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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: $27,995

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $2,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,780

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $2,483

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182012
ModelJettaJettaLEAF
Trim1.8T SEL2.0T GLISL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,245 $29,545 $37,250
Base Invoice $25,195 $28,362 $35,668
Floor mats 235 235 170
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325    
Cargo net 100 100 20
Door sill trim plates 240 240 125
Floor mats 185 185 131
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 270    
Cargo net 80 80 15
Door sill trim plates 200 200 99
Options (change) 900 575 315
Options (change) 735 465 245
Destination 850 850 850
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $27,995 $30,970 $30,915
Total Invoice $26,780 $29,677 $29,263

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan LEAF

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,559
Model Year201820182012
ModelJettaJettaLEAF
Trim1.8T SEL2.0T GLISL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine170hp I4210hp I4107hp E
TransmissionT6S6A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18205/55-16
Total Price$27,995$30,970$30,915
Adjustments for Features-2,170-1,6700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,825$29,300$30,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,475$0
Total Invoice$26,780$29,677$29,263
Adjustments for Features-2,076-1,6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,704$28,077$29,263
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,373$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year201820182012
ModelJettaJettaLEAF
Trim1.8T SEL2.0T GLISL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automated manual $1100 
1-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Cruise control $150$150
Heated steering wheel  $100
Photovoltaic solar panel  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200  
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover  $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Engine / Motor 
24 kWh battery pack  $0
DC quick-charging capability  $750
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
HD radio$50$50 
Mirrorlink support$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Detailed driving style feedback  $100
Digital instruments  $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
LED headlights  $1000
Tachometer$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Metal pedals $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0$0 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$6,515$6,015$4,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,170$1,670$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,076-1,6000

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20182012
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 Weight2,931 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 mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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