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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: $26,575

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $4,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,486

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $3,663

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162012
ModelJettaJettaJettaLEAF
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SELSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,380 $31,120 $29,280 $37,250
Base Invoice $24,366 $29,874 $28,109 $35,668
Rear spoiler 375      
Floor mats       170
Rear spoiler 300      
Floor mats       131
Options (change) 375 0 0 170
Options (change) 300 0 0 131
Destination 820 820 820 850
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $26,575 $31,940 $30,100 $30,770
Total Invoice $25,486 $30,694 $28,929 $29,149

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan LEAF

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,137
Model Year2016201620162012
ModelJettaJettaJettaLEAF
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SELSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine170hp I4170hp I4 H210hp I4107hp E
TransmissionT6S7M6A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 6400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18205/55-16
Total Price$26,575$31,940$30,100$30,770
Adjustments for Features-2,580-2,330-1,4300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,995$29,610$28,670$30,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,615$4,675$0
Total Invoice$25,486$30,694$28,929$29,149
Adjustments for Features-2,474-2,239-1,3740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,012$28,455$27,555$29,149
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,443$4,543$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year2016201620162012
ModelJettaJettaJettaLEAF
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SELSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
7-speed automated manual $1200  
6-speed manual  $150 
1-speed automatic   $800
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Cruise control $150$150$150
Heated steering wheel   $100
Photovoltaic solar panel   $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200   
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200   
Obstacle detection, front $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25 
Temporary spare tire$150 $150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo mat   $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear wiper   $175
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Engine / Motor 
24 kWh battery pack   $0
Automatic start / stop $150  
DC quick-charging capability   $750
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0   
Body kit $0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0 
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Mirrorlink support$0$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Digital instruments   $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  
LED headlights   $1000
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Tachometer$75 $75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Heated second row seats   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0$0$0 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$7,015$6,765$5,865$4,435
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,580$2,330$1,430$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,474-2,239-1,3740

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20162012
ModelJettaLEAF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.4 in106.3 in
Length183.3 in175.0 in
Width70.0 in69.7 in
Height57.2 in61.0 in
Curb Weight2,940 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
15.7 ft314.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.70.0 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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