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

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Chevrolet Cruze vs. Tesla Model 3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,070

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $6,630

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220192019201920192019
ModelCruzeCruzeModel 3Model 3Model 3Model 3Model 3
Trim2LTLTZStandard RangeStandard Range PlusMid RangeLong RangePerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,685 $23,190 $35,000 $39,900 $44,000 $49,900 $59,900
Navigation system 995 995          
Obstacle detection, rear 295            
Proximity key 300            
Metallic paint (extra cost)     1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Navigation system 876 876          
Obstacle detection, rear 260            
Proximity key 264            
Metallic paint (extra cost)     0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 1,590 995 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Options (change) 1,400 876 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 795 795 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $23,070 $24,980 $29,700 $34,600 $38,700 $44,600 $54,600

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Tesla Model 3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model 3 Performance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,530
Model Year2012201220192019201920192019
ModelCruzeCruzeModel 3Model 3Model 3Model 3Model 3
Trim2LTLTZStandard RangeStandard Range PlusMid RangeLong RangePerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4283hp E283hp E283hp E346hp E450hp E
TransmissionM6T6A1A1A1A1A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, ??, ??, ??, ??, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/35-20
Total Price$23,070$24,980$29,700$34,600$38,700$44,600$54,600
Adjustments for Features0-1,680-5,430-5,430-5,430-7,130-7,130
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,070$23,300$24,270$29,170$33,270$37,470$47,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$230$0$4,900$9,000$13,200$23,200

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year2012201220192019201920192019
ModelCruzeCruzeModel 3Model 3Model 3Model 3Model 3
Trim2LTLTZStandard RangeStandard Range PlusMid RangeLong RangePerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150      
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100     
1-speed automatic  $800$800$800$800$800
FWD$0$0     
RWD  $0$0$0  
AWD     $1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote app  $25$25$25$25$25
Remote keyless entry$225$225     
Remote start $150     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200$200$200
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200$200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150$150
Rear side airbags$300$300     
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150     
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150     
Console without shifter  $150$150$150$150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125$125
Interior air filter$0$0     
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75     
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger  $750$750$750$750$750
50 kWh battery pack  $0    
54 kWh battery pack   $0   
62 kWh battery pack    $0  
75 kWh battery pack     $0 
DC quick-charging capability  $750$750$750$750$750
Exterior 
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300$300$300$300
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0$0$0
App support  $0$0$0$0$0
Aux input$50$50     
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25
CD player$125$125     
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150$150
MP3-compatible player$50$50     
Range alert  $0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200     
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150$150$150
Digital instruments  $0$0$0$0$0
Fog lights $125$125$125$125$125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150     
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50$50
Tachometer$75$75     
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10      
Visor mirror, passenger$10      
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100$100$100
Leather seating surfaces$900$900     
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50     
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0$0$0
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250$250$250$250$250
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0     
Total Value of Features$3,145$4,825$8,575$8,575$8,575$10,275$10,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,680$5,430$5,430$5,430$7,130$7,130
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,6021,1529898841,007823

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20122019
ModelCruzeModel 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in113.2 in
Length181.0 in184.8 in
Width70.7 in72.8 in
Height58.1 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,103 lb.3,553 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft315.0 ft3

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