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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: $30,665

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $1,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,440

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $924

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201220122012
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectPassatPassatPassat
TrimXLTTitanium2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,905 $30,530 $29,895 $32,195 $32,950
Base Invoice $26,649 $29,156 $28,670 $30,876 $31,600
Premium Package 2,325        
Remote start 495 495      
Premium Package 2,139        
Remote start 456 456      
Options (change) 2,820 495 0 0 0
Options (change) 2,595 456 0 0 0
Destination 1,120 1,120 770 770 770
Total Price $31,845 $32,145 $30,665 $32,965 $33,720
Total Invoice $30,364 $30,732 $29,440 $31,646 $32,370

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $285
Model Year20182018201220122012
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectPassatPassatPassat
TrimXLTTitanium2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine169hp I4169hp I4170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16215/55-16215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$31,845$32,145$30,665$32,965$33,720
Adjustments for Features-670-87000-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,175$31,275$30,665$32,965$33,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$100$0$2,300$2,955
Total Invoice$30,364$30,732$29,440$31,646$32,370
Adjustments for Features-639-83200-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,725$29,900$29,440$31,646$32,274
Cost Above Minimum$0$175$0$2,206$2,834

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Features Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182018201220122012
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectPassatPassatPassat
TrimXLTTitanium2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100  
6-speed automated manual   $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25   
Curve control$50$50   
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250   
Rearview camera$200$200   
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Safety key$5$5   
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500   
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100   
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Overhead console storage compartments$100    
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Roof rails$250$250   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175   
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150   
Rear HVAC unit$400$400   
Rear wiper$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100   
App support$0$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100   
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Traffic information  $25$25$25
USB port$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25
Compass$0$0   
Conversation mirror$25$25   
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors $50   
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50   
Steering-linked fog lights $50   
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$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$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$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$5,275$5,475$4,605$4,605$4,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$670$870$0$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-639-83200-96

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182012
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.3,167 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 support0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested250088%
Total Not Requested32512%

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