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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: $28,640

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $15,060

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018
ModelCruzeModel 3
TrimPremierBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,120 $49,000
Enhanced Convenience Package 865  
Driver Confidence II Package 790  
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package 1,995  
RS Package 995  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   1,000
Enhanced Convenience Package 787  
Driver Confidence II Package 719  
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package 1,815  
RS Package 905  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0
Options (change) 4,645 1,000
Options (change) 4,226 0
Destination 875 1,200
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $28,640 $43,700

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Tesla Model 3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Cruze Premier
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,420
Model Year20162018
ModelCruzeModel 3
TrimPremierBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine153hp I4258hp E
TransmissionT6A1
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/45-18
Total Price$28,640$43,700
Adjustments for Features0-425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,640$43,275

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20162018
ModelCruzeModel 3
TrimPremierBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
1-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote keyless entry$225 
Remote start$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Following distance indicator$25 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rear side airbags$300 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750
75 kWh battery pack $0
Automatic start / stop$150 
DC quick-charging capability $750
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
In-vehicle Internet $150
Range alert $0
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Digital instruments $0
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Tachometer$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$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, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger 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
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$7,125$7,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$425
Value of Feature Adjustments061

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20162018
ModelCruzeModel 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in113.2 in
Length183.7 in184.8 in
Width70.5 in72.8 in
Height57.4 in56.8 in
Curb Weight2,836 lb.3,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze Premier

Enhanced Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested35048%
Total Not Requested37552%
Driver Confidence II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Following distance indicator25No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested65047%
Total Not Requested72553%
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900No
Compass0No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested67535%
Total Not Requested125065%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
225/40VR18 tires400No
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200No
Total Requested12517%
Total Not Requested60083%

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