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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Tesla Model 3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Tesla Model 3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,700

Tesla Model 3 Standard Range   
Difference: $6,025

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122020202020202020
ModelTraverseTraverseModel 3Model 3Model 3Model 3
TrimLTLTZStandard RangeStandard Range PlusLong RangePerformance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,760 $39,035 $35,000 $37,990 $46,990 $54,990
Navigation system 1,890 1,890        
Heated front seats 250          
Metallic paint (extra cost)     1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Navigation system 1,663 1,663        
Heated front seats 220          
Metallic paint (extra cost)     0 0 0 0
Options (change) 2,140 1,890 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Options (change) 1,883 1,663 0 0 0 0
Destination 825 825 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $35,725 $41,750 $29,700 $32,690 $41,690 $49,690

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Tesla Model 3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Tesla Model 3 Standard Range
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,586
Model Year201220122020202020202020
ModelTraverseTraverseModel 3Model 3Model 3Model 3
TrimLTLTZStandard RangeStandard Range PlusLong RangePerformance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine281hp V6288hp V6283hp E283hp E346hp E450hp E
TransmissionT6T6A1A1A1A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 10?, ??, ??, ??, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18255/55-20235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/35-20
Total Price$35,725$41,750$29,700$32,690$41,690$49,690
Adjustments for Features0-2,825-2,825-2,825-4,525-4,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,725$38,925$26,875$29,865$37,165$45,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,200$0$2,990$10,290$18,290

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year201220122020202020202020
ModelTraverseTraverseModel 3Model 3Model 3Model 3
TrimLTLTZStandard RangeStandard Range PlusLong RangePerformance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100    
1-speed automatic  $800$800$800$800
FWD$0$0    
RWD  $0$0  
AWD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350    
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Remote keyless entry$225$225    
Remote start $150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200$200
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500    
Temporary spare tire$150$150    
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150    
Console without shifter  $150$150$150$150
Roof rails$250$250    
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125
Interior air filter$0$0    
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150    
Rear HVAC unit$400$400    
Rear wiper$175$175    
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75    
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger  $750$750$750$750
50 kWh battery pack  $0   
54 kWh battery pack   $0  
75 kWh battery pack    $0 
DC quick-charging capability  $750$750$750$750
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25    
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275    
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300$300$300
Rear spoiler$200$200    
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0$0
App support  $0$0$0$0
Aux input$50$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
CD player$125$125    
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150
MP3-compatible player$50$50    
Range alert  $0$0$0$0
Rear seat audio controls $25    
Satellite radio$200$200    
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225    
Traffic information$25$25    
USB port $25$25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Compass$0$0    
Digital instruments  $0$0$0$0
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50    
Tachometer$75$75    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300    
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100$100
Folding third row seats$600$600    
Leather seating surfaces $900    
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75    
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75    
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100    
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0$0
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250$250$250$250
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350$350    
Total Value of Features$6,150$8,975$8,975$8,975$10,675$10,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,825$2,825$2,825$4,525$4,525
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,678599544684574

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20122020
ModelTraverseModel 3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase118.9 in113.2 in
Length205.0 in184.8 in
Width78.4 in72.8 in
Height70.4 in56.8 in
Curb Weight4,791 lb.3,555 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.3 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.2 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.4 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
68.8 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.4 ft315.0 ft3

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