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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: $22,405

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $7,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,061

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $6,753

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182006
ModelLEAFNew Beetle
TrimSL2.5 / TDI
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $36,200 $17,180
Base Invoice $34,285 $16,107
Floor mats 190  
Package 2   1,755
Package 1   1,390
Satellite radio   375
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,075
Floor mats 144  
Package 2   1,629
Package 1   1,291
Satellite radio   331
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,073
Options (change) 190 4,595
Options (change) 144 4,324
Destination 885 630
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $29,775 $22,405
Total Invoice $27,814 $21,061

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,129
Model Year20182006
ModelLEAFNew Beetle
TrimSL2.5 / TDI
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine147hp E150hp I5
TransmissionA1T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)125/100 MPG23/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/45-17
Total Price$29,775$22,405
Adjustments for Features-6,0200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,755$22,405
Total Invoice$27,814$21,061
Adjustments for Features-5,6240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,190$21,061

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Features Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20182006
ModelLEAFNew Beetle
TrimSL2.5 / TDI
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
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 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Heat pump$250 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
40 kWh battery pack$0 
6.6 kW onboard charger$500 
DC quick-charging capability$750 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
Navigation system$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Detailed driving style feedback$100 
Digital instruments$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Tachometer $75
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Manual height 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 
Total Value of Features$8,910$2,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,020$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,6240

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20182006
ModelLEAFNew Beetle
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in98.7 in
Length176.4 in161.1 in
Width70.5 in67.9 in
Height61.4 in59.0 in
Curb Weight3,433 lb.2,965 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in52.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 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 Legroom33.5 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.6 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
30.0 ft327.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI

Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested142574%
Total Not Requested50026%
Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20018%
Total Not Requested91582%

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