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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: $30,915

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $120

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,263

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $309

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620162012
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatLEAF
Trim1.8T SE1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,280 $30,495 $34,270 $36,835 $37,250
Base Invoice $25,203 $29,245 $32,865 $35,325 $35,668
Technology Package 2,130        
Lighting Package 1,095 1,095      
Floor mats 235 235     170
Rear spoiler 375 375 375 375  
Cargo net 100 100 100 100 20
Door sill trim plates         125
Technology Package 2,042        
Lighting Package 942 942      
Floor mats 185 185     131
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 300  
Cargo net 80 80 80 80 15
Door sill trim plates         99
Options (change) 3,935 1,805 475 475 315
Options (change) 3,549 1,507 380 380 245
Destination 820 820 820 820 850
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $31,035 $33,120 $35,565 $38,130 $30,915
Total Invoice $29,572 $31,572 $34,065 $36,525 $29,263

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan LEAF

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,997
Model Year20162016201620162012
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatLEAF
Trim1.8T SE1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine170hp I4170hp I4170hp I4280hp V6107hp E
TransmissionT6T6T6S6A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8400, 9400, 9400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18205/55-16
Total Price$31,035$33,120$35,565$38,130$30,915
Adjustments for Features-3,470-5,270-6,380-6,4800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,565$27,850$29,185$31,650$30,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$285$1,620$4,085$0
Total Invoice$29,572$31,572$34,065$36,525$29,263
Adjustments for Features-3,306-5,024-6,111-6,2070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,266$26,548$27,954$30,318$29,263
Cost Above Minimum$0$282$1,688$4,052$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20162016201620162012
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatLEAF
Trim1.8T SE1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100  
6-speed automated manual   $1100 
1-speed automatic    $800
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600$600 
Cruise control    $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel    $100
Photovoltaic solar panel    $250
Remote start  $150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100$100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200 
Lane departure warning  $200$200 
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25$25 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover    $75
Cargo mat$40$40  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Rear wiper    $175
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Engine / Motor 
24 kWh battery pack    $0
DC quick-charging capability    $750
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
Mirrorlink support$0$0$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25 
Detailed driving style feedback    $100
Digital instruments    $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50$50 
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver    $10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200 
Metal pedals $75$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels    $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$6,555$8,355$9,465$9,565$3,085
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,470$5,270$6,380$6,480$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,306-5,024-6,111-6,2070

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20162012
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 Weight3,231 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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SE

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Fog lights125Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rear cross-traffic collision intervention100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested160058%
Total Not Requested117542%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
LED headlights1000Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested112596%
Total Not Requested504%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan LEAF SL

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

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