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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Nissan LEAF Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Nissan LEAF Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,028

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $3,772

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,716

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $3,144

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201420142014
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleLEAFLEAFLEAF
TrimSSESSVSL
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $17,475 $20,525 $28,980 $32,000 $35,020
Base Invoice $16,381 $19,538 $27,154 $29,979 $32,803
Heated front seats 225        
iPod integration 199 199      
Rear spoiler 479 479      
Floor mats     170 170 170
Cargo cover     300 300  
Heated front seats 199        
iPod integration 176 176      
Rear spoiler 310 310      
Floor mats     131 131 131
Cargo cover     225 225  
Options (change) 903 678 470 470 170
Options (change) 685 486 356 356 131
Destination 650 650 850 850 850
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $19,028 $21,853 $22,800 $25,820 $28,540
Total Invoice $17,716 $20,674 $20,860 $23,685 $26,284

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Nissan LEAF

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $727
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $358
Model Year20082008201420142014
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleLEAFLEAFLEAF
TrimSSESSVSL
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine150hp I5150hp I5107hp E107hp E107hp E
TransmissionM5T6A1A1A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 4?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16205/55-16215/50-17
Total Price$19,028$21,853$22,800$25,820$28,540
Adjustments for Features0-2,125-3,045-5,195-7,445
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,028$19,728$19,755$20,625$21,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$700$0$870$1,340
Total Invoice$17,716$20,674$20,860$23,685$26,284
Adjustments for Features0-2,010-2,786-4,765-6,856
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,716$18,664$18,074$18,920$19,428
Cost Above Minimum$0$948$0$846$1,354

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20082008201420142014
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleLEAFLEAFLEAF
TrimSSESSVSL
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100   
1-speed automatic  $800$800$800
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150 $150$150
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100
Photovoltaic solar panel    $250
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote app   $25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Universal garage door opener    $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200
Heat pump   $250$250
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15   
Interior air filter$0$0   
Rear wiper  $175$175$175
Engine / Motor 
24 kWh battery pack  $0$0$0
3.6 kW onboard charger  $0  
6.6 kW onboard charger   $500$500
DC quick-charging capability    $750
Exterior 
Sunroof $900   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
iPod integration$100$100   
Navigation system   $600$600
Pandora internet radio connectivity   $0$0
Traffic information   $25$25
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150
Automatic headlights    $125
Detailed driving style feedback  $100$100$100
Digital instruments  $0$0$0
Fog lights    $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000
Tachometer$75$75   
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25   
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75   
Heated second row seats  $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces    $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350
Total Value of Features$1,365$3,490$4,410$6,560$8,810
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,125$3,045$5,195$7,445
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,010-2,786-4,765-6,856

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20082014
ModelNew BeetleLEAF
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase98.7 in106.3 in
Length161.1 in175.0 in
Width67.9 in69.7 in
Height59.0 in61.0 in
Curb Weight2,885 lb.3,257 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom39.4 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in52.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft324.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
27.2 ft330.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan LEAF S

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Nissan LEAF SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Nissan LEAF SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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