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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: $27,745

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $15,955

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182008
ModelModel 3Malibu
TrimBaseLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,000 $27,095
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0  
Options (change) 1,000 0
Options (change) 0 0
Destination 1,200 650
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $43,700 $27,745

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,911
Model Year20182008
ModelModel 3Malibu
TrimBaseLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine258hp E252hp V6
TransmissionA1T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)136/123 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, ?210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/50-18
Total Price$43,700$27,745
Adjustments for Features-4,4700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,230$27,745

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182008
ModelModel 3Malibu
TrimBaseLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote keyless entry $225
Remote start $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
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 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
In-vehicle Internet$150 
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system$600 
Range alert$0 
Satellite radio $200
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Digital instruments$0 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Tachometer $75
Trip computer$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power recliner, 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 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$9,100$4,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,470$0
Value of Feature Adjustments6440

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182008
ModelModel 3Malibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in112.3 in
Length184.8 in191.8 in
Width72.8 in70.3 in
Height56.8 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,814 lb.3,680 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume15.0 ft315.1 ft3

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