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Nissan LEAF vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan LEAF vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,440

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $9,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,497

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $8,910

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122010
ModelLEAFLEAFNew Beetle
TrimSVSL2.5L
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $35,200 $37,250 $18,690
Base Invoice $33,707 $35,668 $17,747
Cargo cover 290    
Floor mats 170 170  
Cargo cover 219    
Floor mats 131 131  
Options (change) 460 170 0
Options (change) 350 131 0
Destination 850 850 750
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 0
Total Price $29,010 $30,770 $19,440
Total Invoice $27,407 $29,149 $18,497

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,970
Model Year201220122010
ModelLEAFLEAFNew Beetle
TrimSVSL2.5L
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine107hp E107hp E150hp I5
TransmissionA1A1M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$29,010$30,770$19,440
Adjustments for Features-4,170-5,7200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,840$25,050$19,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$210$0
Total Invoice$27,407$29,149$18,497
Adjustments for Features-3,940-5,4190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,467$23,730$18,497
Cost Above Minimum$0$263$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year201220122010
ModelLEAFLEAFNew Beetle
TrimSVSL2.5L
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Photovoltaic solar panel $250 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Rear wiper$175$175 
Engine / Motor 
24 kWh battery pack$0$0 
DC quick-charging capability $750 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Navigation system$600$600 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights $125 
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100 
Digital instruments$0$0 
Fog lights $125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Tachometer  $75
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row  $75
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$5,435$6,985$1,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,170$5,720$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,940-5,4190

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20122010
ModelLEAFNew Beetle
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in98.7 in
Length175.0 in161.1 in
Width69.7 in67.9 in
Height61.0 in59.0 in
Curb Weight3,367 lb.2,885 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in52.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in39.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.5 in49.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.5 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft327.2 ft3

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