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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: $32,735

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $40

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,259

Ford Transit Connect Titanium   
Difference: $129

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820162016
ModelPassatPassatTransit ConnectTransit Connect
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumXLTTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $31,650 $34,650 $26,825 $29,300
Base Invoice $30,353 $33,230 $25,618 $27,982
All-weather floor mats 235 235 75 75
Blind spot warning system     575 575
Automatic headlights     125  
Automatic climate control, front     275  
Leather Package     1,550  
Navigation Package     1,165 840
Alloy wheels     495  
Remote start     495 495
Obstacle detection, front     495 495
Steering-linked fog lights     125  
All-weather floor mats 185 185 69 69
Blind spot warning system     529 529
Automatic headlights     115  
Automatic climate control, front     254  
Leather Package     1,427  
Navigation Package     1,072 772
Alloy wheels     456  
Remote start     456 456
Obstacle detection, front     456 456
Steering-linked fog lights     115  
Options (change) 235 235 5,375 2,480
Options (change) 185 185 4,949 2,282
Destination 850 850 995 995
Total Price $32,735 $35,735 $33,195 $32,775
Total Invoice $31,388 $34,265 $31,562 $31,259

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Transit Connect

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,640
Model Year2018201820162016
ModelPassatPassatTransit ConnectTransit Connect
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumXLTTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine174hp I4280hp V6169hp I4169hp I4
TransmissionT6S6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18215/55-16215/55-16
Total Price$32,735$35,735$33,195$32,775
Adjustments for Features-4,130-4,2800-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,605$31,455$33,195$32,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,850$620$0
Total Invoice$31,388$34,265$31,562$31,259
Adjustments for Features-3,960-4,1040-191
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,428$30,161$31,562$31,068
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,733$494$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Transit Connect

Model Year2018201820162016
ModelPassatPassatTransit ConnectTransit Connect
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumXLTTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100$1100
6-speed automated manual $1100  
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Cruise control  $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app$25$25  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100  
Curve control  $50$50
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200  
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Safety key  $5$5
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rear air vents$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  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Mirrorlink support$0$0  
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Compass  $0$0
Conversation mirror  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Outside temperature display$50$50  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Floor mats, second row (optional)   $0
Folding third row seats  $600$600
Heated front seats$200$200 $200
Heated second row 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$200  
Metal pedals$75$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar 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  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$8,405$8,555$4,275$4,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,130$4,280$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,960-4,1040-191

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Transit Connect

Model Year20182016
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 Weight3,275 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

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Obstacle detection, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
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 information25Yes
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested120075%
Total Not Requested40025%

Option Package Details
Ford Transit Connect Titanium

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Remote start
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote start150Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
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 information25Yes
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested97595%
Total Not Requested505%

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