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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: $35,680

Chevrolet Volt   
Difference: $43,820

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201820182018
ModelVoltModel SModel SModel S
TrimBase75D100DP100D
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $39,145 $84,800 $104,300 $137,000
Park Assist Package 695      
Navigation system 1,995      
Bose 7 speakers 495      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   1,000 1,000 1,000
Carbon fiber rear spoiler       0
Park Assist Package 612      
Navigation system 1,756      
Bose 7 speakers 436      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0 0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler       0
Options (change) 3,185 1,000 1,000 1,000
Options (change) 2,804 0 0 0
Destination 850 1,200 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $35,680 $79,500 $99,000 $131,700

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Volt vs. Tesla Model S

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Volt
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S P100D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,543
Model Year2012201820182018
ModelVoltModel SModel SModel S
TrimBase75D100DP100D
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine149hp E+328hp E417hp E600hp E
TransmissionCVTA1A1A1
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7200, 7200, 7580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$35,680$79,500$99,000$131,700
Adjustments for Features0-8,235-8,985-10,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,680$71,265$90,015$121,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$18,750$50,185

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Volt vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year2012201820182018
ModelVoltModel SModel SModel S
TrimBase75D100DP100D
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
1-speed automatic $800$800$800
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power charge port door $25$25$25
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Remote start$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$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   
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Cargo net $40$40$40
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Second-row high console$250   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
HEPA interior air filter   $100
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Wiper de-icer   $25
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750$750$750
100 kWh battery pack  $0$0
16 kWh battery pack$0   
400 kWh a year of DC charging credits $200$200$200
75 kWh battery pack $0  
Automatic start / stop$150   
DC quick-charging capability $750$750$750
High amperage charger  $750$750
Exterior 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   $300
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300$300
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Rear spoiler$200   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
App support $0$0$0
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD player$125   
Center stack smartphone cradle   $0
DVD-compatible player$0   
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
Media drive$15   
MP3-compatible player$50   
Navigation map updates, seven years $0$0$0
Range alert $0$0$0
Satellite radio$200  $200
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Traffic information$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Compass$0   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Detailed driving style feedback$100   
Fog lights $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Heated second row seats   $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $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, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
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
Total Value of Features$3,265$11,500$12,250$13,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,235$8,985$10,250
Value of Feature Adjustments0653572490

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Volt vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20122018
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

Park Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67594%
Total Not Requested406%

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