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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: $30,310

Ford Transit Connect XLT   
Difference: $1,140

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172019
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectPassat
TrimXLTTitaniumSE R-Line
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,700 $30,325 $29,995
Automatic climate control, front 275    
Blind spot warning system 575 575  
Satellite radio 195    
Alloy wheels 495    
All-weather floor mats 75 75 235
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     325
Automatic climate control, front 254    
Blind spot warning system 529 529  
Satellite radio 180    
Alloy wheels 456    
All-weather floor mats 69 69 185
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     270
Options (change) 1,615 650 560
Options (change) 1,488 598 455
Destination 995 995 895
Total Price $30,310 $31,970 $31,450

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Transit Connect Titanium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Passat SE R-Line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,326
Model Year201720172019
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectPassat
TrimXLTTitaniumSE R-Line
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine169hp I4169hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG25/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16215/55-16235/40-19
Total Price$30,310$31,970$31,450
Adjustments for Features-985-3,0100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,325$28,960$31,450
Cost Above Minimum$365$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201720172019
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectPassat
TrimXLTTitaniumSE R-Line
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Curve control$50$50 
Forward collision warning  $200
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
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 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Mirrorlink support  $0
Navigation system $600 
SD Card slot  $25
Voice control for audio system$25 $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Fog lights$125$125 
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, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates  $100
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, driver seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125 
Metal pedals  $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,140$7,165$4,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$985$3,010$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-940-2,8770

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20172019
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 Weight3,979 lb.3,274 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
Volkswagen Passat SE R-Line

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

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