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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: $30,505

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $860

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,488

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $1,653

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122017
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTILEAF
TrimGTIRSL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,595 $34,590 $36,790
Base Invoice $23,611 $33,207 $34,843
Autobahn Package 6,000    
Door sill trim plates     130
Floor mats     200
Autobahn Package 5,760    
Door sill trim plates     106
Floor mats     154
Options (change) 6,000 0 330
Options (change) 5,760 0 260
Destination 770 770 885
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $31,365 $35,360 $30,505
Total Invoice $30,141 $33,977 $28,488

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan LEAF SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,283
Model Year201220122017
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTILEAF
TrimGTIRSL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4256hp I4107hp E
TransmissionM6M6A1
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18215/50-17
Total Price$31,365$35,360$30,505
Adjustments for Features0-700-1,745
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,365$34,660$28,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,295$0
Total Invoice$30,141$33,977$28,488
Adjustments for Features0-673-1,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,141$33,304$26,858
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,163$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year201220122017
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTILEAF
TrimGTIRSL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
1-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Photovoltaic solar panel  $250
Remote app  $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera  $200
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo mat  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Heat pump  $250
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Engine / Motor 
30 kWh battery pack  $0
6.6 kW onboard charger  $500
DC quick-charging capability  $750
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
App support  $0
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
HD radio $50 
iPod integration$100$100 
Navigation system$600 $600
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass$0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback  $100
Digital instruments  $0
Fog lights$125 $125
Headlight washers $50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
LED headlights  $1000
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Tachometer$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,240$4,940$5,985
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$700$1,745
Value of Feature Adjustments0-673-1,630

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20122017
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.3,324 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 in33.3 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 GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested237559%
Total Not Requested167541%

Option Package Details
Nissan LEAF SL

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

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