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

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Chevrolet Volt vs. Tesla Model S Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,590

Chevrolet Volt   
Difference: $30,860

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120162016201620162016201620162016
ModelVoltModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
TrimBase7070D8585DP85D9090DP90D
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $40,280 $70,000 $75,000 $80,000 $85,000 $105,000 $83,000 $88,000 $108,000
Premium Trim Package 1,395                
Park Assist Package 695                
Metallic paint (extra cost)   1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Leather seating surfaces   1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750
Carbon fiber rear spoiler           1,000     1,000
Premium Trim Package 1,228                
Park Assist Package 612                
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Leather seating surfaces   0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler           0     0
Options (change) 2,090 2,750 2,750 2,750 2,750 3,750 2,750 2,750 3,750
Options (change) 1,840 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 720 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $35,590 $66,450 $71,450 $76,450 $81,450 $102,450 $79,450 $84,450 $105,450

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Volt vs. Tesla Model S

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Volt
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S 90
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,692
Model Year201120162016201620162016201620162016
ModelVoltModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
TrimBase7070D8585DP85D9090DP90D
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine149hp E+315hp E328hp E373hp E417hp E463hp E373hp E417hp E463hp E
TransmissionCVTA1A1A1A1A1A1A1A1
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDRWDAWDAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$35,590$66,450$71,450$76,450$81,450$102,450$79,450$84,450$105,450
Adjustments for Features0-4,235-5,960-4,235-5,960-6,335-4,235-5,960-6,335
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,590$62,215$65,490$72,215$75,490$96,115$75,215$78,490$99,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,275$10,000$13,275$33,900$13,000$16,275$36,900

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Volt vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year201120162016201620162016201620162016
ModelVoltModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
TrimBase7070D8585DP85D9090DP90D
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000        
1-speed automatic $800$800$800$800$800$800$800$800
FWD$0        
RWD $0 $0  $0  
AWD  $1700 $1700$1700 $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power charge port door  $25 $25$25 $25$25
Remote start$150        
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250        
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Brake assist$50        
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40$40$40$40$40$40$40
Cargo net $40$40$40$40$40$40$40$40
Console with shifter$150        
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Second-row high console$250        
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125$125$125$125
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75        
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750$750$750$750$750$750$750$750
70 kWh battery pack $0$0      
85 kWh battery pack   $0$0$0   
90 kWh battery pack      $0$0$0
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
Exterior 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     $300  $300
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0  $0
Rear spoiler$200        
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
App support $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Aux input$50        
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
CD player$125        
DVD-compatible player$0        
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Media drive$15        
MP3-compatible player$50        
Range alert $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200        
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225        
Traffic information$25        
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Compass$0        
Detailed driving style feedback$100        
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50        
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50        
Interior ambient lighting$150        
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10$10$10$10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10$10$10$10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500$500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50        
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50        
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Metal pedals     $75  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650$650$650$650$650$650
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300$300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0  $0
Total Value of Features$3,265$7,500$9,225$7,500$9,225$9,600$7,500$9,225$9,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,235$5,960$4,235$5,960$6,335$4,235$5,960$6,335
Value of Feature Adjustments0402526349461390336445378

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Volt vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20112016
ModelVoltModel S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.7 in116.5 in
Length177.1 in196.0 in
Width70.4 in77.3 in
Height56.6 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,782 lb.4,609 lb.
Fuel Capacity9.3 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.5 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.0 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.1 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.6 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft363.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Volt

Premium Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Park Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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