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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: $14,016

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620202020
ModelGolf / GTILEAFLEAF
TrimGLSSV PlusSL Plus
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $18,390 $39,750 $43,900
Stability control 280    
Cold Weather Package 150    
Cargo net 69 25 25
Cargo cover   145  
Floor mats   190 190
Stability control 247    
Cold Weather Package 133    
Cargo net 55 18 18
Cargo cover   94  
Floor mats   144 144
Options (change) 499 360 215
Options (change) 435 256 162
Destination 630 925 925
Gas Tax 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $19,519 $33,535 $37,540

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan LEAF SV Plus
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,421
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,656
Model Year200620202020
ModelGolf / GTILEAFLEAF
TrimGLSSV PlusSL Plus
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine115hp I4214hp E214hp E
TransmissionM5A1A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/31 MPG118/97 MPG118/97 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 8?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15215/50-17215/50-17
Total Price$19,519$33,535$37,540
Adjustments for Features0-4,595-8,245
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,519$28,940$29,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$355

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year200620202020
ModelGolf / GTILEAFLEAF
TrimGLSSV PlusSL Plus
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
1-speed automatic $800$800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
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 
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Forward collision warning $200$200
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
Heat pump  $250
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter$0  
Engine / Motor 
40 kWh battery pack $0$0
6.6 kW onboard charger $500$500
DC quick-charging capability $750$750
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
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  
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system $600$600
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Detailed driving style feedback $100$100
Digital instruments $0$0
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Outside temperature display $50$50
Tachometer$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  
Heated front seats$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height 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
Total Value of Features$1,990$6,585$10,235
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,595$8,245
Value of Feature Adjustments08661,409

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20062020
ModelGolf / GTILEAF
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase98.9 in106.3 in
Length164.9 in176.4 in
Width68.3 in70.5 in
Height56.7 in61.4 in
Curb Weight3,078 lb.3,882 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.7 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 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.0 ft323.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
41.8 ft330.0 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 Plus

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

Option Package Details
Nissan LEAF SL Plus

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

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