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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: $29,910

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $1,350

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220192019
ModelPassatPassatPassatLEAFLEAF
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumSLSL Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,895 $32,195 $32,950 $36,300 $42,550
Rear spoiler 375 375 375    
Cargo net 95 95 95 25 25
Cargo mat 125 125 125    
Floor mats       190 190
Rear spoiler 300 300 300    
Cargo net 69 69 69 18 18
Cargo mat 99 99 99    
Floor mats       144 144
Options (change) 595 595 595 215 215
Options (change) 468 468 468 162 162
Destination 770 770 770 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $31,260 $33,560 $34,315 $29,910 $36,160

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan LEAF

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan LEAF SL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan LEAF SL Plus
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,072
Model Year20122012201220192019
ModelPassatPassatPassatLEAFLEAF
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumSLSL Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6147hp E214hp E
TransmissionT6S6S6A1A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18215/50-17215/50-17
Total Price$31,260$33,560$34,315$29,910$36,160
Adjustments for Features00-100-1,565-1,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,260$33,560$34,215$28,345$34,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,300$2,955$0$6,250

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20122012201220192019
ModelPassatPassatPassatLEAFLEAF
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumSLSL Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100  
1-speed automatic   $800$800
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600
Cruise control$150$150$150  
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
Remote app   $25$25
Remote climate control   $25$25
Remote start$150$150$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras   $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150
Forward collision warning   $200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Heat pump   $250$250
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$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 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75  
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Media drive$15$15$15  
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25  
USB port   $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Detailed driving style feedback   $100$100
Digital instruments   $0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750$750
Tachometer$75$75$75  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$4,530$4,530$4,630$6,095$6,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$100$1,565$1,565
Value of Feature Adjustments00-96337279

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20122019
ModelPassatLEAF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.4 in106.3 in
Length191.6 in176.4 in
Width72.2 in70.5 in
Height58.5 in61.4 in
Curb Weight3,167 lb.3,434 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.7 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 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft323.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.930.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan LEAF SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan LEAF SL Plus

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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