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

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Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Tesla Model S Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $17,845

Chevrolet Cobalt LT   
Difference: $63,655

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006201820182018
ModelCobaltCobaltCobaltModel SModel SModel S
TrimLTLTZSS75D100DP100D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $15,200 $17,700 $17,400 $84,800 $104,300 $137,000
Side curtain airbags 395 395 395      
Fog lights 115          
Audio controls on steering wheel 195          
Satellite radio 325 325 325      
Sunroof 750 750 750      
Rear spoiler 275 275        
Metallic paint (extra cost)       1,000 1,000 1,000
Panoramic sunroof       2,000 2,000 2,000
Carbon fiber rear spoiler           0
Side curtain airbags 348 348 348      
Fog lights 101          
Audio controls on steering wheel 172          
Satellite radio 286 286 286      
Sunroof 660 660 660      
Rear spoiler 242 242        
Metallic paint (extra cost)       0 0 0
Panoramic sunroof       0 0 0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler           0
Options (change) 2,055 1,745 1,470 3,000 3,000 3,000
Options (change) 1,809 1,536 1,294 0 0 0
Destination 590 590 590 1,200 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $17,845 $20,035 $19,460 $81,500 $101,000 $133,700

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Tesla Model S

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Cobalt LT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S P100D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $49,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,312
Model Year200620062006201820182018
ModelCobaltCobaltCobaltModel SModel SModel S
TrimLTLTZSS75D100DP100D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine145hp I4145hp I4171hp I4328hp E417hp E600hp E
TransmissionM5A4M5A1A1A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 7?, 4200, 7200, 7580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/60-15205/55-16205/50-17245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$17,845$20,035$19,460$81,500$101,000$133,700
Adjustments for Features0-2,075-100-13,990-14,740-15,930
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,845$17,960$19,360$67,510$86,260$117,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$115$1,515$0$18,750$50,260

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year200620062006201820182018
ModelCobaltCobaltCobaltModel SModel SModel S
TrimLTLTZSS75D100DP100D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0   
4-speed automatic $800    
1-speed automatic   $800$800$800
FWD$0$0$0   
AWD   $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel     $100
Power charge port door   $25$25$25
Power liftgate   $350$350$350
Proximity key   $250$250$250
Remote app   $25$25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener   $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150$150$150
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200$200
Forward collision warning   $200$200$200
Front side airbags   $350$350$350
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75$75
Lane departure warning   $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250$250
Rearview camera   $200$200$200
Rollover sensor   $50$50$50
Stability control   $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor   $75$75$75
Traction control $100 $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75$75
Cargo mat   $40$40$40
Console with shifter$150$150$150   
Console without shifter   $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles     $15
HEPA interior air filter     $100
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0$0 
Ionizing air filtration   $50$50$50
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175$175
Rear air vents   $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$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
75 kWh battery pack   $0  
DC quick-charging capability   $750$750$750
High amperage charger    $750$750
Exterior 
Body kit  $0   
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25   
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     $300
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200$200$200   
Sunroof$900$900$900   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0$0$0
App support   $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100$100
CD player$125$125$125   
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  $200
Surround sound     $250
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150$150
Cornering lights   $50$50$50
Heated mirrors   $25$25$25
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250$250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25$25$25
LED headlights   $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150$150
Tachometer$75$75$75   
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75 $75$75$75
Heated front seats $200 $200$200$200
Heated second row seats     $200
Leather seating surfaces $900    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$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
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    
Polished alloy wheels  $350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0   
Total Value of Features$2,550$4,625$2,650$16,540$17,290$18,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,075$100$13,990$14,740$15,930
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,953-941,081919751

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20062018
ModelCobaltModel S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.3 in116.5 in
Length180.5 in196.0 in
Width67.9 in77.3 in
Height57.1 in56.5 in
Curb Weight2,781 lb.4,609 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.0 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.5 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.4 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.6 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.9 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.963.4 ft3

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