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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: $26,815

Nissan LEAF SV   
Difference: $790

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,523

Nissan LEAF SV   
Difference: $1,720

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132018
ModelLEAFLEAFBeetle
TrimSVSLSE
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $31,820 $34,840 $24,020
Base Invoice $29,810 $32,635 $23,058
Floor mats 170 170 235
Premium Package 1,050 1,050 2,500
Cargo cover 295    
Door sill trim plates 130 130  
Floor mats 131 131 185
Premium Package 911 911 2,150
Cargo cover 220    
Door sill trim plates 101 101  
Options (change) 1,645 1,350 2,735
Options (change) 1,363 1,143 2,335
Destination 850 850 850
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 0
Total Price $26,815 $29,540 $27,605
Total Invoice $24,523 $27,128 $26,243

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Beetle SE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan LEAF SV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $470
Model Year201320132018
ModelLEAFLEAFBeetle
TrimSVSLSE
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine107hp E107hp E174hp I4
TransmissionA1A1T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)129/102 MPG129/102 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/50-17235/45-18
Total Price$26,815$29,540$27,605
Adjustments for Features0-2,250-1,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,815$27,290$26,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$475$0
Total Invoice$24,523$27,128$26,243
Adjustments for Features0-2,066-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,523$25,062$24,993
Cost Above Minimum$0$539$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201320132018
ModelLEAFLEAFBeetle
TrimSVSLSE
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$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
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500$500 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera  $200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports  $0
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heat pump$250$250 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
24 kWh battery pack$0$0 
6.6 kW onboard charger$500$500 
DC quick-charging capability $750 
Exterior 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
HD radio  $50
Mirrorlink support  $0
Pandora internet radio connectivity$0$0 
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Cornering lights  $50
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100 
Digital instruments$0$0 
Fog lights $125$125
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Tachometer  $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row  $75
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Total Value of Features$4,075$6,325$5,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,250$1,315
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,066-1,250

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20132018
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 Weight3,256 lb.3,012 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 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 Legroom33.3 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.0 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
30.0 ft329.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan LEAF SV

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Around view cameras500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested850100%

Option Package Details
Nissan LEAF SL

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Around view cameras500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested850100%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Cornering lights50No
LED tail lights0No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested130052%
Total Not Requested120048%

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