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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: $1,060

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162020202020202020
ModelCruzeModel 3Model 3Model 3Model 3
TrimPremierStandard RangeStandard Range PlusLong RangePerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,120 $35,000 $37,990 $46,990 $54,990
Driver Confidence II Package 790        
Enhanced Convenience Package 865        
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package 1,995        
RS Package 995        
Metallic paint (extra cost)   1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Driver Confidence II Package 719        
Enhanced Convenience Package 787        
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package 1,815        
RS Package 905        
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0 0 0
Options (change) 4,645 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Options (change) 4,226 0 0 0 0
Destination 875 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $28,640 $29,700 $32,690 $41,690 $49,690

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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 Standard Range Plus
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,399
Model Year20162020202020202020
ModelCruzeModel 3Model 3Model 3Model 3
TrimPremierStandard RangeStandard Range PlusLong RangePerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine153hp I4283hp E283hp E346hp E450hp E
TransmissionT6A1A1A1A1
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, ??, ??, ??, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/35-20
Total Price$28,640$29,700$32,690$41,690$49,690
Adjustments for Features0-425-425-2,125-2,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,640$29,275$32,265$39,565$47,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,990$10,290$18,290

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20162020202020202020
ModelCruzeModel 3Model 3Model 3Model 3
TrimPremierStandard RangeStandard Range PlusLong RangePerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
1-speed automatic $800$800$800$800
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
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$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$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$150$150$150
Rear side airbags$300    
Temporary spare tire$150    
Vehicle health reports$0    
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150    
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150
Climate Control 
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 
Automatic start / stop$150    
DC quick-charging capability $750$750$750$750
Exterior 
Body kit$0    
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300$300$300
Rear spoiler$200    
Sunroof$900    
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100    
Apple CarPlay support$100    
Aux input$50    
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
Range alert $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200    
SMS text-to-speech reader$25    
Surround sound $250$250$250$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$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Compass$0    
Digital instruments $0$0$0$0
Interior ambient lighting$150    
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Tachometer$75    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Heated second row seats$200    
Leather seating surfaces$900    
Manual height adjuster, passenger 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, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger 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
Machined alloy wheels$350    
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0    
Total Value of Features$7,125$7,550$7,550$9,250$9,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$425$425$2,125$2,125
Value of Feature Adjustments09082321269

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20162020
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.3,555 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

Driver Confidence II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Following distance indicator25No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested65047%
Total Not Requested72553%
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%
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
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200No
Fog lights125Yes
Total Requested12517%
Total Not Requested60083%

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