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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: $27,070

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $3,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,643

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $3,190

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112013201320132013
ModelLEAFPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimSL2.5L SEL2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,720 $28,925 $30,425 $32,915 $33,525
Base Invoice $32,293 $27,738 $29,178 $31,564 $32,151
Rear spoiler   375 375 375 375
Rear spoiler   300 300 300 300
Options (change) 0 375 375 375 375
Options (change) 0 300 300 300 300
Destination 850 795 795 795 795
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0 0 0
Total Price $27,070 $30,095 $31,595 $34,085 $34,695
Total Invoice $25,643 $28,833 $30,273 $32,659 $33,246

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan LEAF SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,291
Model Year20112013201320132013
ModelLEAFPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimSL2.5L SEL2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine107hp E170hp I5170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionA1T6T6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$27,070$30,095$31,595$34,085$34,695
Adjustments for Features0-1,410-3,485-3,485-3,585
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,070$28,685$28,110$30,600$31,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$575$0$2,490$3,000
Total Invoice$25,643$28,833$30,273$32,659$33,246
Adjustments for Features0-1,351-3,339-3,339-3,435
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,643$27,482$26,934$29,320$29,811
Cost Above Minimum$0$548$0$2,386$2,877

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Features Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112013201320132013
ModelLEAFPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimSL2.5L SEL2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100  
6-speed automated manual   $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Photovoltaic solar panel$250    
Proximity key$250 $250$250$250
Remote app$25    
Remote start  $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0    
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75    
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Rear wiper$175    
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75$75
Sunroof $900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15$15
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Traffic information $25$25$25$25
USB port$25    
Voice control for nav and audio$100    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25$25
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Detailed driving style feedback$100    
Digital instruments$0    
Fog lights$125 $125$125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
LED headlights$1000    
Tachometer $75$75$75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Floor mats $75$75$75$75
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$3,495$4,905$6,980$6,980$7,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,410$3,485$3,485$3,585
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,351-3,339-3,339-3,435

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See a complete comparison of Nissan LEAF vs. Volkswagen Passat features.

Specifications Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112013
ModelLEAFPassat
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.4 in
Length175.0 in191.6 in
Width69.7 in72.2 in
Height61.0 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,367 lb.3,167 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.5 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		14.5 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		0.0 ft315.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Nissan LEAF vs. Volkswagen Passat specs.

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