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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: $26,200

Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI   
Difference: $2,935

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,029

Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI   
Difference: $2,477

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120122012
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTILEAFLEAF
TrimTDIGTISVSL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,885 $24,295 $35,200 $37,250
Base Invoice $22,930 $23,323 $33,707 $35,668
Cold Weather Package 250      
Xenon HID headlights 700      
Navigation system 595 1,405    
Sunroof   2,100    
Door sill trim plates     125 125
Floor mats     170 170
Cargo cover     290  
Cold Weather Package 215      
Xenon HID headlights 602      
Navigation system 512 1,349    
Sunroof   2,016    
Door sill trim plates     99 99
Floor mats     131 131
Cargo cover     219  
Options (change) 1,545 3,505 585 295
Options (change) 1,329 3,365 449 230
Destination 770 770 850 850
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $26,200 $28,570 $29,135 $30,895
Total Invoice $25,029 $27,458 $27,506 $29,248

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,675
Model Year2011201120122012
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTILEAFLEAF
TrimTDIGTISVSL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine140hp I4 D200hp I4107hp E107hp E
TransmissionM6M6A1A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$26,200$28,570$29,135$30,895
Adjustments for Features0-1,480-850-2,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,200$27,090$28,285$28,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$890$0$210
Total Invoice$25,029$27,458$27,506$29,248
Adjustments for Features0-1,422-802-2,272
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,029$26,036$26,704$26,976
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,007$0$272

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year2011201120122012
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTILEAFLEAF
TrimTDIGTISVSL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
1-speed automatic  $800$800
FWD$0$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$250  
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Rearview camera   $200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo mat  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Engine / Motor 
24 kWh battery pack  $0$0
DC quick-charging capability   $750
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof $900  
Infotainment 
HD radio$50$50  
iPod integration$100$100  
SD Card slot$25$25  
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
Compass$0$0  
Detailed driving style feedback  $100$100
Digital instruments  $0$0
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50  
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Tachometer$75$75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10 $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger$10 $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100  
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Metal pedals $75  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$2,960$4,440$3,810$5,360
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,480$850$2,400
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,422-802-2,272

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20112012
ModelGolf / GTILEAF
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.5 in106.3 in
Length165.4 in175.0 in
Width70.3 in69.7 in
Height58.3 in61.0 in
Curb Weight2,969 lb.3,367 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in52.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft314.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested12510%
Total Not Requested112590%

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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