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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: $24,590

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $1,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,577

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $728

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182012201220122012
ModelLEAFLEAFJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimSVSLTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,490 $36,200 $22,775 $23,445 $24,805 $23,745
Base Invoice $30,776 $34,285 $21,864 $22,507 $23,813 $22,795
Floor mats 190 190        
Navigation Package     1,130      
Premium Package     1,440      
Rear spoiler     375 375 375 375
Navigation system           900
Autobahn Package           2,050
Floor mats 144 144        
Navigation Package     1,084      
Premium Package     1,382      
Rear spoiler     300 300 300 300
Navigation system           864
Autobahn Package           1,968
Options (change) 190 190 2,945 375 375 3,325
Options (change) 144 144 2,766 300 300 3,132
Destination 885 885 770 770 770 770
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 0 0 0 0
Total Price $26,065 $29,775 $26,490 $24,590 $25,950 $27,840
Total Invoice $24,305 $27,814 $25,400 $23,577 $24,883 $26,697

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan LEAF SL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan LEAF SV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $990
Model Year201820182012201220122012
ModelLEAFLEAFJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimSVSLTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine147hp E147hp E140hp I4 D170hp I5170hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionA1A1M6M5T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 7400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17215/50-17205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$26,065$29,775$26,490$24,590$25,950$27,840
Adjustments for Features-1,945-5,6700-100-1,200-475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,120$24,105$26,490$24,490$24,750$27,365
Cost Above Minimum$15$0$2,000$0$260$2,875
Total Invoice$24,305$27,814$25,400$23,577$24,883$26,697
Adjustments for Features-1,814-5,2970-96-1,151-455
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,491$22,517$25,400$23,481$23,732$26,242
Cost Above Minimum$0$26$1,919$0$251$2,761

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Features Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201820182012201220122012
ModelLEAFLEAFJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimSVSLTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800    
6-speed manual  $150  $150
5-speed manual   $0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100 
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600    
Cruise control  $150$150$150$150
Heated steering wheel $100    
Remote app$25$25    
Remote climate control$25$25    
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener $100    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Around view cameras $500    
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200    
Blind spot warning system $200    
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100    
Driver drowsiness monitor $150    
Forward collision warning$200$200    
Full-size spare tire  $225$225$225$225
Rearview camera$200     
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment     $50
Cargo cover $75    
Cargo mat$40$40    
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200   $200
Dual-zone climate control     $125
Heat pump $250    
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0$0$0
Rear wiper$175$175    
Engine / Motor 
40 kWh battery pack$0$0    
6.6 kW onboard charger$500$500    
DC quick-charging capability$750$750    
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     $25
Sunroof  $900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0    
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325 
CD player$125$125$125  $125
HD radio$50$50 $50$50 
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25    
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200    
Traffic + travel information$25$25    
USB port$25$25    
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150    
Automatic headlights$125$125    
Compass     $0
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100    
Digital instruments$0$0    
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750    
Tachometer  $75$75$75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row  $75$75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Metal pedals     $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100    
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100    
Power recliner, driver seat $100    
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100    
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)    $0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Total Value of Features$4,660$8,385$2,715$2,815$3,915$3,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,945$5,670$0$100$1,200$475
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,814-5,2970-96-1,151-455

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20182012
ModelLEAFJetta
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in104.4 in
Length176.4 in182.2 in
Width70.5 in70.0 in
Height61.4 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,434 lb.2,805 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 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 Legroom33.5 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.6 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
30.0 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50Yes
SD Card slot25No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested503%
Total Not Requested147597%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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