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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: $28,650

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $40,670

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520122012
ModelLEAFModel SModel S
TrimSLBasePerformance
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,120 $67,400 $92,400
Floor mats 180    
Tech Package   3,750 3,750
Nappa Leather   1,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   750 750
Cargo cover   250 250
Wood trim   0  
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network   2,000  
Floor mats 134    
Tech Package   0 0
Nappa Leather   0  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0
Cargo cover   0 0
Wood trim   0  
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network   0  
Options (change) 180 8,250 4,750
Options (change) 134 0 0
Destination 850 1,170 1,170
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $28,650 $69,320 $90,820

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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
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $38,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,864
Model Year201520122012
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)215/50-17245/45-19245/35-21
Total Price$28,650$69,320$90,820
Adjustments for Features0-2,350-3,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,650$66,970$87,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$20,525

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Features Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year201520122012
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 
Cargo mat$40  
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heat pump$250  
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750$750
24 kWh battery pack$0  
6.6 kW onboard charger$500  
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 
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input$50  
CD player$125  
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player$50  
Pandora internet radio connectivity$0  
Satellite radio$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Traffic information$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  
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
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim  $200
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Heated second row seats$200  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Wood trim $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$5,315$7,665$8,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,350$3,325
Value of Feature Adjustments0215232

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20152012
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.4,648 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 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
30.0 ft363.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Tesla Model S

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Media drive, large10No
Total Requested170068%
Total Not Requested78532%
Nappa Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested110059%
Total Not Requested75041%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Performance

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Media drive, large10No
Total Requested170074%
Total Not Requested58526%

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