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

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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Tesla Model S Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,280

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $46,220

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201820182018
ModelTraverseTraverseModel SModel SModel S
TrimLTLTZ75D100DP100D
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,010 $38,250 $84,800 $104,300 $137,000
2LT Equipment Group 2,580        
Personal Connectivity Package 340        
Navigation system 1,890 1,890      
Heated front seats 250        
Sunroof 1,400 1,400      
Third-row 2-person bench     4,000 4,000 4,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)     1,000 1,000 1,000
Panoramic sunroof     2,000 2,000 2,000
Carbon fiber rear spoiler         0
2LT Equipment Group 2,451        
Personal Connectivity Package 299        
Navigation system 1,663 1,663      
Heated front seats 220        
Sunroof 1,232 1,232      
Third-row 2-person bench     0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)     0 0 0
Panoramic sunroof     0 0 0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler         0
Options (change) 6,460 3,290 7,000 7,000 7,000
Options (change) 5,865 2,895 0 0 0
Destination 810 810 1,200 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $39,280 $42,350 $85,500 $105,000 $137,700

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Tesla Model S

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Traverse LT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S P100D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $40,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,012
Model Year20112011201820182018
ModelTraverseTraverseModel SModel SModel S
TrimLTLTZ75D100DP100D
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine281hp V6288hp V6328hp E417hp E600hp E
TransmissionT6T6A1A1A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10200, 7200, 7580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18255/55-20245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$39,280$42,350$85,500$105,000$137,700
Adjustments for Features0-1,825-6,125-6,875-8,140
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,280$40,525$79,375$98,125$129,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,245$0$18,750$50,185

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20112011201820182018
ModelTraverseTraverseModel SModel SModel S
TrimLTLTZ75D100DP100D
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100   
1-speed automatic  $800$800$800
FWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel    $100
Power charge port door  $25$25$25
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote start$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200
Brake assist$50$50   
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500   
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75$75
Cargo mat  $40$40$40
Cargo net  $40$40$40
Console with shifter$150$150   
Console without shifter  $150$150$150
Roof rails$250$250   
Climate Control 
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 air vents with manual controls$150$150   
Rear HVAC unit$400$400   
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25   
Carbon fiber rear spoiler    $300
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300   
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200$200   
Sunroof$900$900   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0
App support  $0$0$0
Aux input$50$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD player$125$125   
Center stack smartphone cradle    $0
HD radio  $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Navigation map updates, seven years  $0$0$0
Range alert  $0$0$0
Rear seat audio controls$25$25   
Satellite radio$200$200  $200
Surround sound    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225   
Traffic information$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Compass$0$0   
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$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$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Tachometer$75$75   
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50   
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300   
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Heated second row seats    $200
Leather seating surfaces $900   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150   
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Metal pedals    $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$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100   
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Rear-facing third row seats  $0$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
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350$350   
Total Value of Features$7,050$8,875$13,175$13,925$15,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,825$6,125$6,875$8,140
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,726451413372

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20112018
ModelTraverseModel S
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase118.9 in116.5 in
Length205.0 in196.0 in
Width78.4 in77.3 in
Height70.4 in56.5 in
Curb Weight4,791 lb.4,609 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.3 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.4 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 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
68.8 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.4 ft363.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested105074%
Total Not Requested37526%
Personal Connectivity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 75D

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%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 100D

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%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S P100D

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%

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