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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: $27,590

Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $1,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,441

Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $1,065

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220162016
ModelLEAFLEAFBeetleBeetle
TrimSVSL1.8T SELR-Line SEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $35,200 $37,250 $25,975 $31,450
Base Invoice $33,707 $35,668 $24,937 $30,193
Cargo cover 290      
Floor mats 170 170    
Door sill trim plates 125 125    
Xenon HID headlights     795  
Cargo cover 219      
Floor mats 131 131    
Door sill trim plates 99 99    
Xenon HID headlights     684  
Options (change) 585 295 795 0
Options (change) 449 230 684 0
Destination 850 850 820 820
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 0 0
Total Price $29,135 $30,895 $27,590 $32,270
Total Invoice $27,506 $29,248 $26,441 $31,013

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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: $3,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,838
Model Year2012201220162016
ModelLEAFLEAFBeetleBeetle
TrimSVSL1.8T SELR-Line SEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine107hp E107hp E170hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionA1A1T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16235/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$29,135$30,895$27,590$32,270
Adjustments for Features0-1,550-1,850-2,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,135$29,345$25,740$29,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$210$0$4,055
Total Invoice$27,506$29,248$26,441$31,013
Adjustments for Features0-1,467-1,773-2,379
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,506$27,781$24,668$28,634
Cost Above Minimum$0$275$0$3,966

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Features Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2012201220162016
ModelLEAFLEAFBeetleBeetle
TrimSVSL1.8T SELR-Line SEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Photovoltaic solar panel $250  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$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
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear wiper$175$175  
Engine / Motor 
24 kWh battery pack$0$0  
DC quick-charging capability $750  
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Sunroof  $900$900
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 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Boost gauge   $75
Chronometer   $100
Cornering lights   $50
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100  
Digital instruments$0$0  
Fog lights $125 $125
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
LED headlights$1000$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
Heated second row 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$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$3,315$4,865$5,165$5,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,550$1,850$2,475
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,467-1,773-2,379

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20122016
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.3,013 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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