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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: $4,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,643

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $4,159

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201820182018
ModelLEAFPassatPassatPassat
TrimSL2.0T SE2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,720 $26,295 $31,650 $34,650
Base Invoice $32,293 $25,217 $30,353 $33,230
Technology Package   3,300    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325    
Rear spoiler   375 375 375
Technology Package   3,165    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   270    
Rear spoiler   300 300 300
Options (change) 0 4,000 375 375
Options (change) 0 3,735 300 300
Destination 850 850 850 850
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0 0
Total Price $27,070 $31,145 $32,875 $35,875
Total Invoice $25,643 $29,802 $31,503 $34,380

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,873
Model Year2011201820182018
ModelLEAFPassatPassatPassat
TrimSL2.0T SE2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine107hp E174hp I4174hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionA1T6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$27,070$31,145$32,875$35,875
Adjustments for Features0-5,470-8,070-8,220
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,070$25,675$24,805$27,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$870$0$2,850
Total Invoice$25,643$29,802$31,503$34,380
Adjustments for Features0-5,234-7,733-7,877
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,643$24,568$23,770$26,503
Cost Above Minimum$0$798$0$2,733

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Features Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2011201820182018
ModelLEAFPassatPassatPassat
TrimSL2.0T SE2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600
Cruise control$150   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Photovoltaic solar panel$250   
Remote start $150$150$150
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0$0
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Compass $0  
Detailed driving style feedback$100   
Digital instruments$0   
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50$50
Tachometer $75$75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Floor mats $75$75$75
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$2,295$7,765$10,365$10,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,470$8,070$8,220
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,234-7,733-7,877

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112018
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.3,275 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 2.0T SE

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Remote start150No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Door sill trim plates100No
235/45HR18 tires400No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
LED headlights1000Yes
LED tail lights0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested195049%
Total Not Requested202551%

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