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

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Nissan LEAF vs. Tesla Model S Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,770

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $34,930

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112017201720172017201720172017
ModelLEAFModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
TrimSL6060D7575D90D100DP100D
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,720 $68,000 $73,000 $69,500 $74,500 $87,500 $97,500 $140,000
DC quick-charging capability 700              
Metallic paint (extra cost)   1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Carbon fiber rear spoiler               1,000
DC quick-charging capability 607              
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler               0
Options (change) 700 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 2,000
Options (change) 607 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 850 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $27,770 $62,700 $67,700 $64,200 $69,200 $82,200 $92,200 $135,700

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Tesla Model S

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan LEAF SL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S P100D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,089
Model Year20112017201720172017201720172017
ModelLEAFModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
TrimSL6060D7575D90D100DP100D
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine107hp E315hp E328hp E315hp E328hp E417hp E417hp E600hp E
TransmissionA1A1A1A1A1A1A1A1
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$27,770$62,700$67,700$64,200$69,200$82,200$92,200$135,700
Adjustments for Features0-5,430-7,155-6,080-7,805-7,805-9,555-9,930
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,770$57,270$60,545$58,120$61,395$74,395$82,645$125,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,275$850$4,125$17,125$25,375$68,500

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Features Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20112017201720172017201720172017
ModelLEAFModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
TrimSL6060D7575D90D100DP100D
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800$800$800$800$800$800$800
FWD$0       
RWD $0 $0    
AWD  $1700 $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Photovoltaic solar panel$250       
Power charge port door  $25 $25$25$25$25
Power liftgate   $350$350$350$350$350
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150       
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0       
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Brake assist$50       
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40$40$40$40$40$40
Cargo net $40$40$40$40$40$40$40
Console with shifter$150       
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Rear wiper$175       
Variable intermittent wipers$75       
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750$750$750$750$750$750$750
100 kWh battery pack      $0$0
60 kWh battery pack $0$0     
75 kWh battery pack   $0$0   
90 kWh battery pack     $0  
DC quick-charging capability$750       
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
High amperage charger      $750$750
Exterior 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler       $300
Glass roof panel(s)   $300$300$300$300$300
Painted brake calipers (optional)       $0
Rear spoiler$200       
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
App support $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Aux input$50       
CD player$125       
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
MP3-compatible player$50       
Range alert $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200       
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Detailed driving style feedback$100       
Digital instruments$0       
Fog lights$125       
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Floor mats $75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50       
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Metal pedals       $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650$650$650$650$650
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300$300$300$300$300
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable      $1000$1000
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350       
Sport suspension (upgrade)       $0
Total Value of Features$3,650$9,080$10,805$9,730$11,455$11,455$13,205$13,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,430$7,155$6,080$7,805$7,805$9,555$9,930
Value of Feature Adjustments0546666597711598653461

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20112017
ModelLEAFModel S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in116.5 in
Length175.0 in196.0 in
Width69.7 in77.3 in
Height61.0 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,367 lb.4,609 lb.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.5 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.5 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.5 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft363.4 ft3

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