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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: $45,785

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162016201620162016201620122012
ModelModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SCruzeCruze
Trim7070D8585DP85D9090DP90D2LTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $70,000 $75,000 $80,000 $85,000 $105,000 $83,000 $88,000 $108,000 $20,685 $23,190
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000    
Satellite radio 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Panoramic sunroof 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500    
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500    
Leather seating surfaces 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler         1,000     1,000    
RS Package                 695 595
Navigation system                 995 995
Obstacle detection, rear                 295  
Sunroof                 900 900
Proximity key                 300  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Satellite radio 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Panoramic sunroof 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Leather seating surfaces 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler         0     0    
RS Package                 612 524
Navigation system                 876 876
Obstacle detection, rear                 260  
Sunroof                 792 792
Proximity key                 264  
Options (change) 6,750 6,750 6,750 6,750 7,750 6,750 6,750 7,750 3,185 2,490
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2,804 2,192
Destination 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 795 795
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 0 0
Total Price $70,450 $75,450 $80,450 $85,450 $106,450 $83,450 $88,450 $109,450 $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 P90D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $38,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,237
Model Year2016201620162016201620162016201620122012
ModelModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SCruzeCruze
Trim7070D8585DP85D9090DP