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Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Nissan LEAF Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Nissan LEAF Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $17,245

Chevrolet Cobalt LT   
Difference: $11,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,235

Chevrolet Cobalt LT   
Difference: $10,968

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620122012
ModelCobaltCobaltCobaltLEAFLEAF
TrimLTLTZSSSVSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $15,200 $17,700 $17,400 $35,200 $37,250
Base Invoice $14,364 $16,727 $16,443 $33,707 $35,668
Rear spoiler 275 275      
Satellite radio 325 325 325    
Side curtain airbags 395 395 395    
MP3-compatible player 150 150 150    
Audio controls on steering wheel 195        
Fog lights 115        
Cargo net       20 20
Floor mats       170 170
Rear spoiler 242 242      
Satellite radio 286 286 286    
Side curtain airbags 348 348 348    
MP3-compatible player 132 132 132    
Audio controls on steering wheel 172        
Fog lights 101        
Cargo net       15 15
Floor mats       131 131
Options (change) 1,455 1,145 870 190 190
Options (change) 1,281 1,008 766 146 146
Destination 590 590 590 850 850
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $17,245 $19,435 $18,860 $28,740 $30,790
Total Invoice $16,235 $18,325 $17,799 $27,203 $29,164

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Nissan LEAF

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,552
Model Year20062006200620122012
ModelCobaltCobaltCobaltLEAFLEAF
TrimLTLTZSSSVSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine145hp I4145hp I4171hp I4107hp E107hp E
TransmissionM5A4M5A1A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 7?, 4?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/60-15205/55-16205/50-17205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$17,245$19,435$18,860$28,740$30,790
Adjustments for Features0-2,075-100-4,665-6,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,245$17,360$18,760$24,075$24,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$115$1,515$0$425
Total Invoice$16,235$18,325$17,799$27,203$29,164
Adjustments for Features0-1,956-94-4,416-5,958
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,235$16,369$17,705$22,787$23,206
Cost Above Minimum$0$134$1,470$0$419

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20062006200620122012
ModelCobaltCobaltCobaltLEAFLEAF
TrimLTLTZSSSVSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0  
4-speed automatic $800   
1-speed automatic   $800$800
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
Photovoltaic solar panel    $250
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote app   $25$25
Universal garage door opener    $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Brake assist   $50$50
Front side airbags   $350$350
Rearview camera    $200
Stability control   $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor   $75$75
Traction control $100 $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover    $75
Cargo mat   $40$40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200$200
Interior air filter$0$0$0  
Rear wiper   $175$175
Engine / Motor 
24 kWh battery pack   $0$0
DC quick-charging capability    $750
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25  
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100
Navigation system   $600$600
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 $125
Detailed driving style feedback   $100$100
Digital instruments   $0$0
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors   $25$25
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Tachometer$75$75$75  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75   
Heated front seats $200 $200$200
Heated second row seats   $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350    
Machined alloy wheels $350 $350$350
Polished alloy wheels  $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Total Value of Features$950$3,025$1,050$5,615$7,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,075$100$4,665$6,290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,956-94-4,416-5,958

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20062012
ModelCobaltLEAF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.3 in106.3 in
Length180.5 in175.0 in
Width67.9 in69.7 in
Height57.1 in61.0 in
Curb Weight2,781 lb.3,367 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.0 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.5 in51.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.4 in52.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.6 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.9 ft314.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.90.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan LEAF SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Nissan LEAF SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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