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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: $30,770

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $40,800

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220132013
ModelLEAFModel SModel S
TrimSLBasePerformance
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $37,250 $69,900 $89,900
Floor mats 170    
Subzero Weather Package   750 750
Tech Package   3,750 3,750
Metallic paint (extra cost)   750 750
Cargo cover   250 250
Fog lights   500 500
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network   2,000  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     1,500
Floor mats 131    
Subzero Weather Package   0 0
Tech Package   0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0
Cargo cover   0 0
Fog lights   0 0
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network   0  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     0
Options (change) 170 8,000 7,500
Options (change) 131 0 0
Destination 850 1,170 1,170
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $30,770 $71,570 $91,070

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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: $37,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,240
Model Year201220132013
ModelLEAFModel SModel S
TrimSLBasePerformance
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine107hp E302hp E416hp E
TransmissionA1A1A1
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$30,770$71,570$91,070
Adjustments for Features0-3,065-3,440
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,770$68,505$87,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$19,125

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Features Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year201220132013
ModelLEAFModel SModel S
TrimSLBasePerformance
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800$800
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Photovoltaic solar panel$250  
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  
Brake assist$50  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750$750
24 kWh battery pack$0  
60 kWh battery pack $0 
85 kWh battery pack  $0
DC quick-charging capability$750  
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network $1000$1000
High-performance inverter  $0
Exterior 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler  $300
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input$50  
CD player$125  
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio$200  
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  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Tires, high-efficiency (optional)  $0
Total Value of Features$4,625$7,690$8,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,065$3,440
Value of Feature Adjustments0271239

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20122013
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.4,648 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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Option Package Details
Tesla Model S

Subzero Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20083%
Total Not Requested4017%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested107557%
Total Not Requested82543%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Performance

Subzero Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20083%
Total Not Requested4017%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested107557%
Total Not Requested82543%

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