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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: $32,455

Ford Transit Connect XLT   
Difference: $12,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,925

Ford Transit Connect XLT   
Difference: $12,426

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220182018
ModelRoutanTransit ConnectTransit Connect
TrimSEL PremiumXLTTitanium
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $44,280 $27,905 $30,530
Base Invoice $42,465 $26,649 $29,156
Engine-block heater 75 35 35
Premium Package   2,325  
Blind spot warning system   575 575
Second-row buckets   0 0
Remote start   495 495
Overhead console storage compartments     95
Engine-block heater 66 32 32
Premium Package   2,139  
Blind spot warning system   529 529
Second-row buckets   0 0
Remote start   456 456
Overhead console storage compartments     88
Options (change) 75 3,430 1,200
Options (change) 66 3,156 1,105
Destination 820 1,120 1,120
Total Price $45,175 $32,455 $32,850
Total Invoice $43,351 $30,925 $31,381

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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: $5,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,354
Model Year201220182018
ModelRoutanTransit ConnectTransit Connect
TrimSEL PremiumXLTTitanium
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine283hp V6169hp I4169hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17215/55-16215/55-16
Total Price$45,175$32,455$32,850
Adjustments for Features-7,3700-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,805$32,455$32,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$145
Total Invoice$43,351$30,925$31,381
Adjustments for Features-7,0720-239
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,279$30,925$31,142
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$217

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Ford Transit Connect

Model Year201220182018
ModelRoutanTransit ConnectTransit Connect
TrimSEL PremiumXLTTitanium
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 
AC power outlet$100  
Dual power sliding doors$800  
Power flip-out rear side windows$125  
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key$250  
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
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  
Second-row under-floor storage$150  
Sliding center console$50  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Exterior 
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200  
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000  
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Second DVD player for entertainment system$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice recorder$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Outside temperature display$50  
Power-folding mirrors $50$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$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  
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  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power-stowing third row seats$1000  
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Total Value of Features$11,445$4,075$4,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,370$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,0720-239

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Ford Transit Connect

Model Year20122018
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 Weight4,494 lb.3,979 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

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
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 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%

Option Package Details
Ford Transit Connect Titanium

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Remote start
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote start150Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

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