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Nissan LEAF vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan LEAF vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,130

Nissan LEAF SV   
Difference: $7,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,744

Nissan LEAF SV   
Difference: $6,757

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120082008
ModelLEAFLEAFPassatPassat
TrimSVSLLuxVR6
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $32,780 $33,720 $31,300 $39,200
Base Invoice $31,394 $32,293 $29,222 $36,669
iPod integration     0 0
Navigation system     1,800 1,800
iPod integration     0 0
Navigation system     1,589 1,589
Options (change) 0 0 1,800 1,800
Options (change) 0 0 1,589 1,589
Destination 850 850 690 690
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 0 0
Total Price $26,130 $27,070 $33,790 $41,690
Total Invoice $24,744 $25,643 $31,501 $38,948

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan LEAF SV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,347
Model Year2011201120082008
ModelLEAFLEAFPassatPassat
TrimSVSLLuxVR6
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine107hp E107hp E200hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionA1A1T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 680, 8600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16235/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$26,130$27,070$33,790$41,690
Adjustments for Features0-875-4,730-7,135
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,130$26,195$29,060$34,555
Cost Above Minimum$0$65$0$5,495
Total Invoice$24,744$25,643$31,501$38,948
Adjustments for Features0-829-4,410-6,666
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,744$24,814$27,091$32,282
Cost Above Minimum$0$70$0$5,191

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Features Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2011201120082008
ModelLEAFLEAFPassatPassat
TrimSVSLLuxVR6
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Photovoltaic solar panel $250  
Power liftgate  $350$350
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app$25$25  
Sunshades, second row  $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rearview camera $200  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Cargo net   $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
iPod integration  $100$100
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass  $0$0
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100  
Digital instruments$0$0  
Fog lights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Tachometer  $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Center armrest(s), front row  $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Floor mats  $75$75
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,320$4,195$8,050$10,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$875$4,730$7,135
Value of Feature Adjustments0-829-4,410-6,666

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112008
ModelLEAFPassat
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase106.3 in106.7 in
Length175.0 in188.0 in
Width69.7 in71.7 in
Height61.0 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,367 lb.3,474 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.5 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.5 ft335.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft361.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat Lux

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat VR6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%

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