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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: $19,519

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $3,346

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,203

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $3,014

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Model Year2015201520152006
ModelLEAFLEAFLEAFGolf / GTI
TrimSSVSLGLS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,010 $32,100 $35,120 $18,390
Base Invoice $27,486 $30,409 $33,265 $17,138
Cargo cover 300 300    
Floor mats 180 180 180  
Cargo net 25 25 25 69
Stability control       280
Cold Weather Package       150
Cargo cover 229 229    
Floor mats 134 134 134  
Cargo net 18 18 18 55
Stability control       247
Cold Weather Package       133
Options (change) 505 505 205 499
Options (change) 381 381 152 435
Destination 850 850 850 630
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 0
Total Price $22,865 $25,955 $28,675 $19,519
Total Invoice $21,217 $24,140 $26,767 $18,203

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,126
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $954
Model Year2015201520152006
ModelLEAFLEAFLEAFGolf / GTI
TrimSSVSLGLS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine107hp E107hp E107hp E115hp I4
TransmissionA1A1A1M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6?, 6200, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/50-17215/50-17195/65-15
Total Price$22,865$25,955$28,675$19,519
Adjustments for Features-2,220-4,395-6,6450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,645$21,560$22,030$19,519
Cost Above Minimum$0$915$1,385$0
Total Invoice$21,217$24,140$26,767$18,203
Adjustments for Features-2,060-4,088-6,2030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,157$20,052$20,564$18,203
Cost Above Minimum$0$895$1,407$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2015201520152006
ModelLEAFLEAFLEAFGolf / GTI
TrimSSVSLGLS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800$800 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150$150
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Photovoltaic solar panel  $250 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app $25$25 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$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$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Heat pump $250$250 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Interior air filter   $0
Engine / Motor 
24 kWh battery pack$0$0$0 
3.6 kW onboard charger$0   
6.6 kW onboard charger $500$500 
DC quick-charging capability  $750 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
Cassette player   $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Navigation system $600$600 
Pandora internet radio connectivity $0$0 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25 
Traffic information $25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150 
Automatic headlights  $125 
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100$100 
Digital instruments$0$0$0 
Fog lights  $125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Tachometer   $75
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row   $75
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Total Value of Features$4,335$6,510$8,760$2,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,220$4,395$6,645$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,060-4,088-6,2030

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20152006
ModelLEAFGolf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in98.9 in
Length175.0 in164.9 in
Width69.7 in68.3 in
Height61.0 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,257 lb.3,035 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in53.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.5 in52.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.3 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.0 ft318.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
30.0 ft341.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%

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