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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Nissan LEAF Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Nissan LEAF Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,770

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $4,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,149

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $4,252

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112012
ModelTraverseTraverseLEAF
TrimLTLTZSL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,010 $38,250 $37,250
Base Invoice $30,409 $36,337 $35,668
Navigation system 1,890 1,890  
Personal Connectivity Package 340    
Heated front seats 250    
Floor mats     170
Navigation system 1,663 1,663  
Personal Connectivity Package 299    
Heated front seats 220    
Floor mats     131
Options (change) 2,480 1,890 170
Options (change) 2,182 1,663 131
Destination 810 810 850
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $35,300 $40,950 $30,770
Total Invoice $33,401 $38,810 $29,149

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Nissan LEAF

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan LEAF SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,079
Model Year201120112012
ModelTraverseTraverseLEAF
TrimLTLTZSL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine281hp V6288hp V6107hp E
TransmissionT6T6A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18255/55-20205/55-16
Total Price$35,300$40,950$30,770
Adjustments for Features-1,240-3,9400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,060$37,010$30,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,950$0
Total Invoice$33,401$38,810$29,149
Adjustments for Features-1,173-3,7340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,228$35,076$29,149
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,848$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year201120112012
ModelTraverseTraverseLEAF
TrimLTLTZSL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
1-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Photovoltaic solar panel  $250
Power liftgate $350 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote start$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat  $40
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Engine / Motor 
24 kWh battery pack  $0
DC quick-charging capability  $750
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Rear seat audio controls $25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass$0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback  $100
Digital instruments  $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Tachometer$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,800$8,500$4,560
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,240$3,940$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,173-3,7340

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20112012
ModelTraverseLEAF
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase118.9 in106.3 in
Length205.0 in175.0 in
Width78.4 in69.7 in
Height70.4 in61.0 in
Curb Weight4,791 lb.3,367 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in51.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.3 in52.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in31.1 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.4 ft314.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
68.8 ft314.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.4 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

Personal Connectivity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Nissan LEAF SL

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

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