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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: $19,519

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $9,511

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,203

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $9,219

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620122012
ModelGolf / GTILEAFLEAF
TrimGLSSVSL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $18,390 $35,200 $37,250
Base Invoice $17,138 $33,707 $35,668
Cold Weather Package 150    
Stability control 280    
Cargo net 69 20 20
Floor mats   170 170
Cargo cover   290  
Cold Weather Package 133    
Stability control 247    
Cargo net 55 15 15
Floor mats   131 131
Cargo cover   219  
Options (change) 499 480 190
Options (change) 435 365 146
Destination 630 850 850
Gas Tax 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $19,519 $29,030 $30,790
Total Invoice $18,203 $27,422 $29,164

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,266
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,154
Model Year200620122012
ModelGolf / GTILEAFLEAF
TrimGLSSVSL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine115hp I4107hp E107hp E
TransmissionM5A1A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$19,519$29,030$30,790
Adjustments for Features0-3,245-4,795
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,519$25,785$25,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$210
Total Invoice$18,203$27,422$29,164
Adjustments for Features0-3,065-4,542
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,203$24,357$24,622
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$265

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year200620122012
ModelGolf / GTILEAFLEAF
TrimGLSSVSL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
1-speed automatic $800$800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Photovoltaic solar panel  $250
Proximity key $250$250
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 
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 mat $40$40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter$0  
Engine / Motor 
24 kWh battery pack $0$0
DC quick-charging capability  $750
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$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  
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
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
LED headlights $1000$1000
Outside temperature display $50$50
Tachometer$75  
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$1,965$5,210$6,760
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,245$4,795
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,065-4,542

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20062012
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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%

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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