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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: $26,530

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $44,540

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152015201520112011
ModelModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SCruzeCruze
Trim6070D8585DP85DLTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $69,900 $75,000 $80,000 $85,000 $105,000 $18,425 $22,225
Metallic paint (extra cost) 750 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000    
Satellite radio 0 0 0 0 0    
Panoramic sunroof 2,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500    
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500    
Leather seating surfaces 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler         1,000    
225/50R17           395  
Machined alloy wheels           0  
2LT Equipment Group           2,500  
Navigation system           1,995 1,995
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers           445 445
Driver Convenience Package           475  
RS Package           695 695
Sunroof           850 850
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0 0    
Satellite radio 0 0 0 0 0    
Panoramic sunroof 0 0 0 0 0    
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package 0 0 0 0 0    
Leather seating surfaces 0 0 0 0 0    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler         0    
225/50R17           348  
Machined alloy wheels           0  
2LT Equipment Group           2,400  
Navigation system           1,756 1,756
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers           392 392
Driver Convenience Package           418  
RS Package           612 612
Sunroof           748 748
Options (change) 7,500 6,750 6,750 6,750 7,750 7,355 3,985
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 6,674 3,508
Destination 1,170 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 750 750
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 0 0
Total Price $71,070 $75,450 $80,450 $85,450 $106,450 $26,530 $26,960

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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 60
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $41,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,294
Model Year2015201520152015201520112011
ModelModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SCruzeCruze
Trim6070D8585DP85DLTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp E329hp E362hp E422hp E463hp E138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionA1A1A1A1A1T6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)580, 12580, 12580, 12580, 12580, 12250, 9250, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$71,070$75,450$80,450$85,450$106,450$26,530$26,960
Adjustments for Features-1,660-7,835-6,110-7,835-8,2100-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,410$67,615$74,340$77,615$98,240$26,530$26,760
Cost Above Minimum$1,795$0$6,725$10,000$30,625$0$230

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year2015201520152015201520112011
ModelModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SCruzeCruze
Trim6070D8585DP85DLTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800$800$800$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100$1100
RWD$0 $0    
AWD $1700 $1700$1700  
FWD     $0$0
Accessories 
Power charge port door $25 $25$25  
Proximity key $250$250$250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25  
Remote start     $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350  
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200  
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200  
Brake assist     $50$50
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200  
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250$250$250
Rear side airbags     $300$300
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75$75  
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40$40  
Cargo net$40$40$40$40$40  
Console with shifter     $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125  
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50$50$50  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers     $75$75
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750$750$750$750$750  
60 kWh battery pack$0      
70 kWh battery pack $0     
85 kWh battery pack  $0$0$0  
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network $1000$1000$1000$1000  
Exterior 
Body kit     $0$0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler    $300  
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler     $200$200
Sunroof     $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0  
App support$0$0$0$0$0  
Aux input     $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25  
CD player     $125$125
DVD-compatible player     $0$0
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150  
Media drive     $15$15
MP3-compatible player     $50$50
Navigation system $600$600$600$600$600$600
Range alert$0$0$0$0$0  
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation     $225$225
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75  
Fog lights     $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$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$250$250$250  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25$25$25$25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50  
Tachometer     $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row     $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat     $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat     $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200  
Metal pedals    $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650$650  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200  
Machined alloy wheels     $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$7,225$13,400$11,675$13,400$13,775$5,565$5,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,660$7,835$6,110$7,835$8,210$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments1486544785784860-190

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20152011
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 Weight4,609 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 60

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 70D

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 85

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 85D

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 P85D

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 LT

225/50R17 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
225/50R17 tires400No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Total Requested40050%
Total Not Requested40050%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%
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
Cruise control150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested185093%
Total Not Requested1507%
Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested42584%
Total Not Requested8016%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%

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