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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: $30,915

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $1,475

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192012
ModelGolf / GTILEAF
Trime-Golf SEL PremiumSL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $38,895 $37,250
Cargo net 100 20
Door sill trim plates   125
Floor mats   170
Cargo net 80 15
Door sill trim plates   99
Floor mats   131
Options (change) 100 315
Options (change) 80 245
Destination 895 850
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $32,390 $30,915

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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: $2,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,077
Model Year20192012
ModelGolf / GTILEAF
Trime-Golf SEL PremiumSL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine134hp E107hp E
TransmissionA1A1
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)126/111 MPG106/92 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$32,390$30,915
Adjustments for Features-3,5300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,860$30,915

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20192012
ModelGolf / GTILEAF
Trime-Golf SEL PremiumSL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Photovoltaic solar panel $250
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Backup collision intervention$150 
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
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Electrically heated windshield$250 
Heat pump$250 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Engine / Motor 
24 kWh battery pack $0
36 kWh battery pack$0 
7.2 kW onboard charger$500 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
HD radio$50 
Larger infotainment display$0 
Mirrorlink support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Detailed driving style feedback $100
Digital instruments $0
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
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 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$5,940$2,410
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,530$0
Value of Feature Adjustments7110

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20192012
ModelGolf / GTILEAF
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.8 in106.3 in
Length167.6 in175.0 in
Width70.8 in69.7 in
Height58.2 in61.0 in
Curb Weight3,459 lb.3,366 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.5 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 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		17.4 ft314.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		53.7 ft30.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Nissan LEAF specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan LEAF SL

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

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