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Ford Transit Connect vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Transit Connect vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,160

Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI   
Difference: $2,310

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,304

Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI   
Difference: $2,885

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182008
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectRabbit / GTI
TrimXLTTitaniumGTI
Body4dr Minivan4dr Minivan4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,905 $28,530 $23,300
Base Invoice $24,739 $27,246 $21,721
SYNC 3 Package 875    
All-weather floor mats 75 75 185
Alloy wheels 495    
Cold Weather Package     225
iPod integration     0
Navigation system     1,800
SYNC 3 Package 805    
All-weather floor mats 69 69 145
Alloy wheels 456    
Cold Weather Package     199
iPod integration     0
Navigation system     1,589
Options (change) 1,445 75 2,210
Options (change) 1,330 69 1,933
Destination 1,120 1,120 650
Total Price $28,470 $29,725 $26,160
Total Invoice $27,189 $28,435 $24,304

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,003
Model Year201820182008
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectRabbit / GTI
TrimXLTTitaniumGTI
Body4dr Minivan4dr Minivan4dr Hatch
Engine169hp I4169hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16215/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$28,470$29,725$26,160
Adjustments for Features-1,745-3,2700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,725$26,455$26,160
Cost Above Minimum$270$0$0
Total Invoice$27,189$28,435$24,304
Adjustments for Features-1,666-3,1280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,523$25,307$24,304
Cost Above Minimum$216$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI

Model Year201820182008
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectRabbit / GTI
TrimXLTTitaniumGTI
Body4dr Minivan4dr Minivan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Curve control$50$50 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat  $40
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents  $100
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Outside temperature display  $50
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights $50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Door sill trim plates  $100
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0$0 
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Removable second row seats$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$4,075$5,600$2,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,745$3,270$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,666-3,1280

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI

Model Year20182008
ModelTransit ConnectRabbit / GTI
Body4dr Minivan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.8 in101.5 in
Length173.9 in165.8 in
Width72.2 in68.3 in
Height72.6 in58.4 in
Curb Weight3,669 lb.3,072 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom46.8 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.6 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom45.1 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.5 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in35.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
46.8 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
77.0 ft341.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Transit Connect XLT

SYNC 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
App support0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested80071%
Total Not Requested32529%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%

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