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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: $30,475

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $38,595

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620152015201520152015
ModelLEAFModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
TrimSL6070D8585DP85D
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,790 $69,900 $75,000 $80,000 $85,000 $105,000
Floor mats 180          
Cargo net 25          
Door sill trim plates 130          
Subzero Weather Package   1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   750 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Leather seating surfaces   1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network   2,000        
Carbon fiber rear spoiler           1,000
Floor mats 134          
Cargo net 18          
Door sill trim plates 106          
Subzero Weather Package   0 0 0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0 0 0 0
Leather seating surfaces   0 0 0 0 0
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network   0        
Carbon fiber rear spoiler           0
Options (change) 335 5,500 3,750 3,750 3,750 4,750
Options (change) 258 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 850 1,170 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $30,475 $69,070 $72,450 $77,450 $82,450 $103,450

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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 60
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,768
Model Year201620152015201520152015
ModelLEAFModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
TrimSL6070D8585DP85D
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine107hp E302hp E329hp E362hp E422hp E463hp E
TransmissionA1A1A1A1A1A1
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$30,475$69,070$72,450$77,450$82,450$103,450
Adjustments for Features0-140-5,315-3,590-5,315-5,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,475$68,930$67,135$73,860$77,135$97,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,795$0$6,725$10,000$30,625

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Features Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year201620152015201520152015
ModelLEAFModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
TrimSL6070D8585DP85D
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800$800$800$800$800
FWD$0     
RWD $0 $0  
AWD  $1700 $1700$1700
Accessories 
Photovoltaic solar panel$250     
Power charge port door  $25 $25$25
Proximity key$250 $250$250$250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0     
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200$200
Brake assist$50     
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150     
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125
Heat pump$250     
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0$0
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50$50$50
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100
Rear wiper$175     
Variable intermittent wipers$75     
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750$750$750$750$750
30 kWh battery pack$0     
6.6 kW onboard charger$500     
60 kWh battery pack $0    
70 kWh battery pack  $0   
85 kWh battery pack   $0$0$0
DC quick-charging capability$750     
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
Exterior 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     $300
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Rear spoiler$200     
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0$0
Aux input$50     
CD player$125     
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150
MP3-compatible player$50     
Navigation system$600 $600$600$600$600
Range alert $0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200     
SMS text-to-speech reader$25     
Traffic information$25     
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Detailed driving style feedback$100     
Digital instruments$0     
Fog lights$125     
Heated mirrors$25 $25$25$25$25
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250$250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25$25$25$25
LED headlights$1000     
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75$75$75
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100$100$100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50     
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200
Metal pedals     $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650$650$650
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Total Value of Features$6,275$6,415$11,590$9,865$11,590$11,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$140$5,315$3,590$5,315$5,690
Value of Feature Adjustments013462292406347

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20162015
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.4,609 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
23.6 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
30.0 ft363.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 60

Subzero Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested30088%
Total Not Requested4012%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 70D

Subzero Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested30088%
Total Not Requested4012%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 85

Subzero Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested30088%
Total Not Requested4012%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 85D

Subzero Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested30088%
Total Not Requested4012%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S P85D

Subzero Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested30088%
Total Not Requested4012%

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