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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: $26,340

Nissan LEAF SV   
Difference: $1,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,505

Nissan LEAF SV   
Difference: $1,738

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelBeetleLEAFLEAF
TrimSESVSL
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,020 $32,490 $36,200
Base Invoice $23,058 $30,776 $34,285
Floor mats 235 190 190
Premium Package 2,500    
Door sill trim plates   130 130
Cargo cover   145  
Floor mats 185 144 144
Premium Package 2,150    
Door sill trim plates   106 106
Cargo cover   94  
Options (change) 2,735 465 320
Options (change) 2,335 344 250
Destination 850 885 885
Gas Tax 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $27,605 $26,340 $29,905
Total Invoice $26,243 $24,505 $27,920

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Nissan LEAF

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Beetle SE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan LEAF SV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $40
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $417
Model Year201820182018
ModelBeetleLEAFLEAF
TrimSESVSL
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine174hp I4147hp E147hp E
TransmissionT6A1A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG125/100 MPG125/100 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18215/50-17215/50-17
Total Price$27,605$26,340$29,905
Adjustments for Features-1,3900-3,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,215$26,340$26,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$85$0
Total Invoice$26,243$24,505$27,920
Adjustments for Features-1,3210-3,408
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,922$24,505$24,512
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year201820182018
ModelBeetleLEAFLEAF
TrimSESVSL
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
1-speed automatic $800$800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote climate control $25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Blind spot warning system$200 $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 $100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rearview camera$200$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Heat pump  $250
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Engine / Motor 
40 kWh battery pack $0$0
6.6 kW onboard charger $500$500
DC quick-charging capability $750$750
Exterior 
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Mirrorlink support$0  
SD Card slot$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Cornering lights$50  
Detailed driving style feedback $100$100
Digital instruments $0$0
Heated mirrors$25 $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Tachometer$75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75  
Heated front seats$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Total Value of Features$5,365$3,975$7,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,390$0$3,650
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3210-3,408

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20182018
ModelBeetleLEAF
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase100.0 in106.3 in
Length168.4 in176.4 in
Width71.2 in70.5 in
Height58.5 in61.4 in
Curb Weight3,012 lb.3,433 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 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft323.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft330.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Cornering lights50No
LED tail lights0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested130052%
Total Not Requested120048%

Option Package Details
Nissan LEAF SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan LEAF SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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