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2021 Nissan LEAF trim levels explained

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S FWD$31,670SV FWD$34,960S PLUS FWD$38,270SV PLUS FWD$40,520SL PLUS FWD$43,970
5 priced trims by MSRP. Orange: base trim. Bars start at $0.

All 5 trims

2021 Nissan LEAF trims by MSRP
TrimMSRPDestinationEnginehpDrivetrainTransmissionMPG or rangeSeats
S FWD$31,670$1,095Electric147 hpFWDSingle-speed149 mi5
SV FWD$34,960$1,095Electric147 hpFWDSingle-speed149 mi5
S PLUS FWD$38,270$1,095Electric214 hpFWDSingle-speed226 mi5
SV PLUS FWD$40,520$1,095Electric214 hpFWDSingle-speed216 mi5
SL PLUS FWD$43,970$1,095Electric214 hpFWDSingle-speed216 mi5

What changes at each step

  1. S to SV: +$3,290

    S FWD $31,670 to SV FWD $34,960.

    Same specs. Equipment only.

    Adds as standard: Heated front seats, Heated steering wheel, Navigation, Live traffic, Leather steering wheel, Heated mirrors, plus 2 more.

  2. SV to S PLUS: +$3,310

    SV FWD $34,960 to S PLUS FWD $38,270.

    • Power: 147 hp to 214 hp.
    • Range: 149 mi to 226 mi.

    No added standard equipment listed.

  3. S PLUS to SV PLUS: +$2,250

    S PLUS FWD $38,270 to SV PLUS FWD $40,520.

    • Range: 226 mi to 216 mi.

    Adds as standard: Heated front seats, Heated steering wheel, Navigation, Live traffic, Leather steering wheel, Heated mirrors, plus 1 more.

  4. SV PLUS to SL PLUS: +$3,450

    SV PLUS FWD $40,520 to SL PLUS FWD $43,970.

    Same specs. Equipment only.

    Adds as standard: Leather seats, 360 camera, Premium audio, Driver attention monitor, Garage door opener, Power driver seat.

Which trim has each feature

  • Cheapest trim with leather seats: SL PLUS FWD, $43,970.
  • Cheapest trim with heated front seats: SV FWD, $34,960.
  • Cheapest trim with a heated steering wheel: SV FWD, $34,960.
  • Cheapest trim with a 360 camera: SL PLUS FWD, $43,970. Optional from SV FWD, $34,960.
  • Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: S FWD, $31,670.
  • Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: S FWD, $31,670.
  • Cheapest trim with navigation: SV FWD, $34,960.
  • Cheapest trim with premium audio: SL PLUS FWD, $43,970.
  • 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.

2021 Nissan LEAF: features by trim
FeatureS FWDSV FWDS PLUS FWDSV PLUS FWDSL PLUS FWD
Leather seatsNNNNS
Heated front seatsNSNSS
Heated steering wheelNSNSS
360 cameraNONOS
Blind spot warningSSSSS
Apple CarPlay or Android AutoSSSSS
Power liftgate or trunkNNNNN
Third rowNNNNN
NavigationNSNSS
Premium audioNNNNS
Remote startNNNNN
Heated rear seatsNNNNN
Panoramic roofNNNNN

Cheapest trim with

  • EV: every trim.
  • The most hp: S PLUS FWD, 214 hp, $38,270.
  • The longest range: S PLUS FWD, 226 mi, $38,270.

New for 2021

Compared with 2020. Trims matched by name.

  • Added: none.
  • Dropped: none.
  • Carried over with a price: 5 trims. Median change: +$70.
Price change by trim, 2020 to 2021
Trim20202021Change
S FWD$31,600$31,670+$70
SV FWD$34,190$34,960+$770
S PLUS FWD$38,200$38,270+$70
SV PLUS FWD$39,750$40,520+$770
SL PLUS FWD$43,900$43,970+$70

What this cannot tell you

Prices exclude options, packages and destination.

Equipment comes from one source and can lag.

How values are checked