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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: $21,015

Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T Classic   
Difference: $8,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,207

Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T Classic   
Difference: $7,299

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015201520122012
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetleLEAFLEAF
Trim1.8T1.8T ClassicTDIR-LineSVSL
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $20,695 $20,195 $25,330 $25,450 $35,200 $37,250
Base Invoice $19,867 $19,387 $24,317 $24,433 $33,707 $35,668
Door sill trim plates         125 125
Floor mats         170 170
Cargo cover         290  
Door sill trim plates         99 99
Floor mats         131 131
Cargo cover         219  
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 585 295
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 449 230
Destination 820 820 820 820 850 850
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $21,515 $21,015 $26,150 $26,270 $29,135 $30,895
Total Invoice $20,687 $20,207 $25,137 $25,253 $27,506 $29,248

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Nissan LEAF

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T Classic
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,344
Model Year201520152015201520122012
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetleLEAFLEAF
Trim1.8T1.8T ClassicTDIR-LineSVSL
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp I4170hp I4150hp I4 D210hp I4107hp E107hp E
TransmissionM5T6M6M6A1A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 8?, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$21,515$21,015$26,150$26,270$29,135$30,895
Adjustments for Features0-2,100-1,150-675-3,150-4,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,515$18,915$25,000$25,595$25,985$26,195
Cost Above Minimum$2,600$0$6,085$6,680$0$210
Total Invoice$20,687$20,207$25,137$25,253$27,506$29,248
Adjustments for Features0-2,019-1,105-649-2,974-4,449
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,687$18,188$24,032$24,604$24,532$24,799
Cost Above Minimum$2,499$0$5,844$6,416$0$267

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year201520152015201520122012
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetleLEAFLEAF
Trim1.8T1.8T ClassicTDIR-LineSVSL
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0     
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100    
6-speed manual  $150$150  
1-speed automatic    $800$800
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel    $100$100
Photovoltaic solar panel     $250
Power rear side windows    $200$200
Proximity key  $250 $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250  
Universal garage door opener     $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera  $200  $200
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat    $40$40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front    $200$200
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0  
Rear wiper    $175$175
Engine / Motor 
24 kWh battery pack    $0$0
DC quick-charging capability     $750
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0  
Rear spoiler $200 $200$200$200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325   
CD player$125$125 $125$125$125
HD radio  $50   
iPod integration$100$100$100$100  
Navigation system $600  $600$600
Satellite radio $200$200 $200$200
SD Card slot  $25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200  
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$75  
Cornering lights   $50  
Detailed driving style feedback    $100$100
Digital instruments    $0$0
Fog lights   $125 $125
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150  
LED headlights    $1000$1000
Tachometer$75$75$75$75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75$75  
Heated second row seats    $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Metal pedals   $75  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 $0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels    $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Total Value of Features$1,815$3,915$2,965$2,490$4,965$6,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,100$1,150$675$3,150$4,700
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,019-1,105-649-2,974-4,449

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20152012
ModelBeetleLEAF
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase100.0 in106.3 in
Length168.4 in175.0 in
Width71.2 in69.7 in
Height58.5 in61.0 in
Curb Weight3,013 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
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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