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

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Ford Transit Connect vs. Volkswagen Routan Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,455

Ford Transit Connect XLT   
Difference: $12,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,925

Ford Transit Connect XLT   
Difference: $12,426

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182012
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectRoutan
TrimXLTTitaniumSEL Premium
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $27,905 $30,530 $44,280
Base Invoice $26,649 $29,156 $42,465
Premium Package 2,325    
Blind spot warning system 575 575  
Engine-block heater 35 35 75
Second-row buckets 0 0  
Remote start 495 495  
Overhead console storage compartments   95  
Premium Package 2,139    
Blind spot warning system 529 529  
Engine-block heater 32 32 66
Second-row buckets 0 0  
Remote start 456 456  
Overhead console storage compartments   88  
Options (change) 3,430 1,200 75
Options (change) 3,156 1,105 66
Destination 1,120 1,120 820
Total Price $32,455 $32,850 $45,175
Total Invoice $30,925 $31,381 $43,351

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Volkswagen Routan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Transit Connect XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,354
Model Year201820182012
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectRoutan
TrimXLTTitaniumSEL Premium
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine169hp I4169hp I4283hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6506, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16215/55-16225/65-17
Total Price$32,455$32,850$45,175
Adjustments for Features0-250-7,370
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,455$32,600$37,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$145$0
Total Invoice$30,925$31,381$43,351
Adjustments for Features0-239-7,072
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,925$31,142$36,279
Cost Above Minimum$0$217$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year201820182012
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectRoutan
TrimXLTTitaniumSEL Premium
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Dual power sliding doors  $800
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key  $250
Sunshades, second row  $125
Sunshades, third row  $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Curve control$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Console with shifter$150$150 
Removable console  $200
Second-row under-floor storage  $150
Sliding center console  $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Exterior 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system  $200
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
Second DVD player for entertainment system  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice recorder  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
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, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0$0 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated front seats $200$200
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual fore-aft adjuster, third row seats$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, third row seats  $150
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200
Total Value of Features$4,075$4,325$11,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$7,370
Value of Feature Adjustments0-239-7,072

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20182012
ModelTransit ConnectRoutan
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase120.6 in121.2 in
Length189.7 in202.5 in
Width72.2 in76.9 in
Height72.0 in68.9 in
Curb Weight3,979 lb.4,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.20.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom46.9 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in63.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom45.1 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.5 in64.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in36.3 in
Row 3 Headroom41.3 in37.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room56.3 in62.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room47.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom35.0 in31.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.8 ft332.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
58.9 ft383.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
104.2 ft3140.6 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 compartments100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
App support0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested255090%
Total Not Requested27510%

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