2020 Nissan LEAF trim levels explained
Base to top
$12,300
- 5 trims. $31,600 to $43,900.
- Base: S FWD. Top: SL PLUS FWD.
All 5 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG or range | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S FWD | $31,600 | $950 | Electric | 147 hp | FWD | Single-speed | 149 mi | 5 |
| SV FWD | $34,190 | $950 | Electric | 147 hp | FWD | Single-speed | 149 mi | 5 |
| S PLUS FWD | $38,200 | $950 | Electric | 214 hp | FWD | Single-speed | 226 mi | 5 |
| SV PLUS FWD | $39,750 | $950 | Electric | 214 hp | FWD | Single-speed | 226 mi | 5 |
| SL PLUS FWD | $43,900 | $950 | Electric | 214 hp | FWD | Single-speed | 226 mi | 5 |
What changes at each step
S to SV: +$2,590
S FWD $31,600 to SV FWD $34,190.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Navigation, Touch screen, Live traffic, iPod connection, Leather steering wheel, Alloy wheels, plus 1 more.
SV to S PLUS: +$4,010
SV FWD $34,190 to S PLUS FWD $38,200.
- Power: 147 hp to 214 hp.
- Range: 149 mi to 226 mi.
No added standard equipment listed.
S PLUS to SV PLUS: +$1,550
S PLUS FWD $38,200 to SV PLUS FWD $39,750.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Navigation, Touch screen, Live traffic, iPod connection, Leather steering wheel, Fog lights.
SV PLUS to SL PLUS: +$4,150
SV PLUS FWD $39,750 to SL PLUS FWD $43,900.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Leather seats, Heated front seats, Heated steering wheel, 360 camera, Premium audio, Driver attention monitor, plus 3 more.
Which trim has each feature
- Cheapest trim with leather seats: SL PLUS FWD, $43,900.
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: SL PLUS FWD, $43,900. Optional from SV FWD, $34,190.
- Cheapest trim with a heated steering wheel: SL PLUS FWD, $43,900. Optional from SV FWD, $34,190.
- Cheapest trim with a 360 camera: SL PLUS FWD, $43,900.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: S FWD, $31,600.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: S FWD, $31,600.
- Cheapest trim with navigation: SV FWD, $34,190.
- Cheapest trim with premium audio: SL PLUS FWD, $43,900.
- Not on any trim: a power liftgate or trunk, a third row, remote start, heated rear seats, a panoramic roof.
S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.
| Feature | S FWD | SV FWD | S PLUS FWD | SV PLUS FWD | SL PLUS FWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leather seats | N | N | N | N | S |
| Heated front seats | N | O | N | O | S |
| Heated steering wheel | N | O | N | O | S |
| 360 camera | N | N | N | N | S |
| Blind spot warning | S | S | S | S | S |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | S | S | S | S | S |
| Power liftgate or trunk | N | N | N | N | N |
| Third row | N | N | N | N | N |
| Navigation | N | S | N | S | S |
| Premium audio | N | N | N | N | S |
| Remote start | N | N | N | N | N |
| Heated rear seats | N | N | N | N | N |
| Panoramic roof | N | N | N | N | N |
Cheapest trim with
- EV: every trim.
- The most hp: S PLUS FWD, 214 hp, $38,200.
- The longest range: S PLUS FWD, 226 mi, $38,200.
New for 2020
Compared with 2019. Trims matched by name.
- Added: none.
- Dropped: SL FWD.
- Carried over with a price: 5 trims. Median change: +$1,590.
| Trim | 2019 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| S FWD | $29,990 | $31,600 | +$1,610 |
| SV FWD | $32,600 | $34,190 | +$1,590 |
| S PLUS FWD | $36,550 | $38,200 | +$1,650 |
| SV PLUS FWD | $38,510 | $39,750 | +$1,240 |
| SL PLUS FWD | $42,550 | $43,900 | +$1,350 |
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