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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: $31,220

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $625

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,973

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $391

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201320182018
ModelPassatPassatPassatTransit ConnectTransit Connect
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumXLTTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $30,425 $32,915 $33,525 $27,905 $30,530
Base Invoice $29,178 $31,564 $32,151 $26,649 $29,156
Premium Package       2,325  
Remote start       495 495
Premium Package       2,139  
Remote start       456 456
Options (change) 0 0 0 2,820 495
Options (change) 0 0 0 2,595 456
Destination 795 795 795 1,120 1,120
Total Price $31,220 $33,710 $34,320 $31,845 $32,145
Total Invoice $29,973 $32,359 $32,946 $30,364 $30,732

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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 XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9
Model Year20132013201320182018
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$31,220$33,710$34,320$31,845$32,145
Adjustments for Features00-100-420-620
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,220$33,710$34,220$31,425$31,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,490$3,000$0$100
Total Invoice$29,973$32,359$32,946$30,364$30,732
Adjustments for Features00-96-400-593
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,973$32,359$32,850$29,964$30,139
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,386$2,877$0$175

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Transit Connect

Model Year20132013201320182018
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
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
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$100$100$100  
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
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
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, 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, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver 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$4,705$4,705$4,805$5,125$5,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$100$420$620
Value of Feature Adjustments00-96-400-593

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Transit Connect

Model Year20132018
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

Remote start
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote start150Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
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 audio75No
HD radio50Yes
App support0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested242586%
Total Not Requested40014%

Option Package Details
Ford Transit Connect Titanium

Remote start
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote start150Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

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