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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: $26,130

Nissan LEAF SV   
Difference: $1,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,744

Nissan LEAF SV   
Difference: $1,255

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122012201220112011
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatLEAFLEAF
TrimTDI SEV6 SE2.5L SEL2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumSVSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,995 $28,995 $28,395 $29,895 $32,195 $32,950 $32,780 $33,720
Base Invoice $24,929 $27,806 $27,230 $28,670 $30,876 $31,600 $31,394 $32,293
Rear spoiler 375 375 375 375 375 375    
Navigation system   1,600            
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 300 300 300    
Navigation system   1,535            
Options (change) 375 1,975 375 375 375 375 0 0
Options (change) 300 1,835 300 300 300 300 0 0
Destination 770 770 770 770 770 770 850 850
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $27,140 $31,740 $29,540 $31,040 $33,340 $34,095 $26,130 $27,070
Total Invoice $25,999 $30,411 $28,300 $29,740 $31,946 $32,670 $24,744 $25,643

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan LEAF

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan LEAF SV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,047
Model Year20122012201220122012201220112011
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatLEAFLEAF
TrimTDI SEV6 SE2.5L SEL2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumSVSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine140hp I4 D280hp V6170hp I5170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6107hp E107hp E
TransmissionM6S6T6T6S6S6A1A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$27,140$31,740$29,540$31,040$33,340$34,095$26,130$27,070
Adjustments for Features0-2,650-2,990-5,065-5,065-5,165-955-1,830
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,140$29,090$26,550$25,975$28,275$28,930$25,175$25,240
Cost Above Minimum$1,165$3,115$575$0$2,300$2,955$0$65
Total Invoice$25,999$30,411$28,300$29,740$31,946$32,670$24,744$25,643
Adjustments for Features0-2,539-2,864-4,853-4,853-4,949-904-1,734
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,999$27,872$25,436$24,887$27,093$27,721$23,840$23,909
Cost Above Minimum$1,112$2,985$549$0$2,206$2,834$0$69

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20122012201220122012201220112011
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatLEAFLEAF
TrimTDI SEV6 SE2.5L SEL2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumSVSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150       
6-speed automated manual $1100  $1100$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100    
1-speed automatic      $800$800
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Photovoltaic solar panel       $250
Proximity key   $250$250$250$250$250
Remote app      $25$25
Remote start   $150$150$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual      $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250$250  
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats      $0$0
Rearview camera       $200
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover       $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Rear wiper      $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75$75$75  
Sunroof $900$900$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325       
CD player $125$125$125$125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0  
HD radio$50 $50$50$50$50  
iPod integration $100$100$100$100$100  
Media drive  $15$15$15$15  
Navigation system $600$600$600$600$600$600$600
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25$25$25  
USB port      $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125$125 $125
Cornering lights $50 $50$50$50  
Detailed driving style feedback      $100$100
Digital instruments      $0$0
Fog lights $125 $125$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150  
LED headlights      $1000$1000
Tachometer$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$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$75$75  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Floor mats  $75$75$75$75  
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat      $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50     
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50     
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0     
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels      $350$350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100   $100  
Total Value of Features$2,815$5,465$5,805$7,880$7,880$7,980$3,770$4,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,650$2,990$5,065$5,065$5,165$955$1,830
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,539-2,864-4,853-4,853-4,949-904-1,734

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20122011
ModelPassatLEAF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.4 in106.3 in
Length191.6 in175.0 in
Width72.2 in69.7 in
Height58.5 in61.0 in
Curb Weight3,167 lb.3,367 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in52.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft314.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.90.0 ft3

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