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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: $41,920

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120202020
ModelLEAFModel SModel S
TrimSLLong Range PlusPerformance
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,720 $74,990 $94,990
DC quick-charging capability 700    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   1,000 1,000
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     0
DC quick-charging capability 607    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     0
Options (change) 700 1,000 1,000
Options (change) 607 0 0
Destination 850 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $27,770 $69,690 $89,690

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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 Performance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $32,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,806
Model Year201120202020
ModelLEAFModel SModel S
TrimSLLong Range PlusPerformance
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine107hp E534hp E778hp E
TransmissionA1A1A1
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6200, 7580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$27,770$69,690$89,690
Adjustments for Features0-9,330-10,595
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,770$60,360$79,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$18,735

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Features Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year201120202020
ModelLEAFModel SModel S
TrimSLLong Range PlusPerformance
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800$800
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Photovoltaic solar panel$250  
Power charge port door $25$25
Power liftgate $350$350
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Brake assist$50  
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo net $40$40
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
HEPA interior air filter  $100
Interior air filter $0 
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer  $25
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750$750
100 kWh battery pack $0$0
400 kWh a year of DC charging credits $200$200
High amperage charger $750$750
Exterior 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler  $300
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
App support $0$0
Aux input$50  
CD player$125  
Center stack smartphone cradle  $0
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation map updates, seven years $0$0
Range alert $0$0
Satellite radio$200 $200
Surround sound  $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Cornering lights $50$50
Detailed driving style feedback$100  
Digital instruments$0  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Floor mats $75$75
Heated front seats $200$200
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Total Value of Features$2,775$12,105$13,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,330$10,595
Value of Feature Adjustments0843744

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20112020
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.4,884 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 ft328.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft362.3 ft3

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