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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: $25,915

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $215

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,744

Nissan LEAF SV   
Difference: $167

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420112011
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTILEAFLEAF
TrimTDIGTISVSL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,200 $25,095 $32,780 $33,720
Base Invoice $24,192 $24,091 $31,394 $32,293
Options (change) 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0
Destination 820 820 850 850
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $26,020 $25,915 $26,130 $27,070
Total Invoice $25,012 $24,911 $24,744 $25,643

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan LEAF SV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $974
Model Year2014201420112011
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$26,020$25,915$26,130$27,070
Adjustments for Features0-225-1,080-1,955
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,020$25,690$25,050$25,115
Cost Above Minimum$330$0$0$65
Total Invoice$25,012$24,911$24,744$25,643
Adjustments for Features0-216-1,023-1,852
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,012$24,695$23,721$23,791
Cost Above Minimum$317$0$0$70

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year2014201420112011
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 
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 
Rearview camera   $200
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo cover$75$75 $75
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  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio$50   
iPod integration$100$100  
Navigation system  $600$600
SD Card slot$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
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Tachometer$75$75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
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  
Floor mats$75$75  
Heated front 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$3,015$3,240$4,095$4,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$1,080$1,955
Value of Feature Adjustments0-216-1,023-1,852

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20142011
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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