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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: $1,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,577

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $728

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220182018
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaLEAFLEAF
TrimTDISELSEL PremiumGLISVSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,775 $23,445 $24,805 $23,745 $32,490 $36,200
Base Invoice $21,864 $22,507 $23,813 $22,795 $30,776 $34,285
Navigation Package 1,130          
Premium Package 1,440          
Rear spoiler 375 375 375 375    
Navigation system       900    
Autobahn Package       2,050    
Floor mats         190 190
Navigation Package 1,084          
Premium Package 1,382          
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 300    
Navigation system       864    
Autobahn Package       1,968    
Floor mats         144 144
Options (change) 2,945 375 375 3,325 190 190
Options (change) 2,766 300 300 3,132 144 144
Destination 770 770 770 770 885 885
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $26,490 $24,590 $25,950 $27,840 $26,065 $29,775
Total Invoice $25,400 $23,577 $24,883 $26,697 $24,305 $27,814

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan LEAF

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan LEAF SL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan LEAF SV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $990
Model Year201220122012201220182018
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaLEAFLEAF
TrimTDISELSEL PremiumGLISVSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine140hp I4 D170hp I5170hp I5200hp I4147hp E147hp E
TransmissionM6M5T6M6A1A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18215/50-17215/50-17
Total Price$26,490$24,590$25,950$27,840$26,065$29,775
Adjustments for Features0-100-1,200-475-1,945-5,670
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,490$24,490$24,750$27,365$24,120$24,105
Cost Above Minimum$2,000$0$260$2,875$15$0
Total Invoice$25,400$23,577$24,883$26,697$24,305$27,814
Adjustments for Features0-96-1,151-455-1,814-5,297
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,400$23,481$23,732$26,242$22,491$22,517
Cost Above Minimum$1,919$0$251$2,761$0$26

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year201220122012201220182018
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 
Adaptive cruise control    $600$600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150  
Heated steering wheel     $100
Remote app    $25$25
Remote climate control    $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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0  
Around view cameras     $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200$200
Blind spot warning system     $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear     $100
Driver drowsiness monitor     $150
Forward collision warning    $200$200
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  
Heat pump     $250
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0  
Rear wiper    $175$175
Engine / Motor 
40 kWh battery pack    $0$0
6.6 kW onboard charger    $500$500
DC quick-charging capability    $750$750
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25  
Sunroof$900$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
App support    $0$0
CD changer, in-dash $325$325   
CD player$125  $125$125$125
HD radio $50$50 $50$50
iPod integration$100$100$100$100  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200
Traffic + travel information    $25$25
USB port    $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio    $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     $150
Automatic headlights    $125$125
Compass   $0  
Detailed driving style feedback    $100$100
Digital instruments    $0$0
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     $750
Tachometer$75$75$75$75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$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 front seats$200$200$200$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces     $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Metal pedals   $75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat     $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $100
Power recliner, driver seat     $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat     $100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0$0  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Total Value of Features$2,715$2,815$3,915$3,190$4,660$8,385
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100$1,200$475$1,945$5,670
Value of Feature Adjustments0-96-1,151-455-1,814-5,297

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20122018
ModelJettaLEAF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.4 in106.3 in
Length182.2 in176.4 in
Width70.0 in70.5 in
Height57.2 in61.4 in
Curb Weight2,805 lb.3,434 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.7 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 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.5 ft323.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.530.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50Yes
SD Card slot25No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested503%
Total Not Requested147597%

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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