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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: $50,885

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201820182018
ModelMalibuModel SModel SModel S
TrimPremier75D100DP100D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,920 $84,800 $104,300 $137,000
Driver Confidence Package II 1,295      
Driver Confidence Package 1,195      
Panoramic sunroof 1,270 2,000 2,000 2,000
Cargo net 60      
Enhanced Autopilot   5,000 5,000 5,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   1,000 1,000 1,000
Driver Confidence Package II 1,178      
Driver Confidence Package 1,087      
Panoramic sunroof 1,156 0 0 0
Cargo net 55      
Enhanced Autopilot   0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0 0
Options (change) 3,820 8,000 8,000 8,000
Options (change) 3,476 0 0 0
Destination 875 1,200 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $35,615 $86,500 $106,000 $138,700

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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 P100D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $46,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,039
Model Year2016201820182018
ModelMalibuModel SModel SModel S
TrimPremier75D100DP100D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine250hp I4328hp E417hp E600hp E
TransmissionT8A1A1A1
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9200, 7200, 7580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$35,615$86,500$106,000$138,700
Adjustments for Features0-4,790-5,540-6,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,615$81,710$100,460$132,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$18,750$50,485

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year2016201820182018
ModelMalibuModel SModel SModel S
TrimPremier75D100DP100D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300   
1-speed automatic $800$800$800
FWD$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
Automated lane change $300$300$300
Automated parking system, remote $200$200$200
Heated steering wheel$100  $100
Power charge port door $25$25$25
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Remote start$150   
Semi-autonomous driving $600$600$600
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200   
Blind spot warning system$200   
Brake assist$50   
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 cover $75$75$75
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
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
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
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 passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Compass$0   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog lights $125$125$125
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   
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
Heated second row seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces$900   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Upgraded floor mats$0   
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$6,930$11,720$12,470$13,435
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,790$5,540$6,505
Value of Feature Adjustments0349329295

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20162018
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 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 S 75D

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%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 100D

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%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S P100D

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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