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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: $32,735

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $60

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,261

Ford Transit Connect XLT   
Difference: $127

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectPassatPassat
TrimXLTTitanium2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,905 $30,530 $31,650 $34,650
Base Invoice $26,649 $29,156 $30,353 $33,230
Blind spot warning system 575 575    
Premium Package 2,325      
All-weather floor mats 75 75 235 235
Steering-linked fog lights 125      
Obstacle detection, front 200      
Remote start 495 495    
Blind spot warning system 529 529    
Premium Package 2,139      
All-weather floor mats 69 69 185 185
Steering-linked fog lights 115      
Obstacle detection, front 184      
Remote start 456 456    
Options (change) 3,795 1,145 235 235
Options (change) 3,492 1,054 185 185
Destination 1,120 1,120 850 850
Total Price $32,820 $32,795 $32,735 $35,735
Total Invoice $31,261 $31,330 $31,388 $34,265

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,378
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectPassatPassat
TrimXLTTitanium2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine169hp I4169hp I4174hp 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$32,820$32,795$32,735$35,735
Adjustments for Features-500-3,705-3,855
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,770$32,795$29,030$31,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$25$0$2,850
Total Invoice$31,261$31,330$31,388$34,265
Adjustments for Features-480-3,553-3,696
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,213$31,330$27,835$30,569
Cost Above Minimum$0$117$0$2,734

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Features Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectPassatPassat
TrimXLTTitanium2.0T 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
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
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
Obstacle detection, front$150 $150$150
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 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Overhead console storage compartments$100   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rails$250$250  
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 
Mirrorlink support  $0$0
SD Card slot  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices$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
Power-folding mirrors$50$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$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$4,750$4,700$8,405$8,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$50$0$3,705$3,855
Value of Feature Adjustments-480-3,553-3,696

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182018
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.3,275 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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Wheel locks25No
Overhead console storage compartments100No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
App support0Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Total Requested270096%
Total Not Requested1254%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium

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

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