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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: $33,860

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $47,640

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201820182018
ModelMalibuModel SModel SModel S
TrimLTZ75D100DP100D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,320 $84,800 $104,300 $137,000
Premium Package 1,000      
Advanced Safety Package 890      
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,850      
Navigation system 495      
Cargo mat 80      
Rear spoiler 400      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   1,000 1,000 1,000
Panoramic sunroof   2,000 2,000 2,000
Carbon fiber rear spoiler       0
Premium Package 880      
Advanced Safety Package 783      
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,628      
Navigation system 436      
Cargo mat 70      
Rear spoiler 352      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0 0
Panoramic sunroof   0 0 0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler       0
Options (change) 4,715 3,000 3,000 3,000
Options (change) 4,149 0 0 0
Destination 825 1,200 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $33,860 $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: $43,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,736
Model Year2015201820182018
ModelMalibuModel SModel SModel S
TrimLTZ75D100DP100D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine196hp 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)215/60-16245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$33,860$81,500$101,000$133,700
Adjustments for Features0-4,345-5,095-6,360
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,860$77,155$95,905$127,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$18,750$50,185

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year2015201820182018
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
Remote start$150   
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
Blind spot warning system$200   
Brake assist$50   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rear side airbags$300   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Climate Control 
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   $300
Laminated front side windows$200   
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200   
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
Aux input$50   
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
Range alert $0$0$0
Satellite radio$200  $200
Siri Eyes Free support$0   
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   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
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
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
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Heated second row seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces$900   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Metal pedals   $75
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
Total Value of Features$6,625$10,970$11,720$12,985
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,345$5,095$6,360
Value of Feature Adjustments0336318300

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20152018
ModelMalibuModel S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.8 in116.5 in
Length191.5 in196.0 in
Width73.0 in77.3 in
Height57.6 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,394 lb.4,609 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.363.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested40057%
Total Not Requested30043%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested122573%
Total Not Requested45027%

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