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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: $24,665

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $51,905

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420122012
ModelModel SModel SCruzeCruze
TrimBasePerformance2LTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $69,900 $93,400 $20,685 $23,190
Tech Package 3,750 3,750    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 750 750    
Interior ambient lighting 1,000 1,000    
Satellite radio 0 0    
Panoramic sunroof 2,500 2,500    
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package 2,500 2,500    
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 295  
Fog lights 500 500    
Leather seating surfaces 1,500 1,500    
RS Package     695 595
Navigation system     995 995
Sunroof     900 900
Proximity key     300  
Tech Package 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0    
Interior ambient lighting 0 0    
Satellite radio 0 0    
Panoramic sunroof 0 0    
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package 0 0    
Obstacle detection, rear 0 0 260  
Fog lights 0 0    
Leather seating surfaces 0 0    
RS Package     612 524
Navigation system     876 876
Sunroof     792 792
Proximity key     264  
Options (change) 13,000 13,000 3,185 2,490
Options (change) 0 0 2,804 2,192
Destination 1,170 1,170 795 795
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 0 0
Total Price $76,570 $100,070 $24,665 $26,475

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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: $46,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,366
Model Year2014201420122012
ModelModel SModel SCruzeCruze
TrimBasePerformance2LTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp E416hp E138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionA1A1M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)580, 12580, 12?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/45-19225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$76,570$100,070$24,665$26,475
Adjustments for Features-5,090-7,1150-1,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,480$92,955$24,665$24,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$21,475$0$255

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year2014201420122012
ModelModel SModel SCruzeCruze
TrimBasePerformance2LTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800  
6-speed manual  $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350  
Remote app$25$25  
Remote start   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera$200$200  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40  
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
Carbon fiber rear spoiler $300  
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
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  
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150
Cornering lights$50$50  
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Tachometer  $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
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 headliner $650  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Tires, high-efficiency (optional) $0  
Total Value of Features$7,960$9,985$2,870$4,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,090$7,115$0$1,555
Value of Feature Adjustments4214500-1,476

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20142012
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

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested97551%
Total Not Requested92549%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Performance

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested97551%
Total Not Requested92549%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze 2LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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