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Tesla Model 3 vs. Chevrolet Cruze Limited Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Tesla Model 3 vs. Chevrolet Cruze Limited Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,010

Chevrolet Cruze Limited 2LT   
Difference: $17,690

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820162016
ModelModel 3Cruze LimitedCruze Limited
TrimBase2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,000 $23,370 $24,370
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000    
Driver Convenience Package   340  
Enhanced Safety Package   790 790
Navigation system   495 495
Door sill trim plates   140 140
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0    
Driver Convenience Package   309  
Enhanced Safety Package   719 719
Navigation system   450 450
Door sill trim plates   127 127
Options (change) 1,000 1,765 1,425
Options (change) 0 1,605 1,296
Destination 1,200 875 875
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $43,700 $26,010 $26,670

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. Chevrolet Cruze Limited

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Cruze Limited 2LT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,696
Model Year201820162016
ModelModel 3Cruze LimitedCruze Limited
TrimBase2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine258hp E138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionA1T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, ??, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$43,700$26,010$26,670
Adjustments for Features-3,6000-450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,100$26,010$26,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$210

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. Chevrolet Cruze Limited

Model Year201820162016
ModelModel 3Cruze LimitedCruze Limited
TrimBase2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 $250
Remote keyless entry $225$225
Remote start $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning$200  
Lane departure warning$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rear side airbags $300$300
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents$100  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750  
75 kWh battery pack$0  
DC quick-charging capability$750  
Exterior 
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
CD player $125$125
In-vehicle Internet$150  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Range alert$0  
Satellite radio $200$200
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass $0$0
Digital instruments$0  
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights$1000  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Tachometer $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$8,200$4,600$5,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,600$0$450
Value of Feature Adjustments5190-429

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. Chevrolet Cruze Limited

Model Year20182016
ModelModel 3Cruze Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in105.7 in
Length184.8 in181.0 in
Width72.8 in70.7 in
Height56.8 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,550 lb.3,085 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume15.0 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze Limited 2LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Enhanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze Limited LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Enhanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%

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