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

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Transit Connect Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,295

Ford Transit Connect XLT   
Difference: $6,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,841

Ford Transit Connect XLT   
Difference: $4,833

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620172017
ModelPassatTransit ConnectTransit Connect
Trim3.6 VR6XLTTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $29,950 $27,700 $30,325
Base Invoice $27,513 $26,454 $28,960
Luxury #2 Package 5,250    
All-weather floor mats 185 75 75
Navigation system 1,800    
Premium Package   2,325  
Obstacle detection, front   200  
Luxury #2 Package 4,797    
All-weather floor mats 145 69 69
Navigation system 1,589    
Premium Package   2,139  
Obstacle detection, front   184  
Options (change) 7,235 2,600 75
Options (change) 6,531 2,392 69
Destination 630 995 995
Total Price $37,815 $31,295 $31,395
Total Invoice $34,674 $29,841 $30,024

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Transit Connect

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Transit Connect XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,196
Model Year200620172017
ModelPassatTransit ConnectTransit Connect
Trim3.6 VR6XLTTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine280hp V6169hp I4169hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17215/55-16215/55-16
Total Price$37,815$31,295$31,395
Adjustments for Features-6950-50
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,120$31,295$31,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$50
Total Invoice$34,674$29,841$30,024
Adjustments for Features-6370-48
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,037$29,841$29,976
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$135

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Transit Connect

Model Year200620172017
ModelPassatTransit ConnectTransit Connect
Trim3.6 VR6XLTTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Sunshade, rear$125  
Sunshades, second row$125  
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
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo net$40  
Overhead console storage compartments $100 
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, remote$200  
HD radio $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror $25$25
Headlight washers$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Outside temperature display$50  
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
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
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  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Wood trim$300  
Total Value of Features$5,770$5,075$5,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$695$0$50
Value of Feature Adjustments-6370-48

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Transit Connect

Model Year20062017
ModelPassatTransit Connect
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase106.7 in120.6 in
Length188.2 in189.7 in
Width71.7 in72.2 in
Height58.0 in72.0 in
Curb Weight3,306 lb.3,980 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in46.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in45.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in58.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in58.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in37.6 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in41.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.3 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in47.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.2 ft319.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.258.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.2104.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Luxury #2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Headlight washers50No
Dynaudio, 600W, 10 speakers350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Cargo net40No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Wood trim300No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested275052%
Total Not Requested253048%

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
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
App support0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested237584%
Total Not Requested45016%

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