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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: $30,505

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $1,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,488

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $2,062

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720132013
ModelLEAFGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSLGTIR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,790 $24,795 $34,795
Base Invoice $34,843 $23,803 $33,403
Floor mats 200    
Door sill trim plates 130    
Autobahn Package   6,200  
Floor mats 154    
Door sill trim plates 106    
Autobahn Package   5,952  
Options (change) 330 6,200 0
Options (change) 260 5,952 0
Destination 885 795 795
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $30,505 $31,790 $35,590
Total Invoice $28,488 $30,550 $34,198

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan LEAF SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,692
Model Year201720132013
ModelLEAFGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSLGTIR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine107hp E200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionA1M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6300, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$30,505$31,790$35,590
Adjustments for Features-1,7450-450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,760$31,790$35,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,350
Total Invoice$28,488$30,550$34,198
Adjustments for Features-1,6300-432
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,858$30,550$33,766
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,216

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Features Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201720132013
ModelLEAFGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSLGTIR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Photovoltaic solar panel$250  
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$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  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heat pump$250  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents $100$100
Engine / Motor 
30 kWh battery pack$0  
6.6 kW onboard charger$500  
DC quick-charging capability$750  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Sunroof $900 
Infotainment 
App support$0  
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio  $50
iPod integration $100$100
Navigation system$600$600 
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Traffic information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights$125  
Compass $0$0
Detailed driving style feedback$100  
Digital instruments$0  
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
LED headlights$1000  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Tachometer $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Heated second row seats$200  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Metal pedals $75$75
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$6,235$4,490$4,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,745$0$450
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6300-432

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20172013
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 Weight3,324 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 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 Legroom33.3 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.6 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
30.0 ft346.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested237559%
Total Not Requested167541%

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