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

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Chevrolet Bolt EV vs. Tesla Model S Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,795

Chevrolet Bolt EV LT   
Difference: $47,705

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelBolt EVBolt EVModel SModel SModel S
TrimLTPremier75D100DP100D
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,620 $40,905 $84,800 $104,300 $137,000
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
Carbon fiber rear spoiler         0
Comfort and Convenience Package 505        
Driver Confidence I Package 450        
DC quick-charging capability 683 683      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     0 0 0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler         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 $79,500 $99,000 $131,700

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Bolt EV LT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S P100D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $40,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,029
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelBolt EVBolt EVModel SModel SModel S
TrimLTPremier75D100DP100D
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp E200hp E328hp E417hp E600hp E
TransmissionA1A1A1A1A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6200, 7200, 7580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17215/50-17245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$31,795$35,030$79,500$99,000$131,700
Adjustments for Features0-2,225-7,155-7,905-9,170
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,795$32,805$72,345$91,095$122,530
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,010$0$18,750$50,185

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Bolt EV vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelBolt EVBolt EVModel SModel SModel S
TrimLTPremier75D100DP100D
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800$800$800$800
FWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  $100
Power charge port door  $25$25$25
Power liftgate  $350$350$350
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system$200$200   
Brake assist$50$50   
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 mat  $40$40$40
Cargo net  $40$40$40
Console with shifter$150$150   
Console without shifter  $150$150$150
Roof rails $250   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15
HEPA interior air filter    $100
Interior air filter  $0$0 
Ionizing air filtration  $50$50$50
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Wiper de-icer    $25
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger  $750$750$750
100 kWh battery pack   $0$0
400 kWh a year of DC charging credits  $200$200$200
60 kWh battery pack$0$0   
7.2 kW onboard charger$500$500   
75 kWh battery pack  $0  
High amperage charger   $750$750
Regeneration paddles$100$100   
Exterior 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler    $300
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300$300
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Rear spoiler$200$200   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100   
Aux input$50$50   
Center stack smartphone cradle    $0
HD radio  $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
Navigation map updates, seven years  $0$0$0
Navigation system  $600$600$600
Range alert  $0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Surround sound    $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
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100   
Fog lights  $125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Rear camera mirror $200   
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50   
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Heated second row seats $200  $200
Leather seating surfaces $900   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Metal pedals    $75
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
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000$1000
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350   
Total Value of Features$5,225$7,450$12,380$13,130$14,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,225$7,155$7,905$9,170
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,117567503439

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Bolt EV vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20182018
ModelBolt EVModel S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase102.4 in116.5 in
Length164.0 in196.0 in
Width69.5 in77.3 in
Height62.8 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,581 lb.4,609 lb.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.6 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.8 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.9 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.0 ft363.4 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 wheel150No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Driver Confidence I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%

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