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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: $30,690

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $1,860

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162019
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTILEAF
TrimGTI AutobahnRSL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,135 $35,650 $36,300
Driver Assistance Package 1,495 1,295  
Cargo net 100 100 25
DCC & Navigation Package   2,245  
Technology Package     650
Door sill trim plates     130
Floor mats     190
Driver Assistance Package 1,286 1,114  
Cargo net 80 80 18
DCC & Navigation Package   2,154  
Technology Package     570
Door sill trim plates     106
Floor mats     144
Options (change) 1,595 3,640 995
Options (change) 1,366 3,348 838
Destination 820 820 895
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $32,550 $40,110 $30,690

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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: $1,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,759
Model Year201620162019
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTILEAF
TrimGTI AutobahnRSL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine210hp I4292hp I4147hp E
TransmissionM6M6A1
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/35-19215/50-17
Total Price$32,550$40,110$30,690
Adjustments for Features-130-1,6300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,420$38,480$30,690
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,060$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year201620162019
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTILEAF
TrimGTI AutobahnRSL
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
Remote climate control  $25
Semi-automated parking system$500  
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
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention  $150
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Lane keeping assist  $400
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rearview camera$200$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
Temporary spare tire$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo mat  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heat pump  $250
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Engine / Motor 
40 kWh battery pack  $0
6.6 kW onboard charger  $500
DC quick-charging capability  $750
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100 
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Mirrorlink support$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
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 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Tachometer$75$75 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$5,815$7,315$5,685
Value of Feature Adjustments$130$1,630$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-124-1,5600

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20162019
ModelGolf / GTILEAF
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.8 in106.3 in
Length167.5 in176.4 in
Width70.8 in70.5 in
Height57.2 in61.4 in
Curb Weight2,964 lb.3,434 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 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.8 ft323.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.7 ft330.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rear cross-traffic collision intervention100No
Total Requested175059%
Total Not Requested120041%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rear cross-traffic collision intervention100No
Total Requested160057%
Total Not Requested120043%
DCC & Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
235/35YR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70036%
Total Not Requested125064%

Option Package Details
Nissan LEAF SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%

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