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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: $29,635

Ford Transit Connect XLT   
Difference: $4,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,375

Ford Transit Connect XLT   
Difference: $4,271

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082014
ModelPassatPassatTransit Connect
TrimLuxVR6XLT
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Minivan
Base Price $31,300 $39,200 $24,525
Base Invoice $29,222 $36,669 $22,870
All-weather floor mats 185 185 75
iPod integration 0 0  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800  
Navigation Package     1,165
Leather Package     1,550
Automatic climate control, front     275
Automatic headlights     125
Obstacle detection, rear     295
Roof rails     135
Alloy wheels     495
All-weather floor mats 145 145 64
iPod integration 0 0  
Navigation system 1,589 1,589  
Navigation Package     994
Leather Package     1,322
Automatic climate control, front     234
Automatic headlights     107
Obstacle detection, rear     252
Roof rails     115
Alloy wheels     422
Options (change) 1,985 1,985 4,115
Options (change) 1,734 1,734 3,510
Destination 690 690 995
Total Price $33,975 $41,875 $29,635
Total Invoice $31,646 $39,093 $27,375

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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: $2,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,348
Model Year200820082014
ModelPassatPassatTransit Connect
TrimLuxVR6XLT
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Minivan
Engine200hp I4280hp V6169hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8600, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/40-18215/55-16
Total Price$33,975$41,875$29,635
Adjustments for Features-2,065-4,4700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,910$37,405$29,635
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,495$0
Total Invoice$31,646$39,093$27,375
Adjustments for Features-1,923-4,1730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,723$34,920$27,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,197$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Transit Connect

Model Year200820082014
ModelPassatPassatTransit Connect
TrimLuxVR6XLT
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Minivan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Curve control  $50
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo net $40 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
HD radio  $50
iPod integration$100$100 
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height 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 
Removable second row seats  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,515$6,920$2,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,065$4,470$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,923-4,1730

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Transit Connect

Model Year20082014
ModelPassatTransit Connect
Body4dr Wagon4dr Minivan
Wheelbase106.7 in104.8 in
Length188.0 in173.9 in
Width71.7 in72.2 in
Height59.7 in72.6 in
Curb Weight3,474 lb.3,669 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in46.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 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
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.8 ft346.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.7 ft377.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Transit Connect XLT

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Automatic headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights125Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested35093%
Total Not Requested257%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Compass0Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested82552%
Total Not Requested77548%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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