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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Nissan LEAF Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Nissan LEAF Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $16,940

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GL   
Difference: $9,190

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,835

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GL   
Difference: $8,909

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620112011
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTILEAFLEAF
TrimGLGLSSVSL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $16,030 $18,390 $32,780 $33,720
Base Invoice $14,958 $17,138 $31,394 $32,293
Stability control 280 280    
Stability control 247 247    
Options (change) 280 280 0 0
Options (change) 247 247 0 0
Destination 630 630 850 850
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $16,940 $19,300 $26,130 $27,070
Total Invoice $15,835 $18,015 $24,744 $25,643

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Nissan LEAF

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,126
Model Year2006200620112011
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTILEAFLEAF
TrimGLGLSSVSL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine115hp I4115hp I4107hp E107hp E
TransmissionM5M5A1A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8200, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15195/65-15205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$16,940$19,300$26,130$27,070
Adjustments for Features0-1,250-3,995-4,870
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$16,940$18,050$22,135$22,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,110$0$65
Total Invoice$15,835$18,015$24,744$25,643
Adjustments for Features0-1,167-3,783-4,613
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$15,835$16,848$20,961$21,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,013$0$69

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year2006200620112011
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTILEAFLEAF
TrimGLGLSSVSL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
1-speed automatic  $800$800
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Photovoltaic solar panel   $250
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Rearview camera   $200
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Traction control  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 $75
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Interior air filter$0$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof $900  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
Cassette player$50$50  
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation system  $600$600
Satellite radio  $200$200
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
Digital instruments  $0$0
Fog lights   $125
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Tachometer$75$75  
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75  
Floor mats$75$75  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Total Value of Features$875$2,125$4,870$5,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,250$3,995$4,870
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,167-3,783-4,613

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20062011
ModelGolf / GTILEAF
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase98.9 in106.3 in
Length164.9 in175.0 in
Width68.3 in69.7 in
Height56.7 in61.0 in
Curb Weight3,035 lb.3,367 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.4 in52.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.0 ft314.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
41.8 ft30.0 ft3

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