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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: $26,575

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $4,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,486

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $3,663

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201620162016
ModelLEAFJettaJettaJetta
TrimSL1.8T SEL PremiumHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,250 $25,380 $31,120 $29,280
Base Invoice $35,668 $24,366 $29,874 $28,109
Floor mats 170      
Rear spoiler   375    
Floor mats 131      
Rear spoiler   300    
Options (change) 170 375 0 0
Options (change) 131 300 0 0
Destination 850 820 820 820
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0 0
Total Price $30,770 $26,575 $31,940 $30,100
Total Invoice $29,149 $25,486 $30,694 $28,929

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,137
Model Year2012201620162016
ModelLEAFJettaJettaJetta
TrimSL1.8T SEL PremiumHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine107hp E170hp I4170hp I4 H210hp I4
TransmissionA1T6S7M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$30,770$26,575$31,940$30,100
Adjustments for Features0-2,580-2,330-1,430
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,770$23,995$29,610$28,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,615$4,675
Total Invoice$29,149$25,486$30,694$28,929
Adjustments for Features0-2,474-2,239-1,374
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,149$23,012$28,455$27,555
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,443$4,543

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Features Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2012201620162016
ModelLEAFJettaJettaJetta
TrimSL1.8T SEL PremiumHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
7-speed automated manual  $1200 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600  
Cruise control$150 $150$150
Heated steering wheel$100   
Photovoltaic solar panel$250   
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200  
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Forward collision warning $200  
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Temporary spare tire $150 $150
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo mat$40   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Engine / Motor 
24 kWh battery pack$0   
Automatic start / stop  $150 
DC quick-charging capability$750   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0  
Body kit  $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0$0
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150$150
Detailed driving style feedback$100   
Digital instruments$0   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25 
LED headlights$1000   
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Tachometer $75 $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Heated second row seats$200   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0$0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$4,435$7,015$6,765$5,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,580$2,330$1,430
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,474-2,239-1,374

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20122016
ModelLEAFJetta
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in104.4 in
Length175.0 in183.3 in
Width69.7 in70.0 in
Height61.0 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,367 lb.2,940 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 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft315.7 ft3

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