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

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Ford Transit Connect vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,340

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $3,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,035

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $3,487

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectJettaJetta
TrimXLTTitanium1.8T SEL2.0T GLI
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,905 $30,530 $26,245 $29,545
Base Invoice $26,649 $29,156 $25,195 $28,362
Blind spot warning system 575 575    
SYNC 3 Package 875      
Automatic climate control, front 275      
Alloy wheels 495      
All-weather floor mats 75 75 235 235
Remote start 495 495 450 450
Obstacle detection, front 200      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     325  
Floor mats     235 235
Blind spot warning system 529 529    
SYNC 3 Package 805      
Automatic climate control, front 254      
Alloy wheels 456      
All-weather floor mats 69 69 185 185
Remote start 456 456 350 350
Obstacle detection, front 184      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     270  
Floor mats     185 185
Options (change) 2,990 1,145 1,245 920
Options (change) 2,753 1,054 990 720
Destination 1,120 1,120 850 850
Total Price $32,015 $32,795 $28,340 $31,315
Total Invoice $30,522 $31,330 $27,035 $29,932

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,822
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectJettaJetta
TrimXLTTitanium1.8T SEL2.0T GLI
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine169hp I4169hp I4170hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16215/55-16225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$32,015$32,795$28,340$31,315
Adjustments for Features0-1,000-505-5
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,015$31,795$27,835$31,310
Cost Above Minimum$220$0$0$3,475
Total Invoice$30,522$31,330$27,035$29,932
Adjustments for Features0-955-482-5
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,522$30,375$26,553$29,927
Cost Above Minimum$147$0$0$3,374

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Features Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectJettaJetta
TrimXLTTitanium1.8T SEL2.0T GLI
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
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, all-speed  $850 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100$100
Curve control$50$50  
Forward collision warning  $200 
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Obstacle detection, front$150  $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250
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 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo mat  $40$40
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rails$250$250  
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 
Active grille shutters  $0 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Mirrorlink support  $0$0
SD Card slot  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0 
Conversation mirror$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Steering-linked fog lights $50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
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$200
Leather seating surfaces $900  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, third row seats$75$75  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125  
Metal pedals   $75
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,925$5,925$5,430$4,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,000$505$5
Value of Feature Adjustments0-955-482-5

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20182018
ModelTransit ConnectJetta
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase120.6 in104.4 in
Length189.7 in183.3 in
Width72.2 in70.0 in
Height72.0 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,980 lb.2,931 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom46.9 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom45.1 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.5 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in38.1 in
Row 3 Headroom41.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room47.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom35.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.8 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
58.9 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
104.2 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Transit Connect XLT

SYNC 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
App support0Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Total Requested1125100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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