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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: $27,860

Nissan LEAF SV   
Difference: $15,840

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162018
ModelLEAFLEAFModel 3
TrimSVSLBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,200 $36,790 $49,000
Door sill trim plates 130 130  
Floor mats 180 180  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     1,000
Door sill trim plates 106 106  
Floor mats 134 134  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     0
Options (change) 310 310 1,000
Options (change) 240 240 0
Destination 850 850 1,200
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $27,860 $30,450 $43,700

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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: $12,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,766
Model Year201620162018
ModelLEAFLEAFModel 3
TrimSVSLBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine107hp E107hp E258hp E
TransmissionA1A1A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)126/101 MPG126/101 MPG136/123 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17215/50-17235/45-18
Total Price$27,860$30,450$43,700
Adjustments for Features0-1,575-3,590
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,860$28,875$40,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,015$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year201620162018
ModelLEAFLEAFModel 3
TrimSVSLBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800$800
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Photovoltaic solar panel $250 
Remote keyless entry$225$225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
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$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
30 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 
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
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Automatic headlights $125$125
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100 
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $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 second row 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, 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
Power tilt adjuster, driver 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$3,510$5,085$7,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,575$3,590
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,471518

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20162018
ModelLEAFModel 3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in113.2 in
Length175.0 in184.8 in
Width69.7 in72.8 in
Height61.0 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,256 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 Legroom33.3 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.6 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
30.0 ft315.0 ft3

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