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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: $26,340

Nissan LEAF SV   
Difference: $1,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,505

Nissan LEAF SV   
Difference: $1,738

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelLEAFLEAFBeetle
TrimSVSLSE
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $32,490 $36,200 $24,020
Base Invoice $30,776 $34,285 $23,058
Floor mats 190 190 235
Cargo cover 145    
Door sill trim plates 130 130  
Premium Package     2,500
Floor mats 144 144 185
Cargo cover 94    
Door sill trim plates 106 106  
Premium Package     2,150
Options (change) 465 320 2,735
Options (change) 344 250 2,335
Destination 885 885 850
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 0
Total Price $26,340 $29,905 $27,605
Total Invoice $24,505 $27,920 $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: $40
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $417
Model Year201820182018
ModelLEAFLEAFBeetle
TrimSVSLSE
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine147hp E147hp E174hp I4
TransmissionA1A1T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)125/100 MPG125/100 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17215/50-17235/45-18
Total Price$26,340$29,905$27,605
Adjustments for Features0-3,650-1,390
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,340$26,255$26,215
Cost Above Minimum$85$0$0
Total Invoice$24,505$27,920$26,243
Adjustments for Features0-3,408-1,321
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,505$24,512$24,922
Cost Above Minimum$0$7$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201820182018
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 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Cruise control  $150
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera$200 $200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports  $0
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heat pump $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 
40 kWh battery pack$0$0 
6.6 kW onboard charger$500$500 
DC quick-charging capability$750$750 
Exterior 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Mirrorlink support  $0
SD Card slot  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Cornering lights  $50
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100 
Digital instruments$0$0 
Heated mirrors $25$25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750 
Tachometer  $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row  $75
Heated front 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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Total Value of Features$3,975$7,625$5,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,650$1,390
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,408-1,321

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20182018
ModelLEAFBeetle
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in100.0 in
Length176.4 in168.4 in
Width70.5 in71.2 in
Height61.4 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,433 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 Legroom33.5 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.6 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
30.0 ft329.9 ft3

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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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