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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: $29,185

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI   
Difference: $2,335

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,969

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI   
Difference: $2,097

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182017
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectJetta
TrimXLTTitanium2.0T GLI
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,905 $30,530 $27,895
Base Invoice $26,649 $29,156 $26,779
Blind spot warning system 575 575  
SYNC 3 Package 875    
Automatic climate control, front 275    
All-weather floor mats 75 75 235
Alloy wheels 495    
Obstacle detection, front 200    
Floor mats     235
Blind spot warning system 529 529  
SYNC 3 Package 805    
Automatic climate control, front 254    
All-weather floor mats 69 69 185
Alloy wheels 456    
Obstacle detection, front 184    
Floor mats     185
Options (change) 2,495 650 470
Options (change) 2,297 598 370
Destination 1,120 1,120 820
Total Price $31,520 $32,300 $29,185
Total Invoice $30,066 $30,874 $27,969

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $960
Model Year201820182017
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectJetta
TrimXLTTitanium2.0T GLI
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine169hp I4169hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16215/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$31,520$32,300$29,185
Adjustments for Features-1,035-2,0350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,485$30,265$29,185
Cost Above Minimum$220$0$0
Total Invoice$30,066$30,874$27,969
Adjustments for Features-987-1,9450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,079$28,929$27,969
Cost Above Minimum$150$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201820182017
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectJetta
TrimXLTTitanium2.0T GLI
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Curve control$50$50 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, front$150 $150
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Mirrorlink support  $0
SD Card slot  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Outside temperature display  $50
Power-folding mirrors$50$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 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0$0 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, third row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125 
Metal pedals  $75
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$4,525$5,525$3,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,035$2,035$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-987-1,9450

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20182017
ModelTransit ConnectJetta
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase120.6 in104.4 in
Length189.7 in183.3 in
Width72.2 in70.0 in
Height72.0 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,980 lb.2,940 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 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
58.9 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
104.2 ft315.7 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 audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
App support0Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Total Requested1125100%
Total Not Requested00%

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