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Nissan LEAF vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan LEAF vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,070

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $620

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,643

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $884

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120172017
ModelLEAFBeetleBeetle
TrimSL1.8T SELR-Line SEL
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $33,720 $25,975 $32,550
Base Invoice $32,293 $24,937 $31,249
Xenon HID headlights   895  
Xenon HID headlights   770  
Options (change) 0 895 0
Options (change) 0 770 0
Destination 850 820 820
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $27,070 $27,690 $33,370
Total Invoice $25,643 $26,527 $32,069

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,525
Model Year201120172017
ModelLEAFBeetleBeetle
TrimSL1.8T SELR-Line SEL
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine107hp E170hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionA1T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16235/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$27,070$27,690$33,370
Adjustments for Features0-2,515-4,265
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,070$25,175$29,105
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,930
Total Invoice$25,643$26,527$32,069
Adjustments for Features0-2,409-4,099
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,643$24,118$27,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,852

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Features Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201120172017
ModelLEAFBeetleBeetle
TrimSL1.8T SELR-Line SEL
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Photovoltaic solar panel$250  
Power rear side windows$200  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
HD radio $50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge  $75
Chronometer  $100
Cornering lights  $50
Detailed driving style feedback$100  
Digital instruments$0  
Fog lights$125 $125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
LED headlights$1000  
Tachometer $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Floor mats $75$75
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Metal pedals  $75
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,250$5,765$7,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,515$4,265
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,409-4,099

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20112017
ModelLEAFBeetle
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in100.0 in
Length175.0 in168.4 in
Width69.7 in71.2 in
Height61.0 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,367 lb.3,019 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.5 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume14.5 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SEL

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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