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Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Tesla Model 3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Tesla Model 3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,480

Chevrolet Cobalt LT   
Difference: $25,220

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102018
ModelCobaltCobaltModel 3
TrimLT2LTBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,470 $17,840 $49,000
Revolution Package 295    
My Link Package 995    
Audio controls on steering wheel   245  
USB port   100  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     1,000
Revolution Package 260    
My Link Package 876    
Audio controls on steering wheel   216  
USB port   88  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     0
Options (change) 1,290 345 1,000
Options (change) 1,136 304 0
Destination 720 720 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $18,480 $18,905 $43,700

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Tesla Model 3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Cobalt LT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,394
Model Year201020102018
ModelCobaltCobaltModel 3
TrimLT2LTBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4155hp I4258hp E
TransmissionM5M5A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16235/45-18
Total Price$18,480$18,905$43,700
Adjustments for Features-1350-10,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,345$18,905$33,685
Cost Above Minimum$0$560$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year201020102018
ModelCobaltCobaltModel 3
TrimLT2LTBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 
1-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote keyless entry$225$225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Brake assist  $50
Forward collision warning  $200
Front side airbags  $350
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Stability control  $400
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger  $750
75 kWh battery pack  $0
DC quick-charging capability  $750
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
App support  $0
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD player$125$125 
In-vehicle Internet  $150
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system  $600
Range alert  $0
Satellite radio$200$200 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Digital instruments  $0
Fog lights$125 $125
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
LED headlights  $1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Tachometer$75$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
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated front seats  $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Total Value of Features$2,020$1,885$11,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$135$0$10,015
Value of Feature Adjustments-12901,444

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20102018
ModelCobaltModel 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.3 in113.2 in
Length180.5 in184.8 in
Width67.9 in72.8 in
Height57.1 in56.8 in
Curb Weight2,781 lb.3,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.0 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.4 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume13.9 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cobalt LT

Revolution Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Chrome grille (optional)0No
Total Requested12583%
Total Not Requested2517%
My Link Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
205/55R16 tires400No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation25No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested140077%
Total Not Requested42523%

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