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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: $31,630

Ford Transit Connect Titanium   
Difference: $980

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,205

Ford Transit Connect Titanium   
Difference: $1,101

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520162016
ModelPassatPassatPassatTransit ConnectTransit Connect
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumXLTTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $31,790 $33,925 $35,995 $26,825 $29,300
Base Invoice $30,486 $32,534 $34,519 $25,618 $27,982
Automatic headlights       125  
Automatic climate control, front       275  
Leather Package       1,550  
Navigation Package       1,165 840
Alloy wheels       495  
Remote start       495 495
Automatic headlights       115  
Automatic climate control, front       254  
Leather Package       1,427  
Navigation Package       1,072 772
Alloy wheels       456  
Remote start       456 456
Options (change) 0 0 0 4,105 1,335
Options (change) 0 0 0 3,780 1,228
Destination 820 820 820 995 995
Total Price $32,610 $34,745 $36,815 $31,925 $31,630
Total Invoice $31,306 $33,354 $35,339 $30,393 $30,205

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Transit Connect

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Transit Connect Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $75
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $86
Model Year20152015201520162016
ModelPassatPassatPassatTransit ConnectTransit Connect
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumXLTTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine170hp I4150hp 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)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18215/55-16215/55-16
Total Price$32,610$34,745$36,815$31,925$31,630
Adjustments for Features-1,355-1,355-1,4550-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,255$33,390$35,360$31,925$31,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,135$4,105$595$0
Total Invoice$31,306$33,354$35,339$30,393$30,205
Adjustments for Features-1,301-1,301-1,3970-286
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,005$32,053$33,942$30,393$29,919
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,048$3,937$474$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Transit Connect

Model Year20152015201520162016
ModelPassatPassatPassatTransit ConnectTransit Connect
Trim1.8T 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  
Remote app$25$25$25  
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
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
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0$0  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150$150
Rear HVAC unit   $400$400
Rear wiper   $175$175
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
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, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450$450$450  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$5,705$5,705$5,805$4,350$4,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,355$1,355$1,455$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,301-1,301-1,3970-286

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Transit Connect

Model Year20152016
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 Weight3,173 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 headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights125Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested35093%
Total Not Requested257%
Remote start
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote start150Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50Yes
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Compass0No
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested107567%
Total Not Requested52533%

Option Package Details
Ford Transit Connect Titanium

Remote start
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote start150Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50Yes
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested90088%
Total Not Requested12512%

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