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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: $28,805

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $4,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,873

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $5,113

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152015
ModelLEAFPassatPassatPassat
TrimSL1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,120 $31,790 $33,925 $35,995
Base Invoice $33,265 $30,486 $32,534 $34,519
Cargo net 25 100 100 100
Floor mats 180      
Door sill trim plates 130      
Rear spoiler   375 375 375
Illuminated door sill trim plates   375 375 375
Cargo net 18 80 80 80
Floor mats 134      
Door sill trim plates 106      
Rear spoiler   300 300 300
Illuminated door sill trim plates   300 300 300
Options (change) 335 850 850 850
Options (change) 258 680 680 680
Destination 850 820 820 820
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0 0
Total Price $28,805 $33,460 $35,595 $37,665
Total Invoice $26,873 $31,986 $34,034 $36,019

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan LEAF SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,779
Model Year2015201520152015
ModelLEAFPassatPassatPassat
TrimSL1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine107hp E170hp I4150hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionA1T6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$28,805$33,460$35,595$37,665
Adjustments for Features0-1,395-1,395-1,495
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,805$32,065$34,200$36,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,135$4,105
Total Invoice$26,873$31,986$34,034$36,019
Adjustments for Features0-1,334-1,334-1,430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,873$30,652$32,700$34,589
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,048$3,937

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Features Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2015201520152015
ModelLEAFPassatPassatPassat
TrimSL1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
6-speed automated manual  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100   
Photovoltaic solar panel$250   
Remote start $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo mat$40   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heat pump$250   
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   
Engine / Motor 
24 kWh battery pack$0   
6.6 kW onboard charger$500   
DC quick-charging capability$750   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
Pandora internet radio connectivity$0   
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
USB port$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Detailed driving style feedback$100   
Digital instruments$0   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
LED headlights$1000   
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$50
Door sill trim plates$100   
Heated second row seats$200   
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450$450$450
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,935$6,330$6,330$6,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,395$1,395$1,495
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,334-1,334-1,430

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20152015
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 Weight3,257 lb.3,173 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 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 Legroom33.3 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.0 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
30.0 ft315.9 ft3

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