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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: $28,185

Nissan LEAF SV   
Difference: $920

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,231

Nissan LEAF SV   
Difference: $1,396

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520162016
ModelGolf / GTILEAFLEAF
Trime-Golf SEL PremiumSVSL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,445 $34,200 $36,790
Base Invoice $34,027 $32,394 $34,843
Cargo net 100 25 25
Door sill trim plates 240 130 130
Floor mats   180 180
Cargo cover   300  
Cargo net 80 18 18
Door sill trim plates 200 106 106
Floor mats   134 134
Cargo cover   229  
Options (change) 340 635 335
Options (change) 280 487 258
Destination 820 850 850
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $29,105 $28,185 $30,475
Total Invoice $27,627 $26,231 $28,451

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI e-Golf SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $602
Model Year201520162016
ModelGolf / GTILEAFLEAF
Trime-Golf SEL PremiumSVSL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine115hp E107hp E107hp E
TransmissionA1A1A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)126/105 MPG126/101 MPG126/101 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/50-17215/50-17
Total Price$29,105$28,185$30,475
Adjustments for Features-2,1050-1,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,000$28,185$28,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$790
Total Invoice$27,627$26,231$28,451
Adjustments for Features-1,9980-1,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,629$26,231$27,051
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$820

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year201520162016
ModelGolf / GTILEAFLEAF
Trime-Golf SEL PremiumSVSL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800$800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Photovoltaic solar panel  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo mat $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Electrically heated windshield$250  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents$100  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Engine / Motor 
24 kWh battery pack$0  
30 kWh battery pack $0$0
6.6 kW onboard charger $500$500
7.2 kW onboard charger$500  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input $50$50
HD radio$50  
iPod integration$100  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 $125
Compass$0  
Detailed driving style feedback $100$100
Digital instruments $0$0
Fog lights  $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75  
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Total Value of Features$4,190$2,085$3,585
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,105$0$1,500
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9980-1,400

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20152016
ModelGolf / GTILEAF
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.8 in106.3 in
Length167.5 in175.0 in
Width70.8 in69.7 in
Height57.2 in61.0 in
Curb Weight3,391 lb.3,256 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in52.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.8 ft323.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.7 ft330.0 ft3

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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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