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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: $25,915

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $3,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,911

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $2,595

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Model Year2012201220142014
ModelLEAFLEAFGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSVSLTDIGTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,200 $37,250 $25,200 $25,095
Base Invoice $33,707 $35,668 $24,192 $24,091
Cargo cover 290      
Floor mats 170 170    
Door sill trim plates 125 125    
Cargo cover 219      
Floor mats 131 131    
Door sill trim plates 99 99    
Options (change) 585 295 0 0
Options (change) 449 230 0 0
Destination 850 850 820 820
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 0 0
Total Price $29,135 $30,895 $26,020 $25,915
Total Invoice $27,506 $29,248 $25,012 $24,911

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,022
Model Year2012201220142014
ModelLEAFLEAFGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSVSLTDIGTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine107hp E107hp E140hp I4 D200hp I4
TransmissionA1A1M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$29,135$30,895$26,020$25,915
Adjustments for Features-1,895-3,4450-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,240$27,450$26,020$25,690
Cost Above Minimum$0$210$330$0
Total Invoice$27,506$29,248$25,012$24,911
Adjustments for Features-1,789-3,2610-216
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,717$25,987$25,012$24,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$270$317$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2012201220142014
ModelLEAFLEAFGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSVSLTDIGTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Photovoltaic solar panel $250  
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app$25$25  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo mat$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear air vents  $100$100
Engine / Motor 
24 kWh battery pack$0$0  
DC quick-charging capability $750  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325 
CD player$125$125 $125
HD radio  $50 
iPod integration  $100$100
Navigation system$600$600  
SD Card slot  $25 
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Automatic headlights $125  
Compass  $0$0
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100  
Digital instruments$0$0  
Fog lights $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Tachometer  $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Center armrest(s), front row  $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Metal pedals   $75
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$4,535$6,085$2,640$2,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,895$3,445$0$225
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,789-3,2610-216

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122014
ModelLEAFGolf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in101.5 in
Length175.0 in165.4 in
Width69.7 in70.3 in
Height61.0 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,367 lb.2,969 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 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.5 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft346.0 ft3

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