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

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Tesla Model S Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,525

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $52,975

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201820182018
ModelMalibuModel SModel SModel S
TrimLTZ75D100DP100D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,955 $84,800 $104,300 $137,000
Sunroof 850      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   1,000 1,000 1,000
Panoramic sunroof   2,000 2,000 2,000
Sunroof 748      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0 0
Panoramic sunroof   0 0 0
Options (change) 850 3,000 3,000 3,000
Options (change) 748 0 0 0
Destination 720 1,200 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $28,525 $81,500 $101,000 $133,700

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Tesla Model S

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S P100D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $44,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,896
Model Year2010201820182018
ModelMalibuModel SModel SModel S
TrimLTZ75D100DP100D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine169hp I4328hp E417hp E600hp E
TransmissionT6A1A1A1
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8200, 7200, 7580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$28,525$81,500$101,000$133,700
Adjustments for Features0-8,460-9,210-10,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,525$73,040$91,790$123,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$18,750$50,485

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year2010201820182018
ModelMalibuModel SModel SModel S
TrimLTZ75D100DP100D
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
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   
Sunshade, rear$125   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Brake assist$50   
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75$75
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 
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  
DC quick-charging capability $750$750$750
High amperage charger  $750$750
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Laminated front side windows$200   
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
App support $0$0$0
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD player$125   
Center stack smartphone cradle   $0
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
MP3-compatible player$50   
Navigation map updates, seven years $0$0$0
Navigation system $600$600$600
Range alert $0$0$0
Satellite radio$200  $200
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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   
Trip computer $150$150$150
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 
Heated second row seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces$900   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power recliner, 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
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$5,200$13,660$14,410$15,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,460$9,210$10,175
Value of Feature Adjustments0654574479

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20102018
ModelMalibuModel S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.3 in116.5 in
Length191.8 in196.0 in
Width70.3 in77.3 in
Height57.1 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,451 lb.4,609 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.1 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.163.4 ft3

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