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Nissan LEAF vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan LEAF vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,720

Nissan LEAF SV   
Difference: $650

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,188

Nissan LEAF SV   
Difference: $979

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220132013
ModelLEAFLEAFJettaJetta
TrimSVSLHybrid SEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,200 $37,250 $31,180 $23,945
Base Invoice $33,707 $35,668 $29,933 $22,987
Floor mats 170 170    
Navigation Package       2,005
Autobahn Package       2,250
Rear spoiler       375
Floor mats 131 131    
Navigation Package       1,925
Autobahn Package       2,160
Rear spoiler       300
Options (change) 170 170 0 4,630
Options (change) 131 131 0 4,385
Destination 850 850 795 795
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 0 0
Total Price $28,720 $30,770 $31,975 $29,370
Total Invoice $27,188 $29,149 $30,728 $28,167

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $320
Model Year2012201220132013
ModelLEAFLEAFJettaJetta
TrimSVSLHybrid SEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine107hp E107hp E170hp I4 H200hp I4
TransmissionA1A1S7M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$28,720$30,770$31,975$29,370
Adjustments for Features0-1,625-1,955-1,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,720$29,145$30,020$28,015
Cost Above Minimum$0$425$2,005$0
Total Invoice$27,188$29,149$30,728$28,167
Adjustments for Features0-1,539-1,879-1,299
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,188$27,610$28,849$26,868
Cost Above Minimum$0$422$1,981$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2012201220132013
ModelLEAFLEAFJettaJetta
TrimSVSLHybrid SEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800  
7-speed automated manual  $1200 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Photovoltaic solar panel $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$200$200
Temporary spare tire   $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Cargo cover $75  
Cargo mat$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear wiper$175$175  
Engine / Motor 
24 kWh battery pack$0$0  
Automatic start / stop  $150 
DC quick-charging capability $750  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio   $50
iPod integration  $100$100
SD Card slot  $25$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
Cornering lights  $50$50
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
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25 
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Tachometer   $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row  $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
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 fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$3,410$5,035$5,365$4,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,625$1,955$1,355
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,539-1,879-1,299

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20122013
ModelLEAFJetta
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in104.4 in
Length175.0 in182.2 in
Width69.7 in70.0 in
Height61.0 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,367 lb.2,805 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.5 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.5 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested155089%
Total Not Requested20011%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested40018%
Total Not Requested184082%

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