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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: $20

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,643

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $310

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201420142014201420142014
ModelLEAFPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimSL2.5L SE1.8T SETDI SE1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,720 $23,945 $24,775 $26,675 $31,295 $33,395 $34,265
Base Invoice $32,293 $22,963 $23,760 $25,582 $30,011 $32,026 $32,860
Navigation system   1,150 1,200        
Sunroof   800 820 900      
Rear spoiler   375 375 375 375 375 375
Navigation Package       1,700      
Navigation system   1,103 1,151        
Sunroof   767 785 862      
Rear spoiler   300 300 300 300 300 300
Navigation Package       1,630      
Options (change) 0 2,325 2,395 2,975 375 375 375
Options (change) 0 2,170 2,236 2,792 300 300 300
Destination 850 820 820 820 820 820 820
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total Price $27,070 $27,090 $27,990 $30,470 $32,490 $34,590 $35,460
Total Invoice $25,643 $25,953 $26,816 $29,194 $31,131 $33,146 $33,980

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan LEAF SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $51
Model Year2011201420142014201420142014
ModelLEAFPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimSL2.5L SE1.8T SETDI SE1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine107hp E170hp I5170hp I4140hp I4 D170hp I4140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionA1M5M5M6T6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 680, 880, 880, 8400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$27,070$27,090$27,990$30,470$32,490$34,590$35,460
Adjustments for Features0-270-270-670-4,235-4,235-4,335
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,070$26,820$27,720$29,800$28,255$30,355$31,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$900$2,980$1,435$3,535$4,305
Total Invoice$25,643$25,953$26,816$29,194$31,131$33,146$33,980
Adjustments for Features0-259-259-642-4,058-4,058-4,154
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,643$25,694$26,557$28,552$27,073$29,088$29,826
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$863$2,858$1,379$3,394$4,132

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Features Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2011201420142014201420142014
ModelLEAFPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimSL2.5L SE1.8T SETDI SE1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800      
5-speed manual $0$0    
6-speed manual   $150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100  
6-speed automated manual     $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Photovoltaic solar panel$250      
Remote start    $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener$100   $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0      
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75      
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0$0$0
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100$100
Rear wiper$175      
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75$75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25$25
Sunroof $900$900$900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player    $0$0$0
HD radio    $50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100$100$100$100
Media drive    $15$15$15
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information    $25$25$25
USB port$25      
Voice control for nav and audio$100      
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25$25$25$25
Cornering lights   $50$50$50$50
Detailed driving style feedback$100      
Digital instruments$0      
Fog lights$125  $125$125$125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150$150
LED headlights$1000      
Tachometer $75$75$75$75$75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$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$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50$50
Floor mats    $75$75$75
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces    $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50      
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat    $200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat    $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0   
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces    $450$450$450
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350      
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls      $100
Total Value of Features$3,320$3,590$3,590$3,990$7,555$7,555$7,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$270$270$670$4,235$4,235$4,335
Value of Feature Adjustments0-259-259-642-4,058-4,058-4,154

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112014
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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SE

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
235/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SE

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
235/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat TDI SE

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
235/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bodyside moldings75No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested97589%
Total Not Requested12511%

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