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Nissan LEAF vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan LEAF vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,930

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $6,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,938

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $6,659

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Model Year20182018
ModelLEAFGolf / Rabbit / GTI
TrimSLGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,200 $35,070
Base Invoice $34,285 $33,667
Floor mats 190  
Cargo net 25 100
Door sill trim plates 130  
Floor mats 144  
Cargo net 18 80
Door sill trim plates 106  
Options (change) 345 100
Options (change) 268 80
Destination 885 850
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $29,930 $36,020
Total Invoice $27,938 $34,597

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan LEAF SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,829
Model Year20182018
ModelLEAFGolf / Rabbit / GTI
TrimSLGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine147hp E220hp I4
TransmissionA1M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$29,930$36,020
Adjustments for Features0-1,905
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,930$34,115
Total Invoice$27,938$34,597
Adjustments for Features0-1,830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,938$32,767

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Features Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI

Model Year20182018
ModelLEAFGolf / Rabbit / GTI
TrimSLGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote climate control$25 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$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 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heat pump$250 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Engine / Motor 
40 kWh battery pack$0 
6.6 kW onboard charger$500 
DC quick-charging capability$750 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Larger infotainment display $0
Mirrorlink support $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Detailed driving style feedback$100 
Digital instruments$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Tachometer $75
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$4,760$6,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,905
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,830

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See a complete comparison of Nissan LEAF vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI features.

Specifications Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI

Model Year20182018
ModelLEAFGolf / Rabbit / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in103.8 in
Length176.4 in167.6 in
Width70.5 in70.8 in
Height61.4 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,434 lb.2,946 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.5 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		23.6 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		30.0 ft353.7 ft3

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