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

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Tesla Model 3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,040

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $14,660

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017
ModelModel 3Malibu
TrimBasePremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,000 $30,975
Enhanced Autopilot 5,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000  
Driver Confidence Package II   995
Driver Confidence Package   1,195
Enhanced Autopilot 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0  
Driver Confidence Package II   905
Driver Confidence Package   1,087
Options (change) 6,000 2,190
Options (change) 0 1,992
Destination 1,200 875
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $48,700 $34,040

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,669
Model Year20172017
ModelModel 3Malibu
TrimBasePremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine258hp E250hp I4
TransmissionA1T9
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)0/0 MPG22/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, ??, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$48,700$34,040
Adjustments for Features-1,8050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,895$34,040

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20172017
ModelModel 3Malibu
TrimBasePremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware$1000 
Automated lane change$300 
Automated parking system, remote$200 
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote keyless entry $225
Remote start $150
Semi-autonomous driving$600 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Following distance indicator $25
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Safety key $5
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750 
75 kWh battery pack$0 
DC quick-charging capability$750 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Range alert$0 
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Digital instruments$0 
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Tachometer $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Leather seating surfaces $900
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$8,900$7,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,805$0
Value of Feature Adjustments2340

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20172017
ModelModel 3Malibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in111.4 in
Length184.8 in193.8 in
Width72.8 in73.0 in
Height56.8 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,814 lb.3,388 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume15.0 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Tesla Model 3

Enhanced Autopilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested70026%
Total Not Requested195074%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested120068%
Total Not Requested57532%

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