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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: $30,475

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $2,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,451

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $3,535

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152016
ModelPassatPassatPassatLEAF
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,790 $33,925 $35,995 $36,790
Base Invoice $30,486 $32,534 $34,519 $34,843
Rear spoiler 375 375 375  
Cargo net 100 100 100 25
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375 375 375  
Door sill trim plates       130
Floor mats       180
Rear spoiler 300 300 300  
Cargo net 80 80 80 18
Illuminated door sill trim plates 300 300 300  
Door sill trim plates       106
Floor mats       134
Options (change) 850 850 850 335
Options (change) 680 680 680 258
Destination 820 820 820 850
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $33,460 $35,595 $37,665 $30,475
Total Invoice $31,986 $34,034 $36,019 $28,451

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan LEAF

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan LEAF SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,201
Model Year2015201520152016
ModelPassatPassatPassatLEAF
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine170hp I4150hp I4 D280hp V6107hp E
TransmissionT6S6S6A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18215/50-17
Total Price$33,460$35,595$37,665$30,475
Adjustments for Features-1,395-1,395-1,4950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,065$34,200$36,170$30,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,135$4,105$0
Total Invoice$31,986$34,034$36,019$28,451
Adjustments for Features-1,334-1,334-1,4300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,652$32,700$34,589$28,451
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,048$3,937$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year2015201520152016
ModelPassatPassatPassatLEAF
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100 
1-speed automatic   $800
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Photovoltaic solar panel   $250
Remote start$150$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
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 
Heat pump   $250
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 
30 kWh battery pack   $0
6.6 kW onboard charger   $500
DC quick-charging capability   $750
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support   $0
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
USB port   $25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
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 
LED headlights   $1000
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Heated second row seats   $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
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, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450$450$450 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$6,330$6,330$6,430$4,935
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,395$1,395$1,495$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,334-1,334-1,4300

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20152016
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 Weight3,173 lb.3,257 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 in33.3 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 mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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