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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: $30,665

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $850

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,349

Ford Transit Connect Titanium   
Difference: $91

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220152015
ModelPassatPassatPassatTransit ConnectTransit Connect
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumXLTTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $29,895 $32,195 $32,950 $26,710 $29,185
Base Invoice $28,670 $30,876 $31,600 $24,907 $27,216
Navigation Package       1,165 840
Leather Package       1,550  
Automatic climate control, front       275  
Automatic headlights       125  
Alloy wheels       495  
Remote start       495 495
Navigation Package       994 716
Leather Package       1,322  
Automatic climate control, front       234  
Automatic headlights       107  
Alloy wheels       422  
Remote start       422 422
Options (change) 0 0 0 4,105 1,335
Options (change) 0 0 0 3,501 1,138
Destination 770 770 770 995 995
Total Price $30,665 $32,965 $33,720 $31,810 $31,515
Total Invoice $29,440 $31,646 $32,370 $29,403 $29,349

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Transit Connect

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Transit Connect Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $317
Model Year20122012201220152015
ModelPassatPassatPassatTransit ConnectTransit Connect
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumXLTTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6169hp I4169hp I4
TransmissionT6S6S6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18215/55-16215/55-16
Total Price$30,665$32,965$33,720$31,810$31,515
Adjustments for Features-55-55-1550-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,610$32,910$33,565$31,810$31,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,300$2,955$595$0
Total Invoice$29,440$31,646$32,370$29,403$29,349
Adjustments for Features-53-53-1490-279
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,387$31,593$32,221$29,403$29,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,206$2,834$333$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Transit Connect

Model Year20122012201220152015
ModelPassatPassatPassatTransit ConnectTransit Connect
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumXLTTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
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
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 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
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 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Media drive$15$15$15  
Navigation, turn-by-turn   $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25  
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability   $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
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$4,580$4,580$4,680$4,525$4,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$55$55$155$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments-53-53-1490-279

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Transit Connect

Model Year20122015
ModelPassatTransit Connect
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase110.4 in120.6 in
Length191.6 in189.7 in
Width72.2 in72.2 in
Height58.5 in72.0 in
Curb Weight3,167 lb.3,980 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in46.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in45.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in58.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in58.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 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
15.9 ft319.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.958.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.9104.2 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 wipers100No
Total Requested27573%
Total Not Requested10027%
Alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested35093%
Total Not Requested257%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Compass0No
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested112570%
Total Not Requested47530%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Transit Connect Titanium

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested95093%
Total Not Requested757%

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