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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: $20,355

Chevrolet Cobalt Sport   
Difference: $9,345

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082020202020202020
ModelCobaltModel 3Model 3Model 3Model 3
TrimSportStandard RangeStandard Range PlusLong RangePerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,695 $35,000 $37,990 $46,990 $54,990
Metallic paint (extra cost)   1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 660 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $20,355 $29,700 $32,690 $41,690 $49,690

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Tesla Model 3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Cobalt Sport
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model 3 Performance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,194
Model Year20082020202020202020
ModelCobaltModel 3Model 3Model 3Model 3
TrimSportStandard RangeStandard Range PlusLong RangePerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine171hp I4283hp E283hp E346hp E450hp E
TransmissionM5A1A1A1A1
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)228, 7?, ??, ??, ??, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/35-20
Total Price$20,355$29,700$32,690$41,690$49,690
Adjustments for Features0-9,165-9,165-10,865-10,865
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,355$20,535$23,525$30,825$38,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,990$10,290$18,290

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20082020202020202020
ModelCobaltModel 3Model 3Model 3Model 3
TrimSportStandard RangeStandard Range PlusLong RangePerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
1-speed automatic $800$800$800$800
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote keyless entry$225    
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200
Front side airbags $350$350$350$350
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150    
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40    
Console with shifter$150    
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Interior air filter$0    
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750$750$750$750
50 kWh battery pack $0   
54 kWh battery pack  $0  
75 kWh battery pack   $0 
DC quick-charging capability $750$750$750$750
Exterior 
Body kit$0    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25    
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300$300$300
Rear spoiler$200    
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0
App support $0$0$0$0
Aux input$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
CD player$125    
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
MP3-compatible player$50    
Navigation system $600$600$600$600
Range alert $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200    
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200    
USB port $25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150
Digital instruments $0$0$0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Tachometer$75    
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0$0
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250$250$250$250
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Polished alloy wheels$350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0    
Total Value of Features$2,185$11,350$11,350$13,050$13,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,165$9,165$10,865$10,865
Value of Feature Adjustments01,9441,7661,6421,378

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20082020
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.3,555 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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