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Acura TL vs. Nissan LEAF Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura TL vs. Nissan LEAF Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,865

Nissan LEAF SV   
Difference: $10,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,302

Nissan LEAF SV   
Difference: $9,014

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920122012
ModelTLTLLEAFLEAF
TrimBaseSH-AWDSVSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $34,955 $38,505 $35,200 $37,250
Base Invoice $32,136 $35,391 $33,707 $35,668
Technology Package 3,730 3,730    
Cargo net     20 20
Door sill trim plates     125 125
Floor mats     170 170
Technology Package 3,420 3,420    
Cargo net     15 15
Door sill trim plates     99 99
Floor mats     131 131
Options (change) 3,730 3,730 315 315
Options (change) 3,420 3,420 245 245
Destination 760 760 850 850
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $39,445 $42,995 $28,865 $30,915
Total Invoice $36,316 $39,571 $27,302 $29,263

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TL vs. Nissan LEAF

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan LEAF SV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,106
Model Year2009200920122012
ModelTLTLLEAFLEAF
TrimBaseSH-AWDSVSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine280hp V6305hp V6107hp E107hp E
TransmissionT5T5A1A1
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 10440, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17245/45-18205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$39,445$42,995$28,865$30,915
Adjustments for Features-4,245-6,4450-1,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,200$36,550$28,865$29,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,350$0$425
Total Invoice$36,316$39,571$27,302$29,263
Adjustments for Features-3,908-5,9320-1,538
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,408$33,639$27,302$27,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,231$0$423

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year2009200920122012
ModelTLTLLEAFLEAF
TrimBaseSH-AWDSVSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
1-speed automatic  $800$800
FWD$0 $0$0
AWD $1700  
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Photovoltaic solar panel   $250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200$200 $200
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo mat  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500  
Engine / Motor 
24 kWh battery pack  $0$0
DC quick-charging capability   $750
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0  
Media drive$15$15  
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass$0$0  
Detailed driving style feedback  $100$100
Digital instruments  $0$0
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Tachometer$75$75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$7,580$9,780$3,335$4,960
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,245$6,445$0$1,625
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,908-5,9320-1,538

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20092012
ModelTLLEAF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.3 in106.3 in
Length195.3 in175.0 in
Width74.0 in69.7 in
Height57.2 in61.0 in
Curb Weight3,709 lb.3,367 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in51.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in52.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft314.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.10.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested135062%
Total Not Requested84038%

Option Package Details
Acura TL SH-AWD

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested135062%
Total Not Requested84038%

Option Package Details
Nissan LEAF SV

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

Option Package Details
Nissan LEAF SL

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

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