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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: $29,765

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $740

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,488

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $17

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017
ModelBeetleLEAF
TrimTurboSL
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,395 $36,790
Base Invoice $22,459 $34,843
Navigation Package 1,600  
Sunroof and Sound Package 3,000  
Xenon HID headlights 1,000  
Door sill trim plates   130
Floor mats   200
Navigation Package 1,536  
Sunroof and Sound Package 2,880  
Xenon HID headlights 860  
Door sill trim plates   106
Floor mats   154
Options (change) 5,600 330
Options (change) 5,276 260
Destination 770 885
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $29,765 $30,505
Total Invoice $28,505 $28,488

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Nissan LEAF

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan LEAF SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,328
Model Year20122017
ModelBeetleLEAF
TrimTurboSL
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4107hp E
TransmissionM6A1
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19215/50-17
Total Price$29,765$30,505
Adjustments for Features0-2,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,765$28,030
Total Invoice$28,505$28,488
Adjustments for Features0-2,311
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,505$26,177

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20122017
ModelBeetleLEAF
TrimTurboSL
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
1-speed automatic $800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Photovoltaic solar panel $250
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual $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
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Heat pump $250
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear wiper $175
Engine / Motor 
30 kWh battery pack $0
6.6 kW onboard charger $500
DC quick-charging capability $750
Exterior 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Boost gauge$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Detailed driving style feedback $100
Digital instruments $0
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights $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
Leather door panel trim$250 
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 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,015$5,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,475
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,311

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Beetle vs. Nissan LEAF features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20122017
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.3,324 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.7 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.4 ft323.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		29.9 ft330.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Beetle vs. Nissan LEAF specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%
Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested57526%
Total Not Requested160074%

Option Package Details
Nissan LEAF SL

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

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