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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: $29,905

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $185

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,920

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $998

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820132013
ModelLEAFBeetleBeetle
TrimSLTurboR-Line
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $36,200 $23,695 $30,135
Base Invoice $34,285 $22,747 $28,930
Floor mats 190    
Door sill trim plates 130    
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   5,600  
Floor mats 144    
Door sill trim plates 106    
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   5,376  
Options (change) 320 5,600 0
Options (change) 250 5,376 0
Destination 885 795 795
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $29,905 $30,090 $30,930
Total Invoice $27,920 $28,918 $29,725

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan LEAF SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,803
Model Year201820132013
ModelLEAFBeetleBeetle
TrimSLTurboR-Line
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine147hp E200hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionA1M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17235/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$29,905$30,090$30,930
Adjustments for Features-4,0750-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,830$30,090$30,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$590
Total Invoice$27,920$28,918$29,725
Adjustments for Features-3,8050-240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,115$28,918$29,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$567

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Features Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201820132013
ModelLEAFBeetleBeetle
TrimSLTurboR-Line
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Heated steering wheel$100  
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote app$25  
Remote climate control$25  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$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  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Heat pump$250  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear wiper$175  
Engine / Motor 
40 kWh battery pack$0  
6.6 kW onboard charger$500  
DC quick-charging capability$750  
Exterior 
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0  
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50 $50
iPod integration $100$100
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel 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$75
Cornering lights $50$50
Detailed driving style feedback$100  
Digital instruments$0  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Tachometer $75$75
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Metal pedals $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$7,340$3,265$3,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,075$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,8050-240

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20182013
ModelLEAFBeetle
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in99.9 in
Length176.4 in168.4 in
Width70.5 in71.2 in
Height61.4 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,434 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 Legroom33.5 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 Turbo

Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
SD Card slot25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested262554%
Total Not Requested220046%

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