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

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Nissan LEAF vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,770

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $2,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,250

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $2,585

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112017
ModelLEAFGolf / GTI
TrimSLe-Golf SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,720 $36,995
Base Invoice $32,293 $35,515
DC quick-charging capability 700  
DC quick-charging capability 607  
Options (change) 700 0
Options (change) 607 0
Destination 850 820
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $27,770 $30,315
Total Invoice $26,250 $28,835

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI e-Golf SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,500
Model Year20112017
ModelLEAFGolf / GTI
TrimSLe-Golf SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine107hp E134hp E
TransmissionA1A1
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)106/92 MPG126/111 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$27,770$30,315
Adjustments for Features0-4,295
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,770$26,020
Total Invoice$26,250$28,835
Adjustments for Features0-4,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,250$24,750

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Features Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20112017
ModelLEAFGolf / GTI
TrimSLe-Golf SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Photovoltaic solar panel$250 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Backup collision intervention $150
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Electrically heated windshield $250
Heat pump $250
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
36 kWh battery pack $0
7.2 kW onboard charger $500
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Detailed driving style feedback$100 
Digital instruments$0 
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Floor mats $75
Heated front seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$1,970$6,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,295
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,085

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20112017
ModelLEAFGolf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in103.8 in
Length175.0 in167.5 in
Width69.7 in70.8 in
Height61.0 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,366 lb.3,455 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.5 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 Legroom31.1 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.5 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft352.7 ft3

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