights, front and rear parking sensors, a towing package, a roof rack, blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, satellite and HD radio, and the Ford Sync 3 infotainment system with 6.5-inch touchscreen.
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Our experts’ favorite Transit Connect safety features:
- Forward and Reverse Sensing System
- Alerts the driver to obstacles when parking.
- Blind-Spot Information System
- Detects vehicles in your blind spots and signals an alert when you try to change lanes without using the turn signal.
- Sync 3 w/Rearview Camera
- Bundles a rearview camera with the Sync 3 infotainment system and includes a crash notification feature that automatically dials emergency services.
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See your car's valueThe 2018 Ford Transit Connect minivan is designed to appeal to two types of shoppers. The two-seat cargo van is aimed at small businesses, while the multipassenger Wagon model caters to the consumer market.
Some interesting, useful options are offered, depending on how much a buyer is willing to spend. The Wagon can be outfitted with overhead bins like those found in an airplane or a panoramic glass roof. The cargo van comes standard with LED lights in the cargo area to aid in loading and unloading. Rear access can come either via a liftgate or swing-out cargo doors that open 180 degrees.
The highest Wagon trim level offers leather seats, dual-zone climate control with separate rear climate controls, and a touchscreen infotainment system with navigation. Buyers looking for bare-bones practicality get durable and easy-to-clean vinyl upholstery and floor coverings. The Transit Connect even offers the Ford Telematics system for fleet operators.
The only powerplant on offer for the Transit Connect is a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine, which makes 169 horsepower and returns a maximum of 23 mpg combined (20 city/27 highway). It's paired with a six-speed automatic transmission. Though not the most powerful van, the Ford can carry up to 1,610 pounds of cargo or seven passengers with ease, and it gets praise for feeling lively and capable around town. Thanks to fold-flat seats, even buyers who elect to add extra passenger capacity can take advantage of up to 128.6 cubic feet of storage in the long-wheelbase model. Towing capacity for the Transit Connect is up to 2,000 pounds.
The version of the Transit Connect that targets families isn't as luxurious as some regular minivans. After all, to keep the cost down enough to appeal to businesses, Ford builds the basic platform to a budget. But it offers impressive headroom and more cargo capacity than more than a few SUVs.
Ford has done a nice job of making one product serve two very different markets. If you need a vehicle that can move a lot of cargo, a lot of people, or a combination of both, the Transit Connect should be on your short list. Edmunds can help you sort through the trims and options to find the right 2018 Ford Transit Connect at the right price for you.
2018 Ford Transit Connect Overview
The 2018 Ford Transit Connect is offered in the following submodels: Transit Connect Minivan. Available styles include Cargo Van XL w/Rear 180 Degree Doors LWB 4dr Minivan (2.5L 4cyl 6A), Cargo Van XLT w/Rear 180 Degree Doors LWB 4dr Minivan (2.5L 4cyl 6A), Cargo Van XL w/Rear 180 Degree Doors SWB 4dr Minivan (2.5L 4cyl 6A), Wagon XLT w/Rear Liftgate LWB 4dr Minivan (2.5L 4cyl 6A), Wagon XLT w/Rear 180 Degree Doors SWB 4dr Minivan (2.5L 4cyl 6A), Wagon XL w/Rear 180 Degree Doors LWB 4dr Minivan (2.5L 4cyl 6A), Cargo Van XL w/Rear Liftgate LWB 4dr Minivan (2.5L 4cyl 6A), Wagon XLT w/Rear Liftgate SWB 4dr Minivan (2.5L 4cyl 6A), Cargo Van XLT w/Rear 180 Degree Doors SWB 4dr Minivan (2.5L 4cyl 6A), Cargo Van XLT w/Rear Liftgate LWB 4dr Minivan (2.5L 4cyl 6A), Wagon Titanium SWB 4dr Minivan (2.5L 4cyl 6A), Wagon XLT w/Rear 180 Degree Doors LWB 4dr Minivan (2.5L 4cyl 6A), Wagon Titanium LWB 4dr Minivan (2.5L 4cyl 6A), Cargo Van XLT w/Rear Liftgate SWB 4dr Minivan (2.5L 4cyl 6A), Wagon XL w/Rear Liftgate LWB 4dr Minivan (2.5L 4cyl 6A), and Cargo Van XL w/Rear Liftgate SWB 4dr Minivan (2.5L 4cyl 6A).
What do people think of the 2018 Ford Transit Connect?
Consumer ratings and reviews are also available for the 2018 Ford Transit Connect and all its trim types. Overall, Edmunds users rate the 2018 Transit Connect 3.5 on a scale of 1 to 5 stars. Edmunds consumer reviews allow users to sift through aggregated consumer reviews to understand what other drivers are saying about any vehicle in our database. Detailed rating breakdowns (including performance, comfort, value, interior, exterior design, build quality, and reliability) are available as well to provide shoppers with a comprehensive understanding of why customers like the 2018 Transit Connect.
Edmunds Expert Reviews
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What's a good price for a New 2018 Ford Transit Connect?
2018 Ford Transit Connect Wagon Titanium LWB 4dr Minivan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
The 2018 Ford Transit Connect Wagon Titanium LWB 4dr Minivan (2.5L 4cyl 6A) can be purchased for less than the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (aka MSRP) of $31,650. The average price paid for a new 2018 Ford Transit Connect Wagon Titanium LWB 4dr Minivan (2.5L 4cyl 6A) is trending $3,000 below the manufacturer’s MSRP.
Edmunds members save an average of $3,000 by getting upfront special offers. The estimated special offer price in your area is$28,650.
The average savings for the 2018 Ford Transit Connect Wagon Titanium LWB 4dr Minivan (2.5L 4cyl 6A) is9.5% below the MSRP.
