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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: $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 Year2012201220132013
ModelLEAFLEAFCruzeCruze
TrimSVSL2LTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,200 $37,250 $21,040 $23,550
Base Invoice $33,707 $35,668 $20,198 $22,490
Floor mats 170 170    
Cargo net 20 20 60 60
Door sill trim plates 125 125 130 130
RS Package     695  
Driver Convenience Package     380  
Navigation system     795 795
Proximity key     300  
Rear spoiler       410
Floor mats 131 131    
Cargo net 15 15 53 53
Door sill trim plates 99 99 114 114
RS Package     612  
Driver Convenience Package     334  
Navigation system     700 700
Proximity key     264  
Rear spoiler       361
Options (change) 315 315 2,360 1,395
Options (change) 245 245 2,077 1,228
Destination 850 850 795 795
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 0 0
Total Price $28,865 $30,915 $24,195 $25,740
Total Invoice $27,302 $29,263 $23,070 $24,513

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,057
Model Year2012201220132013
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$28,865$30,915$24,195$25,740
Adjustments for Features0-1,625-865-2,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,865$29,290$23,330$23,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$425$0$395
Total Invoice$27,302$29,263$23,070$24,513
Adjustments for Features0-1,538-825-1,919
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,302$27,725$22,245$22,594
Cost Above Minimum$0$423$0$349

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Features Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year2012201220132013
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 
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$3,210$4,835$4,075$5,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,625$865$2,015
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,538-825-1,919

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20122013
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 audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Remote start150No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Total Requested37562%
Total Not Requested23038%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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