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

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Ford Transit Connect vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,815

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $885

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,544

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $646

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620172017
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectPassatPassat
TrimXLTTitanium1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,825 $29,300 $30,995 $33,995
Base Invoice $25,618 $27,982 $29,724 $32,601
Navigation Package 1,165 840    
Leather Package 1,550      
Automatic headlights 125      
Blind spot warning system 575 575    
Automatic climate control, front 275      
Remote start 495 495    
Obstacle detection, front 495 495    
Steering-linked fog lights 125      
Alloy wheels 495      
Navigation Package 1,072 772    
Leather Package 1,427      
Automatic headlights 115      
Blind spot warning system 529 529    
Automatic climate control, front 254      
Remote start 456 456    
Obstacle detection, front 456 456    
Steering-linked fog lights 115      
Alloy wheels 456      
Options (change) 5,300 2,405 0 0
Options (change) 4,880 2,213 0 0
Destination 995 995 820 820
Total Price $33,120 $32,700 $31,815 $34,815
Total Invoice $31,493 $31,190 $30,544 $33,421

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,046
Model Year2016201620172017
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectPassatPassat
TrimXLTTitanium1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine169hp I4169hp I4170hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16215/55-16235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$33,120$32,700$31,815$34,815
Adjustments for Features0-200-3,740-3,840
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,120$32,500$28,075$30,975
Cost Above Minimum$620$0$0$2,900
Total Invoice$31,493$31,190$30,544$33,421
Adjustments for Features0-191-3,591-3,686
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,493$30,999$26,953$29,735
Cost Above Minimum$494$0$0$2,782

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Features Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2016201620172017
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectPassatPassat
TrimXLTTitanium1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Cruise control$150$150  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100$100
Curve control$50$50  
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Safety key$5$5  
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Mirrorlink support  $0$0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Compass$0$0  
Conversation mirror$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Floor mats, second row (optional) $0  
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, third row seats$75$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,225$4,425$7,965$8,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$3,740$3,840
Value of Feature Adjustments0-191-3,591-3,686

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162017
ModelTransit ConnectPassat
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase120.6 in110.4 in
Length189.7 in191.6 in
Width72.2 in72.2 in
Height72.0 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,980 lb.3,231 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom46.9 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom45.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in39.1 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 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
58.9 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
104.2 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Transit Connect XLT

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Compass0No
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested120075%
Total Not Requested40025%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Transit Connect Titanium

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested97595%
Total Not Requested505%

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