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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: $8,590

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162020202020202020
ModelTraverseTraverseModel 3Model 3Model 3Model 3
Trim2LTLTZStandard RangeStandard Range PlusLong RangePerformance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,505 $42,145 $35,000 $37,990 $46,990 $54,990
Navigation system 495          
Illuminated door sill trim plates 395 395        
Metallic paint (extra cost)     1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Navigation system 450          
Illuminated door sill trim plates 359 359        
Metallic paint (extra cost)     0 0 0 0
Options (change) 890 395 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Options (change) 809 359 0 0 0 0
Destination 895 895 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $38,290 $43,435 $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: $9,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,414
Model Year201620162020202020202020
ModelTraverseTraverseModel 3Model 3Model 3Model 3
Trim2LTLTZStandard 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)?, 10?, 10?, ??, ??, ??, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18255/55-20235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/35-20
Total Price$38,290$43,435$29,700$32,690$41,690$49,690
Adjustments for Features0-2,775-1,400-1,400-3,100-3,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,290$40,660$28,300$31,290$38,590$46,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,370$0$2,990$10,290$18,290

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year201620162020202020202020
ModelTraverseTraverseModel 3Model 3Model 3Model 3
Trim2LTLTZStandard 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 
Heated steering wheel $100    
Power liftgate$350$350    
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250
Remote keyless entry$225$225    
Remote start$150$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener$100$100    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system $200    
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100    
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150$150    
Forward collision warning $200$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$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    
Trailer sway control$25$25    
Vehicle health reports$0$0    
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150    
Console without shifter  $150$150$150$150
Roof rails$250$250    
Climate Control 
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 
Aux input$50$50    
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$25    
Satellite radio$200$200    
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0    
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25    
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225    
Traffic information$25$25    
Voice control for external devices$0$0    
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50    
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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25    
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$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    
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200    
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$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$7,175$9,950$8,575$8,575$10,275$10,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,775$1,400$1,400$3,100$3,100
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,611297270468393

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20162020
ModelTraverseModel 3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase118.9 in113.2 in
Length203.7 in184.8 in
Width78.5 in72.8 in
Height69.9 in56.8 in
Curb Weight4,647 lb.3,555 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 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
70.3 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.3 ft315.0 ft3

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