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Nissan LEAF vs. BMW i8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan LEAF vs. BMW i8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,375

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $105,327

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,382

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $96,900

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172015
ModelLEAFi8
TrimSLBase
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $36,790 $136,500
Base Invoice $34,843 $126,260
Floor mats 200  
Giga World   2,000
Floor mats 154  
Giga World   1,820
Options (change) 200 2,000
Options (change) 154 1,820
Destination 885 995
Gas Tax -7,500 -3,793
Total Price $30,375 $135,702
Total Invoice $28,382 $125,282

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. BMW i8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan LEAF SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $98,897
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $90,964
Model Year20172015
ModelLEAFi8
TrimSLBase
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine107hp E357hp I3 PiH
TransmissionA1T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)124/101 MPG28/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6360, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17215/45-20
Total Price$30,375$135,702
Adjustments for Features0-6,430
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,375$129,272
Total Invoice$28,382$125,282
Adjustments for Features0-5,936
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,382$119,346

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Features Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. BMW i8

Model Year20172015
ModelLEAFi8
TrimSLBase
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Photovoltaic solar panel$250 
Power rear side windows$200 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure collision mitigation $50
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Rearview camera$200 
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heat pump$250 
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
3.3 kW onboard charger $0
30 kWh battery pack$0 
6.6 kW onboard charger$500 
7 kWh battery pack $0
Automatic start / stop $150
DC quick-charging capability$750 
Mid-engine configuration $0
Exterior 
Carbon fiber body structure $0
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
CD player$125 
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription $150
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player$50 
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Detailed driving style feedback$100 
Digital instruments$0 
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Tachometer $75
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,960$11,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,430
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,936

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. BMW i8

Model Year20172015
ModelLEAFi8
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.3 in110.2 in
Length175.0 in184.9 in
Width69.7 in76.5 in
Height61.0 in50.8 in
Curb Weight3,323 lb.3,455 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.11.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in61.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in32.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.5 in51.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.6 ft34.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
30.0 ft34.7 ft3

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