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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: $28,640

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $52,860

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201820182018
ModelCruzeModel SModel SModel S
TrimPremier75D100DP100D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,120 $84,800 $104,300 $137,000
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 1,000 1,000
Panoramic sunroof   2,000 2,000 2,000
Carbon fiber rear spoiler       0
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 0 0
Panoramic sunroof   0 0 0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler       0
Options (change) 4,645 3,000 3,000 3,000
Options (change) 4,226 0 0 0
Destination 875 1,200 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $28,640 $81,500 $101,000 $133,700

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Tesla Model S

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Cruze Premier
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S P100D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $47,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,136
Model Year2016201820182018
ModelCruzeModel SModel SModel S
TrimPremier75D100DP100D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine153hp I4328hp E417hp E600hp E
TransmissionT6A1A1A1
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9200, 7200, 7580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$28,640$81,500$101,000$133,700
Adjustments for Features0-5,300-6,050-7,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,640$76,200$94,950$126,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$18,750$50,185

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year2016201820182018
ModelCruzeModel SModel SModel S
TrimPremier75D100DP100D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
1-speed automatic $800$800$800
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Heated steering wheel$100  $100
Power charge port door $25$25$25
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Remote start$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system$200   
Brake assist$50   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Following distance indicator$25   
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200   
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Rear side airbags$300   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Cargo net $40$40$40
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
HEPA interior air filter   $100
Interior air filter$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   
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  
Automatic start / stop$150   
DC quick-charging capability $750$750$750
High amperage charger  $750$750
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   $300
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200   
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
Aux input$50   
Center stack smartphone cradle   $0
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
Navigation map updates, seven years $0$0$0
Range alert $0$0$0
Satellite radio$200  $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$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Compass$0   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$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   
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Heated second row seats$200  $200
Leather seating surfaces$900   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$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, 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
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$7,100$12,400$13,150$14,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,300$6,050$7,315
Value of Feature Adjustments0410377345

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20162018
ModelCruzeModel S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in116.5 in
Length183.7 in196.0 in
Width70.5 in77.3 in
Height57.4 in56.5 in
Curb Weight2,836 lb.4,609 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.863.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze Premier

Enhanced Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested55076%
Total Not Requested17524%
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%
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Compass0No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested157582%
Total Not Requested35018%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
225/40VR18 tires400No
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Total Requested32545%
Total Not Requested40055%

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