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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: $35,145

Chevrolet Bolt EV Premier   
Difference: $30,425

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920122012
ModelBolt EVModel SModel S
TrimPremierBasePerformance
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $41,020 $67,400 $92,400
DC quick-charging capability 750    
Nappa Leather   1,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   750 750
Cargo cover   250 250
Wood trim   0  
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network   2,000  
DC quick-charging capability 683    
Nappa Leather   0  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0
Cargo cover   0 0
Wood trim   0  
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network   0  
Options (change) 750 4,500 1,000
Options (change) 683 0 0
Destination 875 1,170 1,170
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $35,145 $65,570 $87,070

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Bolt EV Premier
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,884
Model Year201920122012
ModelBolt EVModel SModel S
TrimPremierBasePerformance
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp E302hp E416hp E
TransmissionA1A1A1
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17245/45-19245/35-21
Total Price$35,145$65,570$87,070
Adjustments for Features-1,0950-975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,050$65,570$86,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$20,525

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Bolt EV vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year201920122012
ModelBolt EVModel SModel S
TrimPremierBasePerformance
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800$800
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Proximity key$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera $200$200
Tires, self-sealing$50  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Wide-view front camera$150  
Wide-view rear camera$0  
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750$750
60 kWh battery pack$0$0 
7.2 kW onboard charger$500  
85 kWh battery pack  $0
DC quick-charging capability$750  
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network $1000$1000
High-performance inverter  $0
Regeneration paddles$100  
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Aux input$50  
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive, small $5$5
Satellite radio$200  
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  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Detailed driving style feedback$100  
Heated mirrors$25  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Rear camera mirror$200  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim  $200
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Heated second row seats$200  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Wood trim $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Total Value of Features$7,650$6,555$7,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,095$0$975
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,047071

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Bolt EV vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20192012
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.4,648 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
Tesla Model S

Nappa Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested110059%
Total Not Requested75041%

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