Available Inventory:We are showing 1 2018 Ford Transit Connect Wagon Titanium LWB 4dr Minivan (2.5L 4cyl 6A) vehicle(s) available in the in the Ashburnarea.
2018 Ford Transit Connect Cargo Van XLT w/Rear 180 Degree Doors LWB 4dr Minivan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
The 2018 Ford Transit Connect Cargo Van XLT w/Rear 180 Degree Doors LWB 4dr Minivan (2.5L 4cyl 6A) can be purchased for less than the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (aka MSRP) of $26,860. The average price paid for a new 2018 Ford Transit Connect Cargo Van XLT w/Rear 180 Degree Doors LWB 4dr Minivan (2.5L 4cyl 6A) is trending $7,140 below the manufacturer’s MSRP.
Edmunds members save an average of $7,140 by getting upfront special offers. The estimated special offer price in your area is$19,720.
The average savings for the 2018 Ford Transit Connect Cargo Van XLT w/Rear 180 Degree Doors LWB 4dr Minivan (2.5L 4cyl 6A) is26.6% below the MSRP.
Available Inventory:We are showing 17 2018 Ford Transit Connect Cargo Van XLT w/Rear 180 Degree Doors LWB 4dr Minivan (2.5L 4cyl 6A) vehicle(s) available in the in the Ashburnarea.
2018 Ford Transit Connect Cargo Van XL w/Rear 180 Degree Doors LWB 4dr Minivan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
The 2018 Ford Transit Connect Cargo Van XL w/Rear 180 Degree Doors LWB 4dr Minivan (2.5L 4cyl 6A) can be purchased for less than the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (aka MSRP) of $25,335. The average price paid for a new 2018 Ford Transit Connect Cargo Van XL w/Rear 180 Degree Doors LWB 4dr Minivan (2.5L 4cyl 6A) is trending $8,109 below the manufacturer’s MSRP.
Edmunds members save an average of $8,109 by getting upfront special offers. The estimated special offer price in your area is$17,226.
The average savings for the 2018 Ford Transit Connect Cargo Van XL w/Rear 180 Degree Doors LWB 4dr Minivan (2.5L 4cyl 6A) is32% below the MSRP.
Available Inventory:We are showing 44 2018 Ford Transit Connect Cargo Van XL w/Rear 180 Degree Doors LWB 4dr Minivan (2.5L 4cyl 6A) vehicle(s) available in the in the Ashburnarea.
2018 Ford Transit Connect Cargo Van XL w/Rear 180 Degree Doors SWB 4dr Minivan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
The 2018 Ford Transit Connect Cargo Van XL w/Rear 180 Degree Doors SWB 4dr Minivan (2.5L 4cyl 6A) can be purchased for less than the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (aka MSRP) of $24,335. The average price paid for a new 2018 Ford Transit Connect Cargo Van XL w/Rear 180 Degree Doors SWB 4dr Minivan (2.5L 4cyl 6A) is trending $7,104 below the manufacturer’s MSRP.
Edmunds members save an average of $7,104 by getting upfront special offers. The estimated special offer price in your area is$17,231.
The average savings for the 2018 Ford Transit Connect Cargo Van XL w/Rear 180 Degree Doors SWB 4dr Minivan (2.5L 4cyl 6A) is29.2% below the MSRP.
Available Inventory:We are showing 6 2018 Ford Transit Connect Cargo Van XL w/Rear 180 Degree Doors SWB 4dr Minivan (2.5L 4cyl 6A) vehicle(s) available in the in the Ashburnarea.
2018 Ford Transit Connect Wagon XLT w/Rear Liftgate LWB 4dr Minivan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
Available Inventory:We are showing 1 2018 Ford Transit Connect Wagon XLT w/Rear Liftgate LWB 4dr Minivan (2.5L 4cyl 6A) vehicle(s) available in the in the Ashburnarea.
2018 Ford Transit Connect Wagon XLT w/Rear Liftgate SWB 4dr Minivan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
Available Inventory:We are showing 1 2018 Ford Transit Connect Wagon XLT w/Rear Liftgate SWB 4dr Minivan (2.5L 4cyl 6A) vehicle(s) available in the in the Ashburnarea.
2018 Ford Transit Connect Cargo Van XLT w/Rear 180 Degree Doors SWB 4dr Minivan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
The 2018 Ford Transit Connect Cargo Van XLT w/Rear 180 Degree Doors SWB 4dr Minivan (2.5L 4cyl 6A) can be purchased for less than the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (aka MSRP) of $25,860. The average price paid for a new 2018 Ford Transit Connect Cargo Van XLT w/Rear 180 Degree Doors SWB 4dr Minivan (2.5L 4cyl 6A) is trending $7,404 below the manufacturer’s MSRP.
Edmunds members save an average of $7,404 by getting upfront special offers. The estimated special offer price in your area is$18,456.
The average savings for the 2018 Ford Transit Connect Cargo Van XLT w/Rear 180 Degree Doors SWB 4dr Minivan (2.5L 4cyl 6A) is28.6% below the MSRP.
Available Inventory:We are showing 1 2018 Ford Transit Connect Cargo Van XLT w/Rear 180 Degree Doors SWB 4dr Minivan (2.5L 4cyl 6A) vehicle(s) available in the in the Ashburnarea.
2018 Ford Transit Connect Cargo Van XL w/Rear Liftgate LWB 4dr Minivan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
Available Inventory:We are showing 1 2018 Ford Transit Connect Cargo Van XL w/Rear Liftgate LWB 4dr Minivan (2.5L 4cyl 6A) vehicle(s) available in the in the Ashburnarea.
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