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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: $27,470

Volkswagen Passat TDI SE   
Difference: $1,270

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,253

Volkswagen Passat TDI SE   
Difference: $950

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122012201220122012
ModelLEAFLEAFPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimSVSLTDI SEV6 SE2.5L SEL2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,200 $37,250 $25,995 $28,995 $28,395 $29,895 $32,195 $32,950
Base Invoice $33,707 $35,668 $24,929 $27,806 $27,230 $28,670 $30,876 $31,600
Floor mats 170 170 125 125        
Cargo net 20 20 95 95 95 95 95 95
Cargo mat     110 110 125 125 125 125
Rear spoiler     375 375 375 375 375 375
Navigation system       1,600        
Floor mats 131 131 99 99        
Cargo net 15 15 69 69 69 69 69 69
Cargo mat     86 86 99 99 99 99
Rear spoiler     300 300 300 300 300 300
Navigation system       1,535        
Options (change) 190 190 705 2,305 595 595 595 595
Options (change) 146 146 554 2,089 468 468 468 468
Destination 850 850 770 770 770 770 770 770
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total Price $28,740 $30,790 $27,470 $32,070 $29,760 $31,260 $33,560 $34,315
Total Invoice $27,203 $29,164 $26,253 $30,665 $28,468 $29,908 $32,114 $32,838

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $668
Model Year20122012201220122012201220122012
ModelLEAFLEAFPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimSVSLTDI SEV6 SE2.5L SEL2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine107hp E107hp E140hp I4 D280hp V6170hp I5170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionA1A1M6S6T6T6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 680, 8400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16215/55-17235/45-18215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$28,740$30,790$27,470$32,070$29,760$31,260$33,560$34,315
Adjustments for Features-1,480-3,1050-2,650-2,915-4,990-4,990-5,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,260$27,685$27,470$29,420$26,845$26,270$28,570$29,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$425$1,200$3,150$575$0$2,300$2,955
Total Invoice$27,203$29,164$26,253$30,665$28,468$29,908$32,114$32,838
Adjustments for Features-1,401-2,9410-2,534-2,788-4,774-4,775-4,871
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,802$26,223$26,253$28,131$25,680$25,134$27,339$27,967
Cost Above Minimum$0$421$1,119$2,997$546$0$2,205$2,833

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Features Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122012201220122012201220122012
ModelLEAFLEAFPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimSVSLTDI SEV6 SE2.5L SEL2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800      
6-speed manual  $150     
6-speed automated manual   $1100  $1100$1100
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100$1100  
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100      
Photovoltaic solar panel $250      
Proximity key$250$250   $250$250$250
Remote app$25$25      
Remote start     $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener $100  $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0      
Rearview camera $200      
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$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 wiper$175$175      
Engine / Motor 
24 kWh battery pack$0$0      
DC quick-charging capability $750      
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75$75$75$75$75
Sunroof   $900$900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325     
CD player$125$125 $125$125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player    $0$0$0$0
HD radio  $50 $50$50$50$50
iPod integration   $100$100$100$100$100
Media drive    $15$15$15$15
Navigation system$600$600 $600$600$600$600$600
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Traffic information    $25$25$25$25
USB port$25$25      
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125$125$125$125
Cornering lights   $50 $50$50$50
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100      
Digital instruments$0$0      
Fog lights $125 $125 $125$125$125
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$150
LED headlights$1000$1000      
Tachometer  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$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$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Heated second row seats$200$200      
Leather seating surfaces     $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$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, passenger seat     $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     $0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350$350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350      
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100   $100
Total Value of Features$4,070$5,695$2,590$5,240$5,505$7,580$7,580$7,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,480$3,105$0$2,650$2,915$4,990$4,990$5,090
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,401-2,9410-2,534-2,788-4,774-4,775-4,871

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122012
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 V6 SE

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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