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

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Nissan LEAF vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,130

Nissan LEAF SV   
Difference: $390

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,669

Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI   
Difference: $75

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112009
ModelLEAFLEAFRabbit / GTI
TrimSVSLGTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,780 $33,720 $23,830
Base Invoice $31,394 $32,293 $22,211
Navigation system     1,990
Navigation system     1,758
Options (change) 0 0 1,990
Options (change) 0 0 1,758
Destination 850 850 700
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 0
Total Price $26,130 $27,070 $26,520
Total Invoice $24,744 $25,643 $24,669

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan LEAF SV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $81
Model Year201120112009
ModelLEAFLEAFRabbit / GTI
TrimSVSLGTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine107hp E107hp E200hp I4
TransmissionA1A1M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$26,130$27,070$26,520
Adjustments for Features-165-1,0400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,965$26,030$26,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$65$0
Total Invoice$24,744$25,643$24,669
Adjustments for Features-156-9850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,588$24,658$24,669
Cost Above Minimum$0$70$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI

Model Year201120112009
ModelLEAFLEAFRabbit / GTI
TrimSVSLGTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Photovoltaic solar panel $250 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$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$0 
Rearview camera $200 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents  $100
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SD Card slot  $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights $125 
Compass  $0
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100 
Digital instruments$0$0 
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Tachometer  $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Center armrest(s), front row  $75
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Floor mats  $75
Heated front seats  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
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 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$3,320$4,195$3,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$165$1,040$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-156-9850

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI

Model Year20112009
ModelLEAFRabbit / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in101.5 in
Length175.0 in165.8 in
Width69.7 in68.3 in
Height61.0 in58.4 in
Curb Weight3,367 lb.3,072 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.5 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in35.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.5 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft341.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested62594%
Total Not Requested406%

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