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

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Tesla Model 3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,040

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $14,660

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172018
ModelMalibuModel 3
TrimPremierBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,975 $49,000
Driver Confidence Package II 995  
Driver Confidence Package 1,195  
Enhanced Autopilot   5,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   1,000
Driver Confidence Package II 905  
Driver Confidence Package 1,087  
Enhanced Autopilot   0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0
Options (change) 2,190 6,000
Options (change) 1,992 0
Destination 875 1,200
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $34,040 $48,700

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Tesla Model 3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,754
Model Year20172018
ModelMalibuModel 3
TrimPremierBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I4258hp E
TransmissionT9A1
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/33 MPG136/123 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$34,040$48,700
Adjustments for Features0-1,155
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,040$47,545

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20172018
ModelMalibuModel 3
TrimPremierBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
1-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware $1000
Automated lane change $300
Automated parking system, remote $200
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote keyless entry$225 
Remote start$150 
Semi-autonomous driving $600
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Following distance indicator$25 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Safety key$5 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750
75 kWh battery pack $0
DC quick-charging capability $750
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Laminated front side windows$200 
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 passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Digital instruments $0
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Tachometer$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, 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 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$7,095$8,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,155
Value of Feature Adjustments0149

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20172018
ModelMalibuModel 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in113.2 in
Length193.8 in184.8 in
Width73.0 in72.8 in
Height57.7 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,388 lb.3,814 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested120068%
Total Not Requested57532%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model 3

Enhanced Autopilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system, remote200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested70026%
Total Not Requested195074%

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