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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: $24,360

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $1,770

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,039

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $1,705

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920112011
ModelCobaltLEAFLEAF
TrimSSSVSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,425 $32,780 $33,720
Base Invoice $22,137 $31,394 $32,293
Rear spoiler 275    
Rear spoiler 242    
Options (change) 275 0 0
Options (change) 242 0 0
Destination 660 850 850
Gas Tax 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $24,360 $26,130 $27,070
Total Invoice $23,039 $24,744 $25,643

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Nissan LEAF

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan LEAF SV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $577
Model Year200920112011
ModelCobaltLEAFLEAF
TrimSSSVSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine260hp I4107hp E107hp E
TransmissionM5A1A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)228, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$24,360$26,130$27,070
Adjustments for Features0-2,410-3,285
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,360$23,720$23,785
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$65
Total Invoice$23,039$24,744$25,643
Adjustments for Features0-2,282-3,112
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,039$22,462$22,531
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$69

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year200920112011
ModelCobaltLEAFLEAF
TrimSSSVSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
1-speed automatic $800$800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Photovoltaic solar panel  $250
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Front side airbags $350$350
Rearview camera  $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net$40  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Interior air filter$0  
Rear wiper $175$175
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Navigation system $600$600
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights$125 $125
Boost gauge$75  
Detailed driving style feedback $100$100
Digital instruments $0$0
Fog lights  $125
LED headlights $1000$1000
Tachometer$75  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
No-lift shift$50  
Short-throw shifter (optional)$0  
Total Value of Features$1,415$3,825$4,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,410$3,285
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,282-3,112

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20092011
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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