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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: $300

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,643

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $415

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018
ModelLEAFBeetle
TrimSLSE
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $33,720 $24,020
Base Invoice $32,293 $23,058
Premium Package   2,500
Premium Package   2,150
Options (change) 0 2,500
Options (change) 0 2,150
Destination 850 850
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $27,070 $27,370
Total Invoice $25,643 $26,058

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,027
Model Year20112018
ModelLEAFBeetle
TrimSLSE
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine107hp E174hp I4
TransmissionA1T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)106/92 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16235/45-18
Total Price$27,070$27,370
Adjustments for Features0-2,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,070$24,805
Total Invoice$25,643$26,058
Adjustments for Features0-2,442
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,643$23,616

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Features Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20112018
ModelLEAFBeetle
TrimSLSE
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Photovoltaic solar panel$250 
Power rear side windows$200 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports $0
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights $50
Detailed driving style feedback$100 
Digital instruments$0 
Heated mirrors $25
LED headlights$1000 
Tachometer $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated front seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$3,200$5,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,565
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,442

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20112018
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 Weight3,366 lb.3,012 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 SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Cornering lights50No
LED tail lights0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested130052%
Total Not Requested120048%

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