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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: $30,040

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $5,980

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820192019
ModelGolf / GTILEAFLEAF
TrimGTI AutobahnSLSL Plus
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,070 $36,300 $42,550
Cargo net 100 25 25
Door sill trim plates   130 130
Floor mats   190 190
Cargo net 80 18 18
Door sill trim plates   106 106
Floor mats   144 144
Options (change) 100 345 345
Options (change) 80 268 268
Destination 850 895 895
Gas Tax 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $36,020 $30,040 $36,290

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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: $4,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,104
Model Year201820192019
ModelGolf / GTILEAFLEAF
TrimGTI AutobahnSLSL Plus
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine220hp I4147hp E214hp E
TransmissionM6A1A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18215/50-17215/50-17
Total Price$36,020$30,040$36,290
Adjustments for Features-1,90500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,115$30,040$36,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,250

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year201820192019
ModelGolf / GTILEAFLEAF
TrimGTI AutobahnSLSL Plus
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
1-speed automatic $800$800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Remote climate control $25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Around view cameras $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Rearview camera$200  
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
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  
Heat pump $250$250
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents$100  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500  
Engine / Motor 
40 kWh battery pack $0$0
6.6 kW onboard charger $500$500
DC quick-charging capability $750$750
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Larger infotainment display$0  
Mirrorlink support$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Cornering lights$50  
Detailed driving style feedback $100$100
Digital instruments $0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
LED headlights$1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Tachometer$75  
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  
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$6,665$4,760$4,760
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,905$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,83000

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20182019
ModelGolf / GTILEAF
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.8 in106.3 in
Length167.6 in176.4 in
Width70.8 in70.5 in
Height58.2 in61.4 in
Curb Weight2,946 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
17.4 ft323.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.7 ft330.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan LEAF SL

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

Option Package Details
Nissan LEAF SL Plus

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

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