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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: $29,155

Nissan LEAF SV   
Difference: $8,885

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120122012
ModelGolf / GTILEAFLEAF
TrimGTI AutobahnSVSL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,945 $35,200 $37,250
Cargo net 100 20 20
Door sill trim plates   125 125
Floor mats   170 170
Cargo cover   290  
Cargo net 80 15 15
Door sill trim plates   99 99
Floor mats   131 131
Cargo cover   219  
Options (change) 100 605 315
Options (change) 80 464 245
Destination 995 850 850
Gas Tax 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $38,040 $29,155 $30,915

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan LEAF SV
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,641
Model Year202120122012
ModelGolf / GTILEAFLEAF
TrimGTI AutobahnSVSL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine228hp I4107hp E107hp E
TransmissionM6A1A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$38,040$29,155$30,915
Adjustments for Features-6,9050-1,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,135$29,155$29,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$210

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year202120122012
ModelGolf / GTILEAFLEAF
TrimGTI AutobahnSVSL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
1-speed automatic $800$800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
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 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Rearview camera$200 $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  
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 
24 kWh battery pack $0$0
DC quick-charging capability  $750
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Sunroof, large$1100  
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 
Automatic headlights$125 $125
Compass$0  
Cornering lights$50  
Detailed driving style feedback $100$100
Digital instruments $0$0
Fog lights$125 $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Tachometer$75  
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  
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
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 fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Alloy wheels$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$9,040$2,135$3,685
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,905$0$1,550
Value of Feature Adjustments-1950-1,467

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20212012
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 Weight2,874 lb.3,367 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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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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