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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: $25,925

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $38,895

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220152015
ModelModel SModel SCruzeCruze
TrimBasePerformance2LTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $67,400 $92,400 $23,270 $24,270
Nappa Leather 1,500      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 750 750    
Wood trim 0      
Panoramic sunroof 1,500 1,500    
Tech Package   3,750    
Driver Convenience Package     340  
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package     995 995
Navigation system     495 495
Nappa Leather 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0    
Wood trim 0      
Panoramic sunroof 0 0    
Tech Package   0    
Driver Convenience Package     299  
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package     876 876
Navigation system     436 436
Options (change) 3,750 6,000 1,830 1,490
Options (change) 0 0 1,611 1,312
Destination 1,170 1,170 825 825
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 0 0
Total Price $64,820 $92,070 $25,925 $26,585

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $37,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,998
Model Year2012201220152015
ModelModel SModel SCruzeCruze
TrimBasePerformance2LTLTZ
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, 7250, 9250, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/35-21225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$64,820$92,070$25,925$26,585
Adjustments for Features-1,100-5,3600-450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,720$86,710$25,925$26,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$22,990$0$210

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year2012201220152015
ModelModel SModel SCruzeCruze
TrimBasePerformance2LTLTZ
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 
Power liftgate $350  
Proximity key $250 $250
Remote start  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Universal garage door opener $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50
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$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 
Body kit  $0$0
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
Aux input  $50$50
CD player  $125$125
HD radio$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Media drive $15  
Media drive, small$5   
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation system $600$600$600
Satellite radio  $200$200
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75  
Compass  $0$0
Cornering lights $50  
Fog lights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25  
Tachometer  $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights $500  
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
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  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Total Value of Features$6,425$10,685$5,325$5,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,100$5,360$0$450
Value of Feature Adjustments1073690-429

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20122015
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.3,085 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 in42.3 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 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.4 ft315.0 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
Tesla Model S Performance

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Media drive, large10No
Total Requested110048%
Total Not Requested118552%

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%
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200No
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested102565%
Total Not Requested55035%

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%
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200No
Total Requested102565%
Total Not Requested55035%

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