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Chevrolet Bolt EV vs. Tesla Model 3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Bolt EV vs. Tesla Model 3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,795

Chevrolet Bolt EV LT   
Difference: $6,895

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017202120212021
ModelBolt EVBolt EVModel 3Model 3Model 3
TrimLTPremierStandard Range PlusLong RangePerformance
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,620 $40,905 $43,990 $49,990 $57,990
Comfort and Convenience Package 555        
Driver Confidence I Package 495        
DC quick-charging capability 750 750      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     1,000 1,000 1,000
Comfort and Convenience Package 505        
Driver Confidence I Package 450        
DC quick-charging capability 683 683      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     0 0 0
Options (change) 1,800 750 1,000 1,000 1,000
Options (change) 1,638 683 0 0 0
Destination 875 875 1,200 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $31,795 $35,030 $38,690 $44,690 $52,690

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Bolt EV vs. Tesla Model 3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Bolt EV LT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,950
Model Year20172017202120212021
ModelBolt EVBolt EVModel 3Model 3Model 3
TrimLTPremierStandard Range PlusLong RangePerformance
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp E200hp E283hp E346hp E450hp E
TransmissionA1A1A1A1A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, ??, ??, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17215/50-17235/45-18235/45-18235/35-20
Total Price$31,795$35,030$38,690$44,690$52,690
Adjustments for Features0-2,225-3,180-4,880-4,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,795$32,805$35,510$39,810$47,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,010$0$4,300$12,300

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Bolt EV vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20172017202120212021
ModelBolt EVBolt EVModel 3Model 3Model 3
TrimLTPremierStandard Range PlusLong RangePerformance
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800$800$800$800
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100   
Remote keyless entry$225$225   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system$200$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100   
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Rear side airbags$300$300   
Rearview camera$200 $200$200$200
Tires, self-sealing$50$50   
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Wide-view front camera $150   
Wide-view rear camera $0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Console with shifter$150$150   
Console without shifter  $150$150$150
Roof rails $250   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger  $750$750$750
54 kWh battery pack  $0  
60 kWh battery pack$0$0   
7.2 kW onboard charger$500$500   
75 kWh battery pack   $0 
Regeneration paddles$100$100   
Exterior 
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300$300
Rear spoiler$200$200   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100   
Aux input$50$50   
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
Navigation system  $600$600$600
Range alert  $0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225   
Voice control for audio system$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100   
Digital instruments  $0$0$0
Fog lights  $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25   
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Rear camera mirror $200   
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Heated second row seats $200   
Leather seating surfaces $900   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250$250$250
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350   
Total Value of Features$5,620$7,845$8,800$10,500$10,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,225$3,180$4,880$4,880
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,117518688583

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Bolt EV vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20172021
ModelBolt EVModel 3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.4 in113.2 in
Length164.0 in184.8 in
Width69.5 in72.8 in
Height62.8 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,581 lb.3,583 lb.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.6 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.9 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.0 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Bolt EV LT

Comfort and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Driver Confidence I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%

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