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

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Tesla Model S vs. Chevrolet Cruze Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,525

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $42,295

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220112011
ModelModel SModel SCruzeCruze
TrimBasePerformanceLTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $67,400 $92,400 $18,425 $22,225
Nappa Leather 1,500      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 750 750    
Wood trim 0      
Panoramic sunroof 1,500 1,500    
2LT Equipment Group     2,500  
Machined alloy wheels     0  
Sunroof     850 850
Nappa Leather 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0    
Wood trim 0      
Panoramic sunroof 0 0    
2LT Equipment Group     2,400  
Machined alloy wheels     0  
Sunroof     748 748
Options (change) 3,750 2,250 3,350 850
Options (change) 0 0 3,148 748
Destination 1,170 1,170 750 750
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 0 0
Total Price $64,820 $88,320 $22,525 $23,825

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Cruze LT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $39,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,627
Model Year2012201220112011
ModelModel SModel SCruzeCruze
TrimBasePerformanceLTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp E416hp E138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionA1A1T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/35-21215/60-16225/45-18
Total Price$64,820$88,320$22,525$23,825
Adjustments for Features-2,955-4,9300-855
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,865$83,390$22,525$22,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$21,525$0$445

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year2012201220112011
ModelModel SModel SCruzeCruze
TrimBasePerformanceLTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25  
Remote start  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 $150
Brake assist  $50$50
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera$200$200  
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750$750  
60 kWh battery pack$0   
85 kWh battery pack $0  
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network $1000  
High-performance inverter $0  
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Media drive, small$5$5  
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150
Heated mirrors   $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25  
Tachometer  $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim $200  
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Metal pedals $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Wood trim$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000  
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$7,325$9,300$4,370$5,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,955$4,930$0$855
Value of Feature Adjustments2893530-819

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20122011
ModelModel SCruze
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.5 in105.7 in
Length196.0 in181.0 in
Width77.3 in70.7 in
Height56.5 in58.1 in
Curb Weight4,648 lb.3,103 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom35.3 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.6 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.4 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Tesla Model S

Nappa Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested110059%
Total Not Requested75041%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote start150No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested185093%
Total Not Requested1507%

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