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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: $28,470

Nissan LEAF SV   
Difference: $41,220

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320202020
ModelLEAFLEAFModel SModel S
TrimSVSLLong Range PlusPerformance
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,820 $34,840 $74,990 $94,990
LED + Quick Charge Package 1,630      
Floor mats 170 170    
Premium Package 1,050 1,050    
Door sill trim plates 130 130    
Cargo net 25 25    
Cargo cover 295      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     1,000 1,000
Carbon fiber rear spoiler       0
LED + Quick Charge Package 1,414      
Floor mats 131 131    
Premium Package 911 911    
Door sill trim plates 101 101    
Cargo net 18 18    
Cargo cover 220      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     0 0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler       0
Options (change) 3,300 1,375 1,000 1,000
Options (change) 2,795 1,161 0 0
Destination 850 850 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $28,470 $29,565 $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: $33,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,627
Model Year2013201320202020
ModelLEAFLEAFModel SModel S
TrimSVSLLong Range PlusPerformance
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine107hp E107hp E534hp E778hp E
TransmissionA1A1A1A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7200, 7580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/50-17245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$28,470$29,565$69,690$89,690
Adjustments for Features0-1,250-7,675-8,940
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,470$28,315$62,015$80,750
Cost Above Minimum$155$0$0$18,735

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Features Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year2013201320202020
ModelLEAFLEAFModel SModel S
TrimSVSLLong Range PlusPerformance
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800$800$800
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100
Photovoltaic solar panel $250  
Power charge port door  $25$25
Power liftgate  $350$350
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Around view cameras$500$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Brake assist$50$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
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heat pump$250$250  
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$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer   $25
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger  $750$750
100 kWh battery pack  $0$0
24 kWh battery pack$0$0  
400 kWh a year of DC charging credits  $200$200
6.6 kW onboard charger$500$500  
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$200  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
App support  $0$0
Aux input$50$50  
CD player$125$125  
Center stack smartphone cradle   $0
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation map updates, seven years  $0$0
Pandora internet radio connectivity$0$0  
Range alert  $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200 $200
Surround sound   $250
Traffic information$25$25  
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$100  
Digital instruments$0$0  
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
Heated second row seats$200$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$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
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Total Value of Features$3,900$5,150$11,575$12,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,250$7,675$8,940
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,148694628

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20132020
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 Weight3,257 lb.4,884 lb.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 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 Legroom33.3 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.0 ft328.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
30.0 ft362.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan LEAF SV

LED + Quick Charge Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Quick charger750Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Around view cameras500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested850100%

Option Package Details
Nissan LEAF SL

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Around view cameras500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested850100%

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