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Chevrolet Cruze vs. Nissan LEAF Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Cruze vs. Nissan LEAF Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,470

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $5,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,405

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $4,344

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122015
ModelCruzeCruzeLEAF
Trim2LTLTZSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $20,685 $23,190 $35,120
Base Invoice $19,858 $22,146 $33,265
RS Package 695 595  
Navigation system 995 995  
Proximity key 300    
Floor mats     180
RS Package 612 524  
Navigation system 876 876  
Proximity key 264    
Floor mats     134
Options (change) 1,990 1,590 180
Options (change) 1,752 1,400 134
Destination 795 795 850
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $23,470 $25,575 $28,650
Total Invoice $22,405 $24,341 $26,749

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Nissan LEAF

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,319
Model Year201220122015
ModelCruzeCruzeLEAF
Trim2LTLTZSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine138hp I4138hp I4107hp E
TransmissionM6T6A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18215/50-17
Total Price$23,470$25,575$28,650
Adjustments for Features0-1,805-3,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,470$23,770$25,410
Cost Above Minimum$0$300$0
Total Invoice$22,405$24,341$26,749
Adjustments for Features0-1,718-3,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,405$22,623$23,724
Cost Above Minimum$0$218$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year201220122015
ModelCruzeCruzeLEAF
Trim2LTLTZSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
1-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Photovoltaic solar panel  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote start $150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat  $40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Heat pump  $250
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear wiper  $175
Engine / Motor 
24 kWh battery pack  $0
6.6 kW onboard charger  $500
DC quick-charging capability  $750
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Pandora internet radio connectivity  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Detailed driving style feedback  $100
Digital instruments  $0
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights  $1000
Tachometer$75$75 
Visor mirror, driver$10 $10
Visor mirror, passenger$10 $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$1,995$3,800$5,235
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,805$3,240
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,718-3,025

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Cruze vs. Nissan LEAF features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20122015
ModelCruzeLEAF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.7 in106.3 in
Length181.0 in175.0 in
Width70.7 in69.7 in
Height58.1 in61.0 in
Curb Weight3,103 lb.3,257 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in52.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.4 ft324.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.430.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Cruze vs. Nissan LEAF specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze 2LT

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan LEAF SL

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

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