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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: $29,135

Nissan LEAF SV   
Difference: $285

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,506

Nissan LEAF SV   
Difference: $770

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201320122012
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTILEAFLEAF
TrimTDIGTIRSVSL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,200 $24,795 $34,795 $35,200 $37,250
Base Invoice $24,192 $23,803 $33,403 $33,707 $35,668
Tech Package 3,425        
Sunroof and Navigation Package   4,000      
Door sill trim plates       125 125
Floor mats       170 170
Cargo cover       290  
Tech Package 3,289        
Sunroof and Navigation Package   3,840      
Door sill trim plates       99 99
Floor mats       131 131
Cargo cover       219  
Options (change) 3,425 4,000 0 585 295
Options (change) 3,289 3,840 0 449 230
Destination 795 795 795 850 850
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $29,420 $29,590 $35,590 $29,135 $30,895
Total Invoice $28,276 $28,438 $34,198 $27,506 $29,248

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan LEAF SV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $50
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $447
Model Year20132013201320122012
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTILEAFLEAF
TrimTDIGTIRSVSL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine140hp I4 D200hp I4256hp I4107hp E107hp E
TransmissionM6M6M6A1A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 8?, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$29,420$29,590$35,590$29,135$30,895
Adjustments for Features-255-505-2,1050-1,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,165$29,085$33,485$29,135$29,345
Cost Above Minimum$80$0$4,400$0$210
Total Invoice$28,276$28,438$34,198$27,506$29,248
Adjustments for Features-245-485-2,0230-1,467
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,031$27,953$32,175$27,506$27,781
Cost Above Minimum$78$0$4,222$0$275

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20132013201320122012
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTILEAFLEAF
TrimTDIGTIRSVSL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150  
1-speed automatic   $800$800
FWD$0$0 $0$0
AWD  $1700  
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
Photovoltaic solar panel    $250
Proximity key$250  $250$250
Remote app   $25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Universal garage door opener    $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera    $200
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Cargo mat   $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0$0  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Engine / Motor 
24 kWh battery pack   $0$0
DC quick-charging capability    $750
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900   
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325  
CD player$125$125 $125$125
HD radio  $50  
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Navigation system$600$600 $600$600
SD Card slot$25$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$0  
Detailed driving style feedback   $100$100
Digital instruments   $0$0
Fog lights$125$125  $125
Headlight washers  $50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Tachometer$75$75$75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100  
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Heated second row seats   $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Metal pedals $75$75  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels   $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0  
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0    
Total Value of Features$4,790$5,040$6,640$4,535$6,085
Value of Feature Adjustments$255$505$2,105$0$1,550
Value of Feature Adjustments-245-485-2,0230-1,467

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20132012
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

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900No
Total Requested135049%
Total Not Requested140051%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested122548%
Total Not Requested132552%

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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