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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: $31,740

Ford Transit Connect Titanium   
Difference: $7,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,524

Ford Transit Connect Titanium   
Difference: $7,699

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220142014
ModelRoutanRoutanTransit ConnectTransit Connect
TrimSELSEL PremiumXLTTitanium
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $37,890 $44,280 $26,525 $29,000
Base Invoice $36,337 $42,465 $24,735 $27,043
Engine-block heater 75 75 35 35
Navigation Package     1,165 840
Leather Package     1,550  
Automatic climate control, front     275  
Automatic headlights     125  
Overhead console storage compartments     95 95
Obstacle detection, rear     295 295
Roof rails     135 135
Remote start     345 345
Alloy wheels     495  
Engine-block heater 66 66 29 29
Navigation Package     994 716
Leather Package     1,322  
Automatic climate control, front     234  
Automatic headlights     107  
Overhead console storage compartments     81 81
Obstacle detection, rear     252 252
Roof rails     115 115
Remote start     293 293
Alloy wheels     422  
Options (change) 75 75 4,515 1,745
Options (change) 66 66 3,849 1,486
Destination 820 820 995 995
Total Price $38,785 $45,175 $32,035 $31,740
Total Invoice $37,223 $43,351 $29,579 $29,524

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Ford Transit Connect

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Transit Connect Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,000
Model Year2012201220142014
ModelRoutanRoutanTransit ConnectTransit Connect
TrimSELSEL PremiumXLTTitanium
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine283hp V6283hp V6169hp I4169hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6506, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/65-17215/55-16215/55-16
Total Price$38,785$45,175$32,035$31,740
Adjustments for Features-4,145-7,8450-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,640$37,330$32,035$31,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,690$595$0
Total Invoice$37,223$43,351$29,579$29,524
Adjustments for Features-3,978-7,5280-279
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,245$35,823$29,579$29,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,578$334$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Ford Transit Connect

Model Year2012201220142014
ModelRoutanRoutanTransit ConnectTransit Connect
TrimSELSEL PremiumXLTTitanium
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100  
Dual power sliding doors$800$800  
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Proximity key$250$250  
Sunshades, second row$125$125  
Sunshades, third row$125$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Blind spot warning system $200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100  
Curve control  $50$50
Front side airbags  $350$350
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Safety key  $5$5
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40  
Console with shifter  $150$150
Removable console$200$200  
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150  
Sliding center console$50$50  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Exterior 
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system $200  
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000  
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive$15$15  
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SD Card slot  $25$25
Second DVD player for entertainment system $200  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound $250  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice recorder$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75  
Fog lights $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Outside temperature display$50$50  
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights   $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
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, second row seats$75$75  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, third row seats  $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125$125
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100  
Power recliner, third row seats$150$150  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000  
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200  
Total Value of Features$8,420$12,120$4,275$4,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,145$7,845$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,978-7,5280-279

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Ford Transit Connect

Model Year20122014
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 Weight4,495 lb.3,980 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 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
140.6 ft3104.2 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 wipers100Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 radio50No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Compass0Yes
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 streaming25No
Total Requested102564%
Total Not Requested57536%
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 seat50No
Total Requested115096%
Total Not Requested504%

Option Package Details
Ford Transit Connect Titanium

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested87585%
Total Not Requested15015%

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