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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: $35,615

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $39,705

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620152015201520152015
ModelMalibuModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
TrimPremier6070D8585DP85D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,920 $69,900 $75,000 $80,000 $85,000 $105,000
Driver Confidence Package II 1,295          
Driver Confidence Package 1,195          
Panoramic sunroof 1,270 2,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500
Cargo net 60          
Tech Package   4,250        
Metallic paint (extra cost)   750 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Satellite radio   0 0 0 0 0
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package   2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500
Leather seating surfaces   1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750
Autopilot Convenience Features     2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500
Driver Confidence Package II 1,178          
Driver Confidence Package 1,087          
Panoramic sunroof 1,156 0 0 0 0 0
Cargo net 55          
Tech Package   0        
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0 0 0 0
Satellite radio   0 0 0 0 0
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package   0 0 0 0 0
Leather seating surfaces   0 0 0 0 0
Autopilot Convenience Features     0 0 0 0
Options (change) 3,820 11,750 9,250 9,250 9,250 9,250
Options (change) 3,476 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 875 1,170 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $35,615 $75,320 $77,950 $82,950 $87,950 $107,950

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Tesla Model S

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S 60
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $37,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,279
Model Year201620152015201520152015
ModelMalibuModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
TrimPremier6070D8585DP85D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine250hp I4302hp E329hp E362hp E422hp E463hp E
TransmissionT8A1A1A1A1A1
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9580, 12580, 12580, 12580, 12580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$35,615$75,320$77,950$82,950$87,950$107,950
Adjustments for Features0-1,015-4,565-2,840-4,565-4,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,615$74,305$73,385$80,110$83,385$103,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$920$0$6,725$10,000$29,925

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year201620152015201520152015
ModelMalibuModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
TrimPremier6070D8585DP85D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300     
1-speed automatic $800$800$800$800$800
FWD$0     
RWD $0 $0  
AWD  $1700 $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100     
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850     
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
Automated lane change $300$300$300$300$300
Automated parking system, remote  $200$200$200$200
Heated steering wheel$100     
Power charge port door  $25 $25$25
Power liftgate $350    
Remote start$150     
Semi-autonomous driving  $600$600$600$600
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200     
Brake assist$50     
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100     
Following distance indicator$25     
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200     
Lane keeping assist $400    
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 cover $75$75$75$75$75
Console with shifter$150     
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150$150
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50$50$50
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75     
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750$750$750$750$750
60 kWh battery pack $0    
70 kWh battery pack  $0   
85 kWh battery pack   $0$0$0
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network  $1000$1000$1000$1000
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25     
Laminated front side windows$200     
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 $0$0$0$0
Android Auto support$100     
Apple CarPlay support$100     
Aux input$50     
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150
Range alert $0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25     
Surround sound $250$250$250$250$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$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200 $200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Compass$0     
Cornering lights $50    
Fog lights $125    
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50     
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50     
Interior ambient lighting$150     
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250$250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25$25$25$25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50
Tachometer$75     
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50     
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300     
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100$100$100
Metal pedals     $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100     
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100     
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650$650$650
Upgraded floor mats$0     
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Total Value of Features$5,930$6,945$10,495$8,770$10,495$10,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,015$4,565$2,840$4,565$4,640
Value of Feature Adjustments085369216327271

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20162015
ModelMalibuModel S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.4 in116.5 in
Length193.8 in196.0 in
Width73.0 in77.3 in
Height57.7 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,087 lb.4,609 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.8 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.863.4 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
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
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 system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested140079%
Total Not Requested37521%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 60

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Power liftgate350No
Cornering lights50No
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Speed limit information0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested297556%
Total Not Requested230044%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 70D

Autopilot Convenience Features
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested70026%
Total Not Requested195074%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 85

Autopilot Convenience Features
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested70026%
Total Not Requested195074%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 85D

Autopilot Convenience Features
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested70026%
Total Not Requested195074%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S P85D

Autopilot Convenience Features
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested70026%
Total Not Requested195074%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

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