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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: $30,580

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $37,620

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182017201720172017201720172017
ModelLEAFModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
TrimSL6060D7575D90D100DP100D
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,200 $68,000 $73,000 $69,500 $74,500 $87,500 $97,500 $140,000
Technology Package 650              
Floor mats 190              
Cargo net 25              
Door sill trim plates 130              
Enhanced Autopilot   3,000 3,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Leather seating surfaces   2,500 2,500 3,300 3,300 3,300 3,300 3,300
Carbon fiber rear spoiler               1,000
Technology Package 570              
Floor mats 144              
Cargo net 18              
Door sill trim plates 106              
Enhanced Autopilot   0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Leather seating surfaces   0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler               0
Options (change) 995 6,500 6,500 9,300 9,300 9,300 9,300 10,300
Options (change) 838 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 885 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $30,580 $68,200 $73,200 $72,500 $77,500 $90,500 $100,500 $144,000

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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: $34,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,485
Model Year20182017201720172017201720172017
ModelLEAFModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
TrimSL6060D7575D90D100DP100D
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine147hp E315hp E328hp E315hp E328hp E417hp E417hp E600hp E
TransmissionA1A1A1A1A1A1A1A1
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$30,580$68,200$73,200$72,500$77,500$90,500$100,500$144,000
Adjustments for Features0-3,500-5,225-4,150-5,875-5,875-7,625-8,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,580$64,700$67,975$68,350$71,625$84,625$92,875$136,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,275$3,650$6,925$19,925$28,175$71,300

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Features Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20182017201720172017201720172017
ModelLEAFModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
TrimSL6060D7575D90D100DP100D
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800$800$800$800$800$800$800
FWD$0       
RWD $0 $0    
AWD  $1700 $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850       
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
Automated lane change $300$300$300$300$300$300$300
Automated parking system, remote $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Heated steering wheel$100       
Power charge port door  $25 $25$25$25$25
Power liftgate   $350$350$350$350$350
Remote climate control$25       
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500$500$500$500$500
Semi-autonomous driving $600$600$600$600$600$600$600
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150       
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500       
Blind spot collision prevention$150       
Blind spot warning system$200       
Brake assist$50       
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100       
Driver drowsiness monitor$150       
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Lane keeping assist$400       
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Pedestrian detection$50       
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150       
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125$125$125
Heat pump$250       
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Rear wiper$175       
Variable intermittent wipers$75       
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750$750$750$750$750$750$750
100 kWh battery pack      $0$0
40 kWh battery pack$0       
6.6 kW onboard charger$500       
60 kWh battery pack $0$0     
75 kWh battery pack   $0$0   
90 kWh battery pack     $0  
DC quick-charging capability$750       
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
High amperage charger      $750$750
Exterior 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler       $300
Glass roof panel(s)   $300$300$300$300$300
Painted brake calipers (optional)       $0
Rear spoiler$200       
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Aux input$50       
CD player$125       
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
MP3-compatible player$50       
Range alert $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200       
SMS text-to-speech reader$25       
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200       
Traffic + travel information$25       
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Detailed driving style feedback$100       
Digital instruments$0       
Fog lights$125       
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750       
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150       
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50       
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Metal pedals       $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100       
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650$650$650$650$650
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300$300$300$300$300
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable      $1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)       $0
Total Value of Features$7,575$11,075$12,800$11,725$13,450$13,450$15,200$15,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,500$5,225$4,150$5,875$5,875$7,625$8,000
Value of Feature Adjustments0323450361478409478350

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20182017
ModelLEAFModel S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in116.5 in
Length176.4 in196.0 in
Width70.5 in77.3 in
Height61.4 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,434 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 Legroom33.5 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
Nissan LEAF SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Total Requested150088%
Total Not Requested20012%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 60

Enhanced Autopilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested2008%
Total Not Requested245092%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 60D

Enhanced Autopilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested2008%
Total Not Requested245092%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 75

Enhanced Autopilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested2008%
Total Not Requested245092%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 75D

Enhanced Autopilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested2008%
Total Not Requested245092%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 90D

Enhanced Autopilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested2008%
Total Not Requested245092%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 100D

Enhanced Autopilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested2008%
Total Not Requested245092%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S P100D

Enhanced Autopilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested2008%
Total Not Requested245092%

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