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Ford Transit Connect vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Transit Connect vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,450

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $6,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,462

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $5,891

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182012201220122012
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimXLTTitaniumTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,905 $30,530 $22,775 $23,445 $24,805 $23,745
Base Invoice $26,649 $29,156 $21,864 $22,507 $23,813 $22,795
Automatic climate control, front 275          
SYNC 3 Package 875          
Alloy wheels 495          
All-weather floor mats 75 75 235 235 235 235
Navigation Package     1,130      
Premium Package     1,440      
Navigation system           900
Autobahn Package           2,050
Automatic climate control, front 254          
SYNC 3 Package 805          
Alloy wheels 456          
All-weather floor mats 69 69 185 185 185 185
Navigation Package     1,084      
Premium Package     1,382      
Navigation system           864
Autobahn Package           1,968
Options (change) 1,720 75 2,805 235 235 3,185
Options (change) 1,584 69 2,651 185 185 3,017
Destination 1,120 1,120 770 770 770 770
Total Price $30,745 $31,725 $26,350 $24,450 $25,810 $27,700
Total Invoice $29,353 $30,345 $25,285 $23,462 $24,768 $26,582

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,402
Model Year201820182012201220122012
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimXLTTitaniumTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine169hp I4169hp I4140hp I4 D170hp I5170hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6M5T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16215/55-16205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$30,745$31,725$26,350$24,450$25,810$27,700
Adjustments for Features-3,585-4,7850-100-1,200-475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,160$26,940$26,350$24,350$24,610$27,225
Cost Above Minimum$220$0$2,000$0$260$2,875
Total Invoice$29,353$30,345$25,285$23,462$24,768$26,582
Adjustments for Features-3,423-4,5770-96-1,152-456
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,930$25,768$25,285$23,366$23,616$26,126
Cost Above Minimum$162$0$1,919$0$250$2,760

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Features Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201820182012201220122012
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimXLTTitaniumTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  $1100 
6-speed manual  $150  $150
5-speed manual   $0  
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25    
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Curve control$50$50    
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250    
Rearview camera$200$200    
Rollover sensor$50$50    
Safety key$5$5    
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500    
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100    
Vehicle health reports$0$0    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment     $50
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Roof rails$250$250    
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200   $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175    
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150    
Rear HVAC unit$400$400    
Rear wiper$175$175    
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275    
Sunroof  $900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100    
App support$0$0    
Apple CarPlay support$100$100    
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325 
CD player$125$125$125  $125
HD radio$50$50 $50$50 
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
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    
Compass$0$0   $0
Conversation mirror$25$25    
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors $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 
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0$0    
Folding third row seats$600$600    
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900    
Manual fore-aft adjuster, third row seats$75$75    
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125    
Metal pedals     $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100    
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)    $0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Total Value of Features$6,150$7,350$2,565$2,665$3,765$3,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,585$4,785$0$100$1,200$475
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,423-4,5770-96-1,152-456

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20182012
ModelTransit ConnectJetta
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase120.6 in104.4 in
Length189.7 in182.2 in
Width72.2 in70.0 in
Height72.0 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,980 lb.2,805 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom46.9 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom45.1 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.5 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in38.1 in
Row 3 Headroom41.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room47.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom35.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.8 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
58.9 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
104.2 ft315.5 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 radio50Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
App support0No
Total Requested85076%
Total Not Requested27524%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested77576%
Total Not Requested25024%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50Yes
SD Card slot25No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested503%
Total Not Requested147597%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested60071%
Total Not Requested25029%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested52523%
Total Not Requested171577%

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