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

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Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Tesla Model S Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $49,100

Chevrolet Tahoe LT   
Difference: $20,970

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120122012
ModelTahoeTahoeModel SModel S
TrimLTLTZBasePerformance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $42,830 $51,465 $67,400 $92,400
Luxury Package 1,825      
Navigation system 2,500      
Sunroof 995 995    
Tech Package     3,750 3,750
Nappa Leather     1,500  
Third-row 2-person bench     1,500 1,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)     750 750
Wood trim     0  
Panoramic sunroof     1,500 1,500
Luxury Package 1,606      
Navigation system 2,200      
Sunroof 876 876    
Tech Package     0 0
Nappa Leather     0  
Third-row 2-person bench     0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)     0 0
Wood trim     0  
Panoramic sunroof     0 0
Options (change) 5,320 995 9,000 7,500
Options (change) 4,682 876 0 0
Destination 950 950 1,170 1,170
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $49,100 $53,410 $70,070 $93,570

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Tesla Model S

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Tahoe LT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50,515
Model Year2011201120122012
ModelTahoeTahoeModel SModel S
TrimLTLTZBasePerformance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine320hp V8320hp V8302hp E416hp E
TransmissionT6T6A1A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9300, 10200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17275/55-20245/45-19245/35-21
Total Price$49,100$53,410$70,070$93,570
Adjustments for Features-1,380-2,7300-1,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,720$50,680$70,070$91,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,960$0$21,525

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year2011201120122012
ModelTahoeTahoeModel SModel S
TrimLTLTZBasePerformance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
1-speed automatic  $800$800
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote start$150$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Roof rack$300$300  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger  $750$750
60 kWh battery pack  $0 
85 kWh battery pack   $0
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network   $1000
High-performance inverter   $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Running boards$350$350  
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD player$125$125  
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Rear seat audio controls$25$25  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Surround sound $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic information$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Tachometer$75$75  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim   $200
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
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 release, second row seats$50$50  
Rear-facing third row seats  $0$0
Removable third row seats$0$0  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Wood trim  $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Total Value of Features$8,390$9,740$7,010$8,985
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,380$2,730$0$1,975
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,278-2,5400134

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20112012
ModelTahoeModel S
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase116.0 in116.5 in
Length202.0 in196.0 in
Width79.0 in77.3 in
Height76.9 in56.5 in
Curb Weight5,637 lb.4,648 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.6 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in35.4 in
Row 3 Headroom37.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room61.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom25.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.9 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
60.3 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.9 ft363.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Tahoe LT

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested142578%
Total Not Requested40022%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S

Third-row 2-person bench
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-person bench0Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Rear-facing third row seats0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Media drive, large10No
Total Requested160064%
Total Not Requested88536%
Nappa Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested160086%
Total Not Requested25014%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Performance

Third-row 2-person bench
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-person bench0Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Rear-facing third row seats0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Media drive, large10No
Total Requested140061%
Total Not Requested88539%

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