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Volkswagen Routan vs. Ford Transit Connect Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Routan vs. Ford Transit Connect Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,385

Ford Transit Connect XLT   
Difference: $5,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,940

Ford Transit Connect XLT   
Difference: $4,384

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Model Year200920182018
ModelRoutanTransit ConnectTransit Connect
TrimSELXLTTitanium
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $33,600 $27,905 $30,530
Base Invoice $31,323 $26,649 $29,156
Navigation Package 2,475    
Engine-block heater 75 35 35
Premium Package   2,325  
Second-row buckets   0 0
Overhead console storage compartments     95
Navigation Package 2,185    
Engine-block heater 66 32 32
Premium Package   2,139  
Second-row buckets   0 0
Overhead console storage compartments     88
Options (change) 2,550 2,360 130
Options (change) 2,251 2,171 120
Destination 750 1,120 1,120
Total Price $36,900 $31,385 $31,780
Total Invoice $34,324 $29,940 $30,396

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Ford Transit Connect

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Transit Connect XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,924
Model Year200920182018
ModelRoutanTransit ConnectTransit Connect
TrimSELXLTTitanium
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine251hp V6169hp I4169hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17215/55-16215/55-16
Total Price$36,900$31,385$31,780
Adjustments for Features-1,5700-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,330$31,385$31,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$95
Total Invoice$34,324$29,940$30,396
Adjustments for Features-1,4600-287
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,864$29,940$30,109
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$169

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Ford Transit Connect

Model Year200920182018
ModelRoutanTransit ConnectTransit Connect
TrimSELXLTTitanium
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Dual power sliding doors$800  
Power flip-out rear side windows$125  
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Sunshades, third row$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Curve control $50$50
Front side airbags $350$350
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Temporary spare tire$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Console with shifter $150$150
Removable console$200  
Roof rails $250$250
Second-row under-floor storage$150  
Sliding center console$50  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice recorder$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Outside temperature display$50  
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
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
Heated second row seats$200  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, third row seats $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Stowable third row seats$600  
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Total Value of Features$6,145$4,575$4,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,570$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4600-287

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Ford Transit Connect

Model Year20092018
ModelRoutanTransit Connect
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase121.2 in120.6 in
Length202.5 in189.7 in
Width76.9 in72.2 in
Height68.9 in72.0 in
Curb Weight4,336 lb.3,980 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in46.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.0 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in45.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.7 in58.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in58.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in37.6 in
Row 3 Headroom37.9 in41.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room62.0 in56.3 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in47.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.8 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.3 ft319.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
83.0 ft358.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
141.0 ft3104.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Routan SEL

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested112580%
Total Not Requested29020%

Option Package Details
Ford Transit Connect XLT

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Wheel locks25No
Overhead console storage compartments100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
App support0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested255090%
Total Not Requested27510%

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