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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: $24,195

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $4,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,070

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $4,232

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320122012
ModelCruzeCruzeLEAFLEAF
Trim2LTLTZSVSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $21,040 $23,550 $35,200 $37,250
Base Invoice $20,198 $22,490 $33,707 $35,668
RS Package 695      
Driver Convenience Package 380      
Navigation system 795 795    
Proximity key 300      
Cargo net 60 60 20 20
Door sill trim plates 130 130 125 125
Rear spoiler   410    
Floor mats     170 170
RS Package 612      
Driver Convenience Package 334      
Navigation system 700 700    
Proximity key 264      
Cargo net 53 53 15 15
Door sill trim plates 114 114 99 99
Rear spoiler   361    
Floor mats     131 131
Options (change) 2,360 1,395 315 315
Options (change) 2,077 1,228 245 245
Destination 795 795 850 850
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $24,195 $25,740 $28,865 $30,915
Total Invoice $23,070 $24,513 $27,302 $29,263

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Nissan LEAF

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,057
Model Year2013201320122012
ModelCruzeCruzeLEAFLEAF
Trim2LTLTZSVSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine138hp I4138hp I4107hp E107hp E
TransmissionM6T6A1A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$24,195$25,740$28,865$30,915
Adjustments for Features-865-2,0150-1,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,330$23,725$28,865$29,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$395$0$425
Total Invoice$23,070$24,513$27,302$29,263
Adjustments for Features-825-1,9190-1,538
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,245$22,594$27,302$27,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$349$0$423

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year2013201320122012
ModelCruzeCruzeLEAFLEAF
Trim2LTLTZSVSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
1-speed automatic  $800$800
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Photovoltaic solar panel   $250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote start$150$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$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$0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200 $200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo mat  $40$40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Engine / Motor 
24 kWh battery pack  $0$0
DC quick-charging capability   $750
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 $125
Detailed driving style feedback  $100$100
Digital instruments  $0$0
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
LED headlights  $1000$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$200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$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 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Total Value of Features$4,075$5,225$3,210$4,835
Value of Feature Adjustments$865$2,015$0$1,625
Value of Feature Adjustments-825-1,9190-1,538

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20132012
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.3,367 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in51.5 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 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft314.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.40.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze 2LT

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested37562%
Total Not Requested23038%

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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