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Chevrolet Sonic vs. Nissan LEAF Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Sonic vs. Nissan LEAF Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $17,110

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $11,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,453

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $10,969

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201320122012
ModelSonicSonicSonicLEAFLEAF
TrimLTLTZRSSVSL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $16,240 $17,850 $20,185 $35,200 $37,250
Base Invoice $15,590 $16,958 $19,176 $33,707 $35,668
Cargo net 60 60 60 20 20
Floor mats       170 170
Cargo cover       290  
Cargo net 53 53 53 15 15
Floor mats       131 131
Cargo cover       219  
Options (change) 60 60 60 480 190
Options (change) 53 53 53 365 146
Destination 810 810 810 850 850
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $17,110 $18,720 $21,055 $29,030 $30,790
Total Invoice $16,453 $17,821 $20,039 $27,422 $29,164

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Nissan LEAF

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,499
Model Year20132013201320122012
ModelSonicSonicSonicLEAFLEAF
TrimLTLTZRSSVSL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine138hp I4138hp I4138hp I4107hp E107hp E
TransmissionM5M5M6A1A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15205/50-17205/50-17205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$17,110$18,720$21,055$29,030$30,790
Adjustments for Features0-300-1,600-2,615-4,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,110$18,420$19,455$26,415$26,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,310$2,345$0$210
Total Invoice$16,453$17,821$20,039$27,422$29,164
Adjustments for Features0-286-1,523-2,470-3,945
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,453$17,535$18,516$24,952$25,219
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,082$2,063$0$267

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20132013201320122012
ModelSonicSonicSonicLEAFLEAF
TrimLTLTZRSSVSL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0   
6-speed manual  $150  
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
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
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
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300  
Rearview camera    $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40$40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200$200
Interior air filter$0$0$0  
Engine / Motor 
24 kWh battery pack   $0$0
DC quick-charging capability    $750
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25  
Larger rear spoiler  $200  
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200$200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0  
CD player$125  $125$125
MP3-compatible player$50  $50$50
Navigation system   $600$600
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
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
Fog lights $125$125 $125
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50  
Tachometer$75$75$75  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75  
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Heated second row seats   $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150  
Metal pedals  $75  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels   $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Total Value of Features$2,175$2,475$3,775$4,790$6,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$1,600$2,615$4,165
Value of Feature Adjustments0-286-1,523-2,470-3,945

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20132012
ModelSonicLEAF
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase99.4 in106.3 in
Length159.0 in175.0 in
Width68.3 in69.7 in
Height59.7 in61.0 in
Curb Weight2,691 lb.3,367 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.2 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.4 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.4 in51.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in52.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.0 ft314.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
47.7 ft30.0 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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