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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan LEAF Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan LEAF Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,590

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $4,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,577

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $3,611

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220122012
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaLEAFLEAF
TrimTDISELSEL PremiumGLISVSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,775 $23,445 $24,805 $23,745 $35,200 $37,250
Base Invoice $21,864 $22,507 $23,813 $22,795 $33,707 $35,668
Navigation Package 1,130          
Premium Package 1,440          
Rear spoiler 375 375 375 375    
Navigation system       900    
Autobahn Package       2,050    
Floor mats         170 170
Navigation Package 1,084          
Premium Package 1,382          
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 300    
Navigation system       864    
Autobahn Package       1,968    
Floor mats         131 131
Options (change) 2,945 375 375 3,325 170 170
Options (change) 2,766 300 300 3,132 131 131
Destination 770 770 770 770 850 850
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $26,490 $24,590 $25,950 $27,840 $28,720 $30,770
Total Invoice $25,400 $23,577 $24,883 $26,697 $27,188 $29,149

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan LEAF

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,144
Model Year201220122012201220122012
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaLEAFLEAF
TrimTDISELSEL PremiumGLISVSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine140hp I4 D170hp I5170hp I5200hp I4107hp E107hp E
TransmissionM6M5T6M6A1A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$26,490$24,590$25,950$27,840$28,720$30,770
Adjustments for Features0-100-1,200-475-595-2,220
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,490$24,490$24,750$27,365$28,125$28,550
Cost Above Minimum$2,000$0$260$2,875$0$425
Total Invoice$25,400$23,577$24,883$26,697$27,188$29,149
Adjustments for Features0-96-1,151-455-563-2,103
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,400$23,481$23,732$26,242$26,625$27,046
Cost Above Minimum$1,919$0$251$2,761$0$421

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year201220122012201220122012
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaLEAFLEAF
TrimTDISELSEL PremiumGLISVSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150  
5-speed manual $0    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100   
1-speed automatic    $800$800
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel    $100$100
Photovoltaic solar panel     $250
Remote app    $25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250  
Universal garage door opener     $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225$225  
Rearview camera     $200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50  
Cargo cover     $75
Cargo mat    $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0  
Rear wiper    $175$175
Engine / Motor 
24 kWh battery pack    $0$0
DC quick-charging capability     $750
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25  
Sunroof$900$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325   
CD player$125  $125$125$125
HD radio $50$50   
iPod integration$100$100$100$100  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
USB port    $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio    $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror    $150$150
Automatic headlights     $125
Compass   $0  
Detailed driving style feedback    $100$100
Digital instruments    $0$0
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50  
LED headlights    $1000$1000
Tachometer$75$75$75$75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver    $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75$75  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50  
Heated second row seats    $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Metal pedals   $75  
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0$0  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels    $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Total Value of Features$2,965$3,065$4,165$3,440$3,560$5,185
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100$1,200$475$595$2,220
Value of Feature Adjustments0-96-1,151-455-563-2,103

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20122012
ModelJettaLEAF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.4 in106.3 in
Length182.2 in175.0 in
Width70.0 in69.7 in
Height57.2 in61.0 in
Curb Weight2,805 lb.3,367 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in52.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.5 ft314.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.50.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested97595%
Total Not Requested505%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1525100%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested40018%
Total Not Requested184082%

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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