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Nissan LEAF vs. Tesla Model 3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan LEAF vs. Tesla Model 3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,395

Nissan LEAF SV   
Difference: $20,305

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelLEAFLEAFModel 3
TrimSVSLBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,490 $36,200 $49,000
Technology Package 2,200 650  
Door sill trim plates 130 130  
Floor mats 190 190  
Enhanced Autopilot     5,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)     1,000
Technology Package 1,931 570  
Door sill trim plates 106 106  
Floor mats 144 144  
Enhanced Autopilot     0
Metallic paint (extra cost)     0
Options (change) 2,520 970 6,000
Options (change) 2,181 820 0
Destination 885 885 1,200
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $28,395 $30,555 $48,700

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Tesla Model 3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan LEAF SV
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,145
Model Year201820182018
ModelLEAFLEAFModel 3
TrimSVSLBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine147hp E147hp E258hp E
TransmissionA1A1A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)125/100 MPG125/100 MPG136/123 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 7?, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17215/50-17235/45-18
Total Price$28,395$30,555$48,700
Adjustments for Features0-2,025-3,840
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,395$28,530$44,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$135$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year201820182018
ModelLEAFLEAFModel 3
TrimSVSLBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800$800
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware  $1000
Automated lane change  $300
Automated parking system, remote  $200
Heated steering wheel $100 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote keyless entry$225$225 
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Semi-autonomous driving  $600
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Rearview camera$200 $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heat pump $250 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger  $750
40 kWh battery pack$0$0 
6.6 kW onboard charger$500$500 
75 kWh battery pack  $0
Exterior 
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Aux input$50$50 
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet  $150
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Range alert  $0
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
LED headlights  $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row  $75
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Total Value of Features$6,135$8,160$9,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,025$3,840
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,888497

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20182018
ModelLEAFModel 3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in113.2 in
Length176.4 in184.8 in
Width70.5 in72.8 in
Height61.4 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,433 lb.3,814 lb.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.5 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.6 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
30.0 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan LEAF SV

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested280082%
Total Not Requested60018%

Option Package Details
Nissan LEAF SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Total Requested150088%
Total Not Requested20012%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model 3

Enhanced Autopilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system, remote200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested2008%
Total Not Requested245092%

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