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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: $18,444

Chevrolet Cobalt LT   
Difference: $63,056

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072007201820182018
ModelCobaltCobaltCobaltModel SModel SModel S
TrimLTLTZSS75D100DP100D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $14,295 $18,500 $18,285 $84,800 $104,300 $137,000
3LT Option Package 1,895          
Sunroof 750 750 750      
Satellite radio 199          
Pioneer 228W 7 speakers 295          
Enhanced Safety Package 395          
Side curtain airbags   395 395      
Rear spoiler   275        
Metallic paint (extra cost)       1,000 1,000 1,000
Panoramic sunroof       2,000 2,000 2,000
Carbon fiber rear spoiler           0
3LT Option Package 1,668          
Sunroof 660 660 660      
Satellite radio 175          
Pioneer 228W 7 speakers 260          
Enhanced Safety Package 347          
Side curtain airbags   347 347      
Rear spoiler   242        
Metallic paint (extra cost)       0 0 0
Panoramic sunroof       0 0 0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler           0
Options (change) 3,534 1,420 1,145 3,000 3,000 3,000
Options (change) 3,110 1,249 1,007 0 0 0
Destination 615 615 615 1,200 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $18,444 $20,535 $20,045 $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: $49,441
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,629
Model Year200720072007201820182018
ModelCobaltCobaltCobaltModel SModel SModel S
TrimLTLTZSS75D100DP100D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine148hp I4148hp I4173hp I4328hp E417hp E600hp E
TransmissionM5A4M5A1A1A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)228, 7228, 7228, 7200, 7200, 7580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16205/50-17245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$18,444$20,535$20,045$81,500$101,000$133,700
Adjustments for Features-175-2,1250-13,790-14,540-15,730
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,269$18,410$20,045$67,710$86,460$117,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$141$1,776$0$18,750$50,260

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year200720072007201820182018
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
Remote start$150$150    
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$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 $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
Aux input$50$50$50   
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
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50   
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
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350$350    
Polished alloy wheels  $350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0   
Total Value of Features$2,925$4,875$2,750$16,540$17,290$18,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$175$2,125$0$13,790$14,540$15,730
Value of Feature Adjustments-164-2,00201,066907741

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20072018
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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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cobalt LT

3LT Option Package
FeatureValueRequested?
205/55R16 tires400No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Machined alloy wheels350No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Remote start150No
Bodyside moldings75No
Total Requested114050%
Total Not Requested115050%
Enhanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

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