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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: $27,995

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $2,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,780

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $2,483

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220182018
ModelLEAFJettaJetta
TrimSL1.8T SEL2.0T GLI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,250 $26,245 $29,545
Base Invoice $35,668 $25,195 $28,362
Floor mats 170 235 235
Cargo net 20 100 100
Door sill trim plates 125 240 240
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325  
Floor mats 131 185 185
Cargo net 15 80 80
Door sill trim plates 99 200 200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   270  
Options (change) 315 900 575
Options (change) 245 735 465
Destination 850 850 850
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $30,915 $27,995 $30,970
Total Invoice $29,263 $26,780 $29,677

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,559
Model Year201220182018
ModelLEAFJettaJetta
TrimSL1.8T SEL2.0T GLI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine107hp E170hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionA1T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$30,915$27,995$30,970
Adjustments for Features0-2,170-1,670
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,915$25,825$29,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,475
Total Invoice$29,263$26,780$29,677
Adjustments for Features0-2,076-1,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,263$24,704$28,077
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,373

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Features Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201220182018
ModelLEAFJettaJetta
TrimSL1.8T SEL2.0T GLI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Heated steering wheel$100  
Photovoltaic solar panel$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover$75  
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
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
24 kWh battery pack$0  
DC quick-charging capability$750  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
HD radio $50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0 
Detailed driving style feedback$100  
Digital instruments$0  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
LED headlights$1000  
Tachometer $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Heated second row seats$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver 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
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  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,345$6,515$6,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,170$1,670
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,076-1,600

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20122018
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.2,931 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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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