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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: $29,930

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $3,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,938

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $4,048

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152018
ModelPassatPassatPassatLEAF
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,790 $33,925 $35,995 $36,200
Base Invoice $30,486 $32,534 $34,519 $34,285
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       190
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       144
Options (change) 850 850 850 345
Options (change) 680 680 680 268
Destination 820 820 820 885
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $33,460 $35,595 $37,665 $29,930
Total Invoice $31,986 $34,034 $36,019 $27,938

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan LEAF

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan LEAF SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,239
Model Year2015201520152018
ModelPassatPassatPassatLEAF
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine170hp I4150hp I4 D280hp V6147hp E
TransmissionT6S6S6A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18215/50-17
Total Price$33,460$35,595$37,665$29,930
Adjustments for Features00-100-205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,460$35,595$37,565$29,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,135$4,105$0
Total Invoice$31,986$34,034$36,019$27,938
Adjustments for Features00-96-191
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,986$34,034$35,923$27,747
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,048$3,937$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year2015201520152018
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 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Remote climate control   $25
Remote start$150$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras   $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150
Forward collision warning   $200
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
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 
40 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 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $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, single projector or low beam only   $750
Tachometer$75$75$75 
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
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, 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, 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$5,980$5,980$6,080$6,185
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$100$205
Value of Feature Adjustments00-96-191

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20152018
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 Weight3,173 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 mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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