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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: $29,905

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $1,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,920

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $2,630

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132018
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTILEAF
TrimGTIRSL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,795 $34,795 $36,200
Base Invoice $23,803 $33,403 $34,285
Autobahn Package 6,200    
Door sill trim plates     130
Floor mats     190
Autobahn Package 5,952    
Door sill trim plates     106
Floor mats     144
Options (change) 6,200 0 320
Options (change) 5,952 0 250
Destination 795 795 885
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $31,790 $35,590 $29,905
Total Invoice $30,550 $34,198 $27,920

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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: $5,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,753
Model Year201320132018
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTILEAF
TrimGTIRSL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4256hp I4147hp E
TransmissionM6M6A1
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 8?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18215/50-17
Total Price$31,790$35,590$29,905
Adjustments for Features0-450-3,345
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,790$35,140$26,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,350$0
Total Invoice$30,550$34,198$27,920
Adjustments for Features0-432-3,123
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,550$33,766$24,797
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,216$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year201320132018
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 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key$250 $250
Remote app  $25
Remote climate control  $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Forward collision warning  $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 
40 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$50
iPod integration$100$100 
Navigation system$600 $600
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel 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, single projector or low beam only  $750
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Tachometer$75$75 
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 
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 fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,515$4,965$7,860
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$450$3,345
Value of Feature Adjustments0-432-3,123

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20132018
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 Weight2,969 lb.3,434 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 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 radio50Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested242560%
Total Not Requested162540%

Option Package Details
Nissan LEAF SL

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

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