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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: $30,305

Nissan LEAF SV   
Difference: $36,895

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020162016201620162016201620162016
ModelLEAFModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
TrimSV7070D8585DP85D9090DP90D
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $34,190 $70,000 $75,000 $80,000 $85,000 $105,000 $83,000 $88,000 $108,000
Technology Package 2,200                
Floor mats 190                
Cargo cover 145                
Door sill trim plates 130                
Cargo net 25                
Autopilot Convenience Features   2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Carbon fiber rear spoiler           1,000     1,000
Technology Package 1,931                
Floor mats 144                
Cargo cover 94                
Door sill trim plates 106                
Cargo net 18                
Autopilot Convenience Features   0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler           0     0
Options (change) 2,690 3,500 3,500 3,500 3,500 4,500 3,500 3,500 4,500
Options (change) 2,293 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 925 1,200 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 -7,500
Total Price $30,305 $67,200 $72,200 $77,200 $82,200 $103,200 $80,200 $85,200 $106,200

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Tesla Model S

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan LEAF SV
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S 90
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $32,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,712
Model Year202020162016201620162016201620162016
ModelLEAFModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
TrimSV7070D8585DP85D9090DP90D
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine147hp E315hp E328hp E373hp E417hp E463hp E373hp E417hp E463hp E
TransmissionA1A1A1A1A1A1A1A1A1
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDRWDAWDAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$30,305$67,200$72,200$77,200$82,200$103,200$80,200$85,200$106,200
Adjustments for Features0-3,900-5,625-3,900-5,625-6,000-3,900-5,625-6,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,305$63,300$66,575$73,300$76,575$97,200$76,300$79,575$100,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,275$10,000$13,275$33,900$13,000$16,275$36,900

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Features Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year202020162016201620162016201620162016
ModelLEAFModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
TrimSV7070D8585DP85D9090DP90D
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800$800$800$800$800$800$800$800
FWD$0        
RWD $0 $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$1000
Automated lane change $300$300$300$300$300$300$300$300
Automated parking system, remote $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Power charge port door  $25 $25$25 $25$25
Remote climate control$25        
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500$500$500$500$500$500
Semi-autonomous driving $600$600$600$600$600$600$600$600
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150        
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot collision prevention$150        
Blind spot warning system$200        
Brake assist$50        
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100        
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Lane keeping assist$400        
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Pedestrian detection$50        
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150        
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125$125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$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$750
40 kWh battery pack$0        
6.6 kW onboard charger$500        
70 kWh battery pack $0$0      
85 kWh battery pack   $0$0$0   
90 kWh battery pack      $0$0$0
DC quick-charging capability$750        
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
Exterior 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     $300  $300
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0  $0
Rear spoiler$200        
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Aux input$50        
CD player$125        
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150
MP3-compatible player$50        
Range alert $0$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$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Detailed driving style feedback$100        
Digital instruments$0        
Fog lights$125        
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750        
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500$500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50        
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Metal pedals     $75  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100        
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650$650$650$650$650$650
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300$300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0  $0
Total Value of Features$6,425$10,325$12,050$10,325$12,050$12,425$10,325$12,050$12,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,900$5,625$3,900$5,625$6,000$3,900$5,625$6,000
Value of Feature Adjustments0366491318431366306416356

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20202016
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 Weight3,539 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 SV

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested215063%
Total Not Requested125037%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 70

Autopilot Convenience Features
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
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 70D

Autopilot Convenience Features
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
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 85

Autopilot Convenience Features
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
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 85D

Autopilot Convenience Features
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
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 P85D

Autopilot Convenience Features
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
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 90

Autopilot Convenience Features
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
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

Autopilot Convenience Features
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
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 P90D

Autopilot Convenience Features
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
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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