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

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Tesla Model 3 vs. Chevrolet Cruze Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,860

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $17,840

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201520152015
ModelModel 3CruzeCruzeCruze
TrimBase2LTLTZDiesel
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,000 $23,270 $24,270 $25,660
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000      
Driver Convenience Package   340   340
Enhanced Safety Package   790 790 790
Navigation system   495 495 495
Door sill trim plates   140 140 140
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0      
Driver Convenience Package   299   299
Enhanced Safety Package   695 695 695
Navigation system   436 436 436
Door sill trim plates   123 123 123
Options (change) 1,000 1,765 1,425 1,765
Options (change) 0 1,553 1,254 1,553
Destination 1,200 825 825 825
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0 0
Total Price $43,700 $25,860 $26,520 $28,250

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,498
Model Year2018201520152015
ModelModel 3CruzeCruzeCruze
TrimBase2LTLTZDiesel
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine258hp E138hp I4138hp I4151hp I4 D
TransmissionA1T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, ??, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/50-17225/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$43,700$25,860$26,520$28,250
Adjustments for Features-3,6000-450-50
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,100$25,860$26,070$28,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$210$2,340

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year2018201520152015
ModelModel 3CruzeCruzeCruze
TrimBase2LTLTZDiesel
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 $250 
Remote keyless entry $225$225$225
Remote start $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$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$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Forward collision warning$200   
Lane departure warning$200   
Obstacle detection, front$150   
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Temporary spare tire $150$150 
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200 
Dual-zone climate control$125   
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Rear air vents$100   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750   
75 kWh battery pack$0   
DC quick-charging capability$750   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0
Glass roof panel(s)$300   
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
CD player $125$125$125
In-vehicle Internet$150   
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Range alert$0   
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Compass $0$0$0
Digital instruments$0   
Fog lights$125   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
LED headlights$1000   
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Tachometer $75$75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$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$0
Total Value of Features$8,200$4,600$5,050$4,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,600$0$450$50
Value of Feature Adjustments5190-429-48

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20182015
ModelModel 3Cruze
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 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 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%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze Diesel

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%

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