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

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Chevrolet Sonic vs. Tesla Model S Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,980

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $63,020

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelSonicSonicModel SModel SModel S
TrimLTPremier75D100DP100D
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $17,795 $19,795 $84,800 $104,300 $137,000
Driver Confidence Package 495 495      
Convenience Package 650        
Cargo net 60 60      
Metal pedals 105 105      
Sunroof   850      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     1,000 1,000 1,000
Wheels, dark finish     1,500 1,500 1,500
Panoramic sunroof     2,000 2,000 2,000
Carbon fiber rear spoiler         0
Driver Confidence Package 450 450      
Convenience Package 592        
Cargo net 55 55      
Metal pedals 96 96      
Sunroof   774      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     0 0 0
Wheels, dark finish     0 0 0
Panoramic sunroof     0 0 0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler         0
Options (change) 1,310 1,510 4,500 4,500 4,500
Options (change) 1,193 1,375 0 0 0
Destination 875 875 1,200 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $19,980 $22,180 $83,000 $102,500 $135,200

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Tesla Model S

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Sonic LT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S P100D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $52,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,851
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelSonicSonicModel SModel SModel S
TrimLTPremier75D100DP100D
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine138hp I4138hp I4328hp E417hp E600hp E
TransmissionM5M6A1A1A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6200, 7200, 7580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$19,980$22,180$83,000$102,500$135,200
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-10,865-11,615-12,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,980$21,130$72,135$90,885$122,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,150$0$18,750$50,185

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelSonicSonicModel SModel SModel S
TrimLTPremier75D100DP100D
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
6-speed manual $150   
1-speed automatic  $800$800$800
FWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  $100
Power charge port door  $25$25$25
Power liftgate  $350$350$350
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150$150
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200
Brake assist$50$50   
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Rear side airbags$300$300   
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40$40
Console with shifter$150$150   
Console without shifter  $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15
HEPA interior air filter    $100
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Ionizing air filtration  $50$50$50
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$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 
Body kit$0$0   
Carbon fiber rear spoiler    $300
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200$200   
Sunroof $900   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100   
Aux input$50$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
Navigation system  $600$600$600
Range alert  $0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Surround sound    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225   
Voice control for audio system$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150
Compass$0$0   
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
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$75   
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0$0   
Heated second row seats    $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Metal pedals$75$75  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0   
Upgraded floor mats$0$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
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Wheels, dark finish $0$0$0$0
Total Value of Features$2,525$3,575$13,390$14,140$15,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$10,865$11,615$12,880
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,006825714600

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20182018
ModelSonicModel S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase99.4 in116.5 in
Length159.8 in196.0 in
Width68.3 in77.3 in
Height59.7 in56.5 in
Curb Weight2,785 lb.4,609 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.2 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.4 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.4 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.0 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
47.7 ft363.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LT

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic Premier

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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