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Nissan LEAF vs. Acura RL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan LEAF vs. Acura RL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,800

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $27,245

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,832

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $24,355

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelLEAFRL
TrimSLBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,200 $48,200
Base Invoice $34,285 $44,098
Floor mats 190  
Cargo net 25  
Advance Package   7,950
Floor mats 144  
Cargo net 18  
Advance Package   7,194
Options (change) 215 7,950
Options (change) 162 7,194
Destination 885 895
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $29,800 $57,045
Total Invoice $27,832 $52,187

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan LEAF SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,057
Model Year20182012
ModelLEAFRL
TrimSLBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine147hp E300hp V6
TransmissionA1T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)125/100 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17245/45-18
Total Price$29,800$57,045
Adjustments for Features0-3,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,800$53,440
Total Invoice$27,832$52,187
Adjustments for Features0-3,298
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,832$48,889

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Features Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Acura RL

Model Year20182012
ModelLEAFRL
TrimSLBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras$500 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heat pump$250 
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Engine / Motor 
40 kWh battery pack$0 
6.6 kW onboard charger$500 
DC quick-charging capability$750 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Detailed driving style feedback$100 
Digital instruments$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Tachometer $75
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,885$9,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,605
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,298

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Acura RL

Model Year20182012
ModelLEAFRL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.2 in
Length176.4 in195.8 in
Width70.5 in72.7 in
Height61.4 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,433 lb.4,099 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.5 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.6 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
30.0 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested177563%
Total Not Requested105037%

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