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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Nissan LEAF Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Nissan LEAF Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,135

Nissan LEAF SV   
Difference: $630

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,506

Nissan LEAF SV   
Difference: $999

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelBeetleLEAFLEAF
TrimTurboSVSL
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,395 $35,200 $37,250
Base Invoice $22,459 $33,707 $35,668
Xenon HID headlights 1,000    
Navigation Package 1,600    
Sunroof and Sound Package 3,000    
Door sill trim plates   125 125
Floor mats   170 170
Cargo cover   290  
Xenon HID headlights 860    
Navigation Package 1,536    
Sunroof and Sound Package 2,880    
Door sill trim plates   99 99
Floor mats   131 131
Cargo cover   219  
Options (change) 5,600 585 295
Options (change) 5,276 449 230
Destination 770 850 850
Gas Tax 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $29,765 $29,135 $30,895
Total Invoice $28,505 $27,506 $29,248

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Nissan LEAF

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan LEAF SV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $113
Model Year201220122012
ModelBeetleLEAFLEAF
TrimTurboSVSL
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4107hp E107hp E
TransmissionM6A1A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$29,765$29,135$30,895
Adjustments for Features-9250-1,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,840$29,135$29,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$210
Total Invoice$28,505$27,506$29,248
Adjustments for Features-8860-1,467
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,619$27,506$27,781
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$275

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year201220122012
ModelBeetleLEAFLEAF
TrimTurboSVSL
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
1-speed automatic $800$800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Photovoltaic solar panel  $250
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote app $25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera  $200
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter$0  
Rear wiper $175$175
Engine / Motor 
24 kWh battery pack $0$0
DC quick-charging capability  $750
Exterior 
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
iPod integration$100  
SD Card slot$25  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125
Boost gauge$75  
Cornering lights$50  
Detailed driving style feedback $100$100
Digital instruments $0$0
Fog lights$125 $125
Interior ambient lighting$150  
LED headlights $1000$1000
Tachometer$75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Metal pedals$75  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$4,540$3,615$5,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$925$0$1,550
Value of Feature Adjustments-8860-1,467

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20122012
ModelBeetleLEAF
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase99.9 in106.3 in
Length168.4 in175.0 in
Width71.2 in69.7 in
Height58.5 in61.0 in
Curb Weight2,940 lb.3,367 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in52.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft314.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested60034%
Total Not Requested115066%
Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900No
Total Requested57526%
Total Not Requested160074%

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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