Nissan LEAF Nissan LEAF 2016 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Volkswagen Golf / GTI 2017

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

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

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Nissan LEAF vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,185

Nissan LEAF SV   
Difference: $2,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,231

Nissan LEAF SV   
Difference: $2,684

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162017
ModelLEAFLEAFGolf / GTI
TrimSVSLe-Golf SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $34,200 $36,790 $36,995
Base Invoice $32,394 $34,843 $35,515
Floor mats 180 180  
Cargo cover 300    
Cargo net 25 25 100
Door sill trim plates 130 130  
Floor mats 134 134  
Cargo cover 229    
Cargo net 18 18 80
Door sill trim plates 106 106  
Options (change) 635 335 100
Options (change) 487 258 80
Destination 850 850 820
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $28,185 $30,475 $30,415
Total Invoice $26,231 $28,451 $28,915

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Nissan LEAF dealer quotes or Volkswagen Golf / GTI dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

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: $975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $363
Model Year201620162017
ModelLEAFLEAFGolf / GTI
TrimSVSLe-Golf SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine107hp E107hp E134hp E
TransmissionA1A1A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)126/101 MPG126/101 MPG126/111 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17215/50-17205/55-16
Total Price$28,185$30,475$30,415
Adjustments for Features0-1,500-3,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,185$28,975$27,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$790$0
Total Invoice$26,231$28,451$28,915
Adjustments for Features0-1,400-3,047
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,231$27,051$25,868
Cost Above Minimum$0$820$0

Return to top

Features Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201620162017
ModelLEAFLEAFGolf / GTI
TrimSVSLe-Golf SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800$800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Photovoltaic solar panel $250 
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$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
Cargo mat$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Electrically heated windshield  $250
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
30 kWh battery pack$0$0 
36 kWh battery pack  $0
6.6 kW onboard charger$500$500 
7.2 kW onboard charger  $500
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
HD radio  $50
Mirrorlink support  $0
SD Card slot  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass  $0
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100 
Digital instruments$0$0 
Fog lights $125 
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$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row  $75
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather seating surfaces $900 
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Total Value of Features$2,110$3,610$5,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,500$3,205
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,400-3,047

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20162017
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 Weight3,256 lb.3,455 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 Legroom33.3 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.6 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
30.0 ft352.7 ft3

Return to top

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Hatchbacks
See TrueDelta's information for all Nissan models.