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Nissan LEAF vs. Chevrolet Cruze Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan LEAF vs. Chevrolet Cruze Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,470

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $2,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,405

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $2,339

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120122012
ModelLEAFLEAFCruzeCruze
TrimSVSL2LTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,780 $33,720 $20,685 $23,190
Base Invoice $31,394 $32,293 $19,858 $22,146
RS Package     695 595
Navigation system     995 995
Proximity key     300  
RS Package     612 524
Navigation system     876 876
Proximity key     264  
Options (change) 0 0 1,990 1,590
Options (change) 0 0 1,752 1,400
Destination 850 850 795 795
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 0 0
Total Price $26,130 $27,070 $23,470 $25,575
Total Invoice $24,744 $25,643 $22,405 $24,341

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,174
Model Year2011201120122012
ModelLEAFLEAFCruzeCruze
TrimSVSL2LTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine107hp E107hp E138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionA1A1M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$26,130$27,070$23,470$25,575
Adjustments for Features0-875-875-2,680
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,130$26,195$22,595$22,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$65$0$300
Total Invoice$24,744$25,643$22,405$24,341
Adjustments for Features0-829-835-2,551
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,744$24,814$21,570$21,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$70$0$220

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Features Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year2011201120122012
ModelLEAFLEAFCruzeCruze
TrimSVSL2LTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800  
6-speed manual  $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Photovoltaic solar panel $250  
Remote app$25$25  
Remote start   $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
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  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear wiper$175$175  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100  
Digital instruments$0$0  
Fog lights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors   $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Tachometer  $75$75
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row  $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Floor mats  $75$75
Heated front 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$3,045$3,920$3,920$5,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$875$875$2,680
Value of Feature Adjustments0-829-835-2,551

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20112012
ModelLEAFCruze
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in105.7 in
Length175.0 in181.0 in
Width69.7 in70.7 in
Height61.0 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,367 lb.3,103 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.5 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.5 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.5 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze 2LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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