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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: $29,765

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $685

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,433

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $72

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelLEAFBeetle
TrimSLTurbo
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $36,790 $23,395
Base Invoice $34,843 $22,459
Door sill trim plates 130  
Floor mats 180  
Navigation Package   1,600
Sunroof and Sound Package   3,000
Xenon HID headlights   1,000
Door sill trim plates 106  
Floor mats 134  
Navigation Package   1,536
Sunroof and Sound Package   2,880
Xenon HID headlights   860
Options (change) 310 5,600
Options (change) 240 5,276
Destination 850 770
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $30,450 $29,765
Total Invoice $28,433 $28,505

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan LEAF SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,383
Model Year20162012
ModelLEAFBeetle
TrimSLTurbo
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine107hp E200hp I4
TransmissionA1M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17235/40-19
Total Price$30,450$29,765
Adjustments for Features-2,4750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,975$29,765
Total Invoice$28,433$28,505
Adjustments for Features-2,3110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,122$28,505

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Features Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20162012
ModelLEAFBeetle
TrimSLTurbo
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Photovoltaic solar panel$250 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app$25 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Heat pump$250 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rear wiper$175 
Engine / Motor 
30 kWh battery pack$0 
6.6 kW onboard charger$500 
DC quick-charging capability$750 
Exterior 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Boost gauge $75
Cornering lights $50
Detailed driving style feedback$100 
Digital instruments$0 
Interior ambient lighting $150
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
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$5,490$3,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,475$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3110

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See a complete comparison of Nissan LEAF vs. Volkswagen Beetle features.

Specifications Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20162012
ModelLEAFBeetle
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in99.9 in
Length175.0 in168.4 in
Width69.7 in71.2 in
Height61.0 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,257 lb.2,940 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		23.6 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		30.0 ft329.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Nissan LEAF vs. Volkswagen Beetle specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
235/40HR19 tires400No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%
Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested57526%
Total Not Requested160074%

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