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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: $30,475

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $7,565

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212016
ModelGolf / GTILEAF
TrimGTI AutobahnSL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,945 $36,790
Cargo net 100 25
Door sill trim plates   130
Floor mats   180
Cargo net 80 18
Door sill trim plates   106
Floor mats   134
Options (change) 100 335
Options (change) 80 258
Destination 995 850
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $38,040 $30,475

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan LEAF SL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,475
Model Year20212016
ModelGolf / GTILEAF
TrimGTI AutobahnSL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine228hp I4107hp E
TransmissionM6A1
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18215/50-17
Total Price$38,040$30,475
Adjustments for Features-3,5050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,535$30,475

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20212016
ModelGolf / GTILEAF
TrimGTI AutobahnSL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
1-speed automatic $800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Heated steering wheel $100
Photovoltaic solar panel $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual $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 
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
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heat pump $250
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
30 kWh battery pack $0
6.6 kW onboard charger $500
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 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
HD radio$50 
Larger infotainment display$0 
Mirrorlink support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Detailed driving style feedback $100
Digital instruments $0
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
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 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$7,165$3,660
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,505$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-990

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20212016
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.3,257 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
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%

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