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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: $30,915

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $120

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,263

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $309

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016201620162016
ModelLEAFPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimSL1.8T SE1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,250 $26,280 $30,495 $34,270 $36,835
Base Invoice $35,668 $25,203 $29,245 $32,865 $35,325
Floor mats 170 235 235    
Cargo net 20 100 100 100 100
Door sill trim plates 125        
Lighting Package   1,095 1,095    
Technology Package   2,130      
Rear spoiler   375 375 375 375
Floor mats 131 185 185    
Cargo net 15 80 80 80 80
Door sill trim plates 99        
Lighting Package   942 942    
Technology Package   2,042      
Rear spoiler   300 300 300 300
Options (change) 315 3,935 1,805 475 475
Options (change) 245 3,549 1,507 380 380
Destination 850 820 820 820 820
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0 0 0
Total Price $30,915 $31,035 $33,120 $35,565 $38,130
Total Invoice $29,263 $29,572 $31,572 $34,065 $36,525

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,997
Model Year20122016201620162016
ModelLEAFPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimSL1.8T SE1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine107hp E170hp I4170hp I4170hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionA1T6T6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$30,915$31,035$33,120$35,565$38,130
Adjustments for Features0-3,470-5,270-6,380-6,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,915$27,565$27,850$29,185$31,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$285$1,620$4,085
Total Invoice$29,263$29,572$31,572$34,065$36,525
Adjustments for Features0-3,306-5,024-6,111-6,207
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,263$26,266$26,548$27,954$30,318
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$282$1,688$4,052

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Features Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122016201620162016
ModelLEAFPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimSL1.8T SE1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual    $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600$600
Cruise control$150    
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel$100    
Photovoltaic solar panel$250    
Remote start   $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    
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention   $150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200$200
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25$25
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75    
Cargo mat$40$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $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
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Rear wiper$175    
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Engine / Motor 
24 kWh battery pack$0    
DC quick-charging capability$750    
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Sunroof $900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100
App support $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0$0$0
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25$25
Detailed driving style feedback$100    
Digital instruments$0    
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50$50$50
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
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, passenger seat $50   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
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, driver seat $100$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   
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$3,085$6,555$8,355$9,465$9,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,470$5,270$6,380$6,480
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,306-5,024-6,111-6,207

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

Specifications Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122016
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.3,231 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.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
LED headlights1000Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested112596%
Total Not Requested504%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Fog lights125Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rear cross-traffic collision intervention100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested160058%
Total Not Requested117542%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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