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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: $25,690

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $6,405

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220192019
ModelJettaJettaLEAFLEAF
TrimSELSEL PremiumSV PlusSL Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,445 $24,805 $38,510 $42,550
Rear spoiler 375 375    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,100      
Floor mats     190 190
Rear spoiler 300 300    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,056      
Floor mats     144 144
Options (change) 1,475 375 190 190
Options (change) 1,356 300 144 144
Destination 770 770 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $25,690 $25,950 $32,095 $36,135

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan LEAF

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan LEAF SV Plus
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,944
Model Year2012201220192019
ModelJettaJettaLEAFLEAF
TrimSELSEL PremiumSV PlusSL Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp I5170hp I5214hp E214hp E
TransmissionT6T6A1A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/31 MPG24/31 MPG118/97 MPG118/97 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17215/50-17215/50-17
Total Price$25,690$25,950$32,095$36,135
Adjustments for Features00-745-4,470
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,690$25,950$31,350$31,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$260$0$315

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year2012201220192019
ModelJettaJettaLEAFLEAF
TrimSELSEL PremiumSV PlusSL Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
1-speed automatic  $800$800
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Cruise control$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  
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$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  
Rearview camera  $200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo mat  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Heat pump   $250
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Interior air filter$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 
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
iPod integration$100$100  
SD Card slot$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
Detailed driving style feedback  $100$100
Digital instruments  $0$0
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750
Tachometer$75$75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 $25
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Heated front seats$200$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
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  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Total Value of Features$3,865$3,865$4,610$8,335
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$745$4,470
Value of Feature Adjustments00150799

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20122019
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 Weight3,082 lb.3,780 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
Nissan LEAF SV Plus

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

Option Package Details
Nissan LEAF SL Plus

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

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