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Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan LEAF Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan LEAF Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,740

Nissan LEAF SV   
Difference: $7,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,203

Nissan LEAF SV   
Difference: $5,881

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620122012
ModelPassatLEAFLEAF
Trim3.6 VR6SVSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,950 $35,200 $37,250
Base Invoice $27,513 $33,707 $35,668
Xenon HID headlights 950    
Luxury #1 Package 2,750    
Navigation system 1,800    
Cargo net   20 20
Floor mats   170 170
Xenon HID headlights 839    
Luxury #1 Package 2,513    
Navigation system 1,589    
Cargo net   15 15
Floor mats   131 131
Options (change) 5,500 190 190
Options (change) 4,941 146 146
Destination 630 850 850
Gas Tax 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $36,080 $28,740 $30,790
Total Invoice $33,084 $27,203 $29,164

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan LEAF

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan LEAF SV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,277
Model Year200620122012
ModelPassatLEAFLEAF
Trim3.6 VR6SVSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine280hp V6107hp E107hp E
TransmissionT6A1A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$36,080$28,740$30,790
Adjustments for Features-3,9300-1,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,150$28,740$29,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$425
Total Invoice$33,084$27,203$29,164
Adjustments for Features-3,6040-1,539
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,480$27,203$27,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$422

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year200620122012
ModelPassatLEAFLEAF
Trim3.6 VR6SVSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
1-speed automatic $800$800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Photovoltaic solar panel  $250
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Sunshade, rear$125  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera  $200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Engine / Motor 
24 kWh battery pack $0$0
DC quick-charging capability  $750
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, remote$200  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 $125
Compass$0  
Detailed driving style feedback $100$100
Digital instruments $0$0
Fog lights$125 $125
Headlight washers$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
LED headlights $1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Tachometer$75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75  
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$7,740$3,810$5,435
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,930$0$1,625
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,6040-1,539

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20062012
ModelPassatLEAF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.7 in106.3 in
Length188.2 in175.0 in
Width71.7 in69.7 in
Height58.0 in61.0 in
Curb Weight3,306 lb.3,367 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in52.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.2 ft314.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.20.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Luxury #1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Cargo net40Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Total Requested106528%
Total Not Requested276572%

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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