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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: $33,120

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $4,670

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162021
ModelPassatPassatPassatLEAF
Trim1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumSL Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,495 $34,270 $36,835 $43,970
Lighting Package 1,095      
Rear spoiler 375 375 375  
Cargo net 100 100 100 25
Floor mats 235     190
Door sill trim plates       130
Lighting Package 942      
Rear spoiler 300 300 300  
Cargo net 80 80 80 18
Floor mats 185     144
Door sill trim plates       106
Options (change) 1,805 475 475 345
Options (change) 1,507 380 380 268
Destination 820 820 820 975
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $33,120 $35,565 $38,130 $37,790

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan LEAF

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan LEAF SL Plus
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,094
Model Year2016201620162021
ModelPassatPassatPassatLEAF
Trim1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumSL Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine170hp I4170hp I4280hp V6214hp E
TransmissionT6T6S6A1
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$33,120$35,565$38,130$37,790
Adjustments for Features-1,820-2,930-3,0300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,300$32,635$35,100$37,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,335$3,800$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year2016201620162021
ModelPassatPassatPassatLEAF
Trim1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumSL Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed automated manual  $1100 
1-speed automatic   $800
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Remote climate control   $25
Remote start $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
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200 
Lane departure warning $200$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo mat$40  $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 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Mirrorlink support$0$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
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$1000$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750
Power-folding mirrors $50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50 
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 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$6,530$7,640$7,740$4,710
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,820$2,930$3,030$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,735-2,806-2,9020

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20162021
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 Weight3,231 lb.3,539 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
Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%

Option Package Details
Nissan LEAF SL Plus

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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