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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: $25,855

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $2,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,647

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $2,541

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122016
ModelLEAFLEAFCruze
TrimSVSLPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,200 $37,250 $23,120
Base Invoice $33,707 $35,668 $22,080
Floor mats 170 170  
RS Package     995
Enhanced Convenience Package     865
Floor mats 131 131  
RS Package     905
Enhanced Convenience Package     787
Options (change) 170 170 1,860
Options (change) 131 131 1,692
Destination 850 850 875
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 0
Total Price $28,720 $30,770 $25,855
Total Invoice $27,188 $29,149 $24,647

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,653
Model Year201220122016
ModelLEAFLEAFCruze
TrimSVSLPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine107hp E107hp E153hp I4
TransmissionA1A1T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$28,720$30,770$25,855
Adjustments for Features0-1,625-2,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,720$29,145$23,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$425$0
Total Invoice$27,188$29,149$24,647
Adjustments for Features0-1,539-2,112
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,188$27,610$22,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$422$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year201220122016
ModelLEAFLEAFCruze
TrimSVSLPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Photovoltaic solar panel $250 
Remote start  $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $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
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear wiper$175$175 
Engine / Motor 
24 kWh battery pack$0$0 
Automatic start / stop  $150
DC quick-charging capability $750 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system$600$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100 
Digital instruments$0$0 
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Tachometer  $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row  $75
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$3,210$4,835$5,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,625$2,215
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,539-2,112

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20122016
ModelLEAFCruze
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length175.0 in183.7 in
Width69.7 in70.5 in
Height61.0 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,367 lb.2,836 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.5 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.5 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.5 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze Premier

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
225/40VR18 tires400No
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested32545%
Total Not Requested40055%
Enhanced Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested55076%
Total Not Requested17524%

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