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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: $29,800

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $13,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,832

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $12,176

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182008
ModelLEAFPassat
TrimSLVR6
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $36,200 $39,200
Base Invoice $34,285 $36,669
Floor mats 190  
Cargo net 25  
iPod integration   0
Heated front seats   225
Navigation system   1,800
Adaptive cruise control   975
Floor mats 144  
Cargo net 18  
iPod integration   0
Heated front seats   199
Navigation system   1,589
Adaptive cruise control   861
Options (change) 215 3,000
Options (change) 162 2,649
Destination 885 690
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $29,800 $42,890
Total Invoice $27,832 $40,008

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan LEAF SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,282
Model Year20182008
ModelLEAFPassat
TrimSLVR6
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine147hp E280hp V6
TransmissionA1T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17235/40-18
Total Price$29,800$42,890
Adjustments for Features0-2,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,800$40,860
Total Invoice$27,832$40,008
Adjustments for Features0-1,894
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,832$38,114

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Features Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182008
ModelLEAFPassat
TrimSLVR6
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Full-size spare tire $225
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heat pump$250 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
40 kWh battery pack$0 
6.6 kW onboard charger$500 
DC quick-charging capability$750 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Detailed driving style feedback$100 
Digital instruments$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Tachometer $75
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
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 recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,135$8,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,030
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,894

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182008
ModelLEAFPassat
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase106.3 in106.7 in
Length176.4 in188.0 in
Width70.5 in71.7 in
Height61.4 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,434 lb.3,474 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.5 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.6 ft335.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
30.0 ft361.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat VR6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%

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