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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: $21,075

Volkswagen Golf / GTI   
Difference: $13,065

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120212021
ModelGolf / GTILEAFLEAF
TrimBaseSV PlusSL Plus
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,755 $40,520 $43,970
Bluetooth cell phone link 300    
Cold Weather Package 250    
Cargo cover   145  
Bluetooth cell phone link 258    
Cold Weather Package 215    
Cargo cover   94  
Options (change) 550 145 0
Options (change) 473 94 0
Destination 770 975 975
Gas Tax 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $21,075 $34,140 $37,445

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan LEAF SV Plus
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,950
Model Year201120212021
ModelGolf / GTILEAFLEAF
TrimBaseSV PlusSL Plus
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp I5214hp E214hp E
TransmissionT6A1A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/31 MPG118/97 MPG118/97 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15215/50-17215/50-17
Total Price$21,075$34,140$37,445
Adjustments for Features0-3,660-7,310
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,075$30,480$30,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$345$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year201120212021
ModelGolf / GTILEAFLEAF
TrimBaseSV PlusSL Plus
Body4dr 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
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 
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
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Full-size spare tire$225  
Rearview camera $200 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
HD radio $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
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass$0  
Detailed driving style feedback $100$100
Digital instruments $0$0
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors$25 $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Tachometer$75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Heated front seats$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
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 $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$2,640$6,300$9,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,660$7,310
Value of Feature Adjustments06891,274

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20112021
ModelGolf / GTILEAF
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.5 in106.3 in
Length165.4 in176.4 in
Width70.3 in70.5 in
Height58.3 in61.4 in
Curb Weight3,025 lb.3,882 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.7 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 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft323.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft330.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI

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

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