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Nissan LEAF vs. Chevrolet Sonic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan LEAF vs. Chevrolet Sonic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $17,035

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $8,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,355

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $7,767

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520122012
ModelLEAFLEAFSonicSonic
TrimSVSLLTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,100 $35,120 $15,865 $17,365
Base Invoice $30,409 $33,265 $15,230 $16,497
Cargo cover 300      
Floor mats 180 180    
Connectivity Plus Cruise Package     375  
Cargo cover 229      
Floor mats 134 134    
Connectivity Plus Cruise Package     330  
Options (change) 480 180 375 0
Options (change) 363 134 330 0
Destination 850 850 795 795
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 0 0
Total Price $25,930 $28,650 $17,035 $18,160
Total Invoice $24,122 $26,749 $16,355 $17,292

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,218
Model Year2015201520122012
ModelLEAFLEAFSonicSonic
TrimSVSLLTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine107hp E107hp E138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionA1A1M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17215/50-17195/65-15205/50-17
Total Price$25,930$28,650$17,035$18,160
Adjustments for Features-3,815-6,0650-475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,115$22,585$17,035$17,685
Cost Above Minimum$0$470$0$650
Total Invoice$24,122$26,749$16,355$17,292
Adjustments for Features-3,549-5,6630-452
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,573$21,086$16,355$16,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$513$0$485

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Features Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year2015201520122012
ModelLEAFLEAFSonicSonic
TrimSVSLLTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800  
5-speed manual  $0$0
FWD$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
Universal garage door opener $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150  
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  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Heat pump$250$250  
Interior air filter  $0$0
Engine / Motor 
24 kWh battery pack$0$0  
6.6 kW onboard charger$500$500  
DC quick-charging capability $750  
Infotainment 
Navigation system$600$600  
Pandora internet radio connectivity$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100  
Fog lights $125 $125
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Tachometer  $75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row  $75$75
Heated front seats$200$200 $200
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Leather seating surfaces $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Total Value of Features$5,215$7,465$1,400$1,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,815$6,065$0$475
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,549-5,6630-452

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20152012
ModelLEAFSonic
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in99.4 in
Length175.0 in159.0 in
Width69.7 in68.3 in
Height61.0 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,257 lb.2,691 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.12.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in53.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in51.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.5 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom33.3 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.0 ft319.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
30.0 ft347.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LT

Connectivity Plus Cruise Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested425100%
Total Not Requested00%

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