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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: $27,985

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $4,155

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182021202120212021
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimXLTTitaniumSELSEL PremiumGLI SGLI Autobahn
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,905 $30,530 $25,745 $28,045 $26,345 $30,745
Blind spot warning system 575 575        
SYNC 3 Package 875          
Automatic climate control, front 275          
Alloy wheels 495          
All-weather floor mats 75 75 235 235 235 235
Remote start 495 495 450 450 450 450
Steering-linked fog lights 125          
Obstacle detection, front 200          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     325 325    
Floor mats     235 235 235 235
Blind spot warning system 529 529        
SYNC 3 Package 805          
Automatic climate control, front 254          
Alloy wheels 456          
All-weather floor mats 69 69 185 185 185 185
Remote start 456 456 350 350 350 350
Steering-linked fog lights 115          
Obstacle detection, front 184          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     270 270    
Floor mats     185 185 185 185
Options (change) 3,115 1,145 1,245 1,245 920 920
Options (change) 2,868 1,054 990 990 720 720
Destination 1,120 1,120 995 995 995 995
Total Price $32,140 $32,795 $27,985 $30,285 $28,260 $32,660

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,611
Model Year201820182021202120212021
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimXLTTitaniumSELSEL PremiumGLI SGLI Autobahn
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine169hp I4169hp I4147hp I4147hp I4228hp I4228hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T8T8M6M6
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)215/55-16215/55-16205/55-17205/55-17225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$32,140$32,795$27,985$30,285$28,260$32,660
Adjustments for Features-1,195-2,145-1,850-2,4500-850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,945$30,650$26,135$27,835$28,260$31,810
Cost Above Minimum$295$0$0$1,700$2,125$5,675

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Features Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201820182021202120212021
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimXLTTitaniumSELSEL PremiumGLI SGLI Autobahn
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300  
6-speed manual    $150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850   
Cruise control$150$150  $150$150
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Universal garage door opener  $100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25    
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100$100$100$100
Curve control$50$50    
Forward collision warning  $200$200  
Full-size spare tire$225$225    
Obstacle detection, front$150   $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  $250$250
Rollover sensor$50$50    
Safety key$5$5    
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25$25
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500    
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Cargo mat  $40$40$40$40
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Roof rails$250$250    
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0$0$0
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150    
Rear HVAC unit$400$400    
Rear wiper$175$175    
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0  
Body kit    $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275    
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0$0
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200$200
Sunroof  $900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
Mirrorlink support  $0$0$0$0
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0$0  
Conversation mirror$25$25    
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting   $150 $150
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors$50$50    
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50    
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50 $50 $50
Steering-linked headlights   $150 $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10    
Xenon HID headlights   $500 $500
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, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125    
Metal pedals    $75$75
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0$0$0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,975$5,925$5,630$6,230$3,780$4,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,195$2,145$1,850$2,450$0$850
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,139-2,049-131-1610-45

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20182021
ModelTransit ConnectJetta
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase120.6 in105.7 in
Length189.7 in185.1 in
Width72.2 in70.8 in
Height72.0 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,980 lb.2,889 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom46.9 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom45.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.5 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in37.4 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 ft314.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
58.9 ft314.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
104.2 ft314.1 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%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SEL

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SEL Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI S

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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