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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: $28,865

Nissan LEAF SV   
Difference: $3,625

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122020
ModelLEAFLEAFPassat
TrimSVSLSEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,200 $37,250 $31,095
Cargo net 20 20 100
Floor mats 170 170  
Door sill trim plates 125 125  
Rear spoiler     375
Cargo net 15 15 80
Floor mats 131 131  
Door sill trim plates 99 99  
Rear spoiler     300
Options (change) 315 315 475
Options (change) 245 245 380
Destination 850 850 920
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 0
Total Price $28,865 $30,915 $32,490

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,330
Model Year201220122020
ModelLEAFLEAFPassat
TrimSVSLSEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine107hp E107hp E174hp I4
TransmissionA1A1T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)106/92 MPG106/92 MPG23/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16235/45-18
Total Price$28,865$30,915$32,490
Adjustments for Features0-1,625-8,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,865$29,290$24,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$425$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201220122020
ModelLEAFLEAFPassat
TrimSVSLSEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Photovoltaic solar panel $250 
Remote start  $150
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
24 kWh battery pack$0$0 
DC quick-charging capability $750 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
HD radio  $50
Mirrorlink support  $0
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Automatic headlights $125$125
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100 
Digital instruments$0$0 
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Tachometer  $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row  $75
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$2,010$3,635$10,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,625$8,205
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,538-328

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122020
ModelLEAFPassat
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.4 in
Length175.0 in193.6 in
Width69.7 in72.2 in
Height61.0 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,366 lb.3,325 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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