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

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Chevrolet Cruze vs. Tesla Model S Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,135

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $55,365

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201820182018
ModelCruzeCruzeModel SModel SModel S
TrimLTLTZ75D100DP100D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $18,425 $22,225 $84,800 $104,300 $137,000
RS Package 695 695      
Machined alloy wheels 0        
Driver Convenience Package 475        
2LT Equipment Group 2,500        
Navigation system 1,995 1,995      
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers 445 445      
Sunroof 850 850      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     1,000 1,000 1,000
Panoramic sunroof     2,000 2,000 2,000
Carbon fiber rear spoiler         0
RS Package 612 612      
Machined alloy wheels 0        
Driver Convenience Package 418        
2LT Equipment Group 2,400        
Navigation system 1,756 1,756      
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers 392 392      
Sunroof 748 748      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     0 0 0
Panoramic sunroof     0 0 0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler         0
Options (change) 6,960 3,985 3,000 3,000 3,000
Options (change) 6,326 3,508 0 0 0
Destination 750 750 1,200 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $26,135 $26,960 $81,500 $101,000 $133,700

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Tesla Model S

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Cruze LT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S P100D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $47,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,582
Model Year20112011201820182018
ModelCruzeCruzeModel SModel SModel S
TrimLTLTZ75D100DP100D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine138hp I4138hp I4328hp E417hp E600hp E
TransmissionT6T6A1A1A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9250, 9200, 7200, 7580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/45-18245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$26,135$26,960$81,500$101,000$133,700
Adjustments for Features0-350-8,210-8,960-10,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,135$26,610$73,290$92,040$123,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$475$0$18,750$50,185

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20112011201820182018
ModelCruzeCruzeModel SModel SModel S
TrimLTLTZ75D100DP100D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100   
1-speed automatic  $800$800$800
FWD$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/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
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
Brake assist$50$50   
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Rear side airbags$300$300   
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75$75
Cargo mat  $40$40$40
Cargo net  $40$40$40
Console with shifter$150$150   
Console without shifter  $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$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 
Ionizing air filtration  $50$50$50
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$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$0   
Carbon fiber rear spoiler    $300
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200$200   
Sunroof$900$900   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0
App support  $0$0$0
Aux input$50$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD player$125$125   
Center stack smartphone cradle    $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
HD radio  $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
Media drive$15$15   
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Navigation map updates, seven years  $0$0$0
Range alert  $0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200  $200
Surround sound    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
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   
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50   
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Heated second row seats    $200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Metal pedals    $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger 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, 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    
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Total Value of Features$5,565$5,915$13,775$14,525$15,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$350$8,210$8,960$10,225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-332635559482

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20112018
ModelCruzeModel S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.7 in116.5 in
Length181.0 in196.0 in
Width70.7 in77.3 in
Height58.1 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,103 lb.4,609 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.463.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LT

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested42584%
Total Not Requested8016%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote start150No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested80040%
Total Not Requested120060%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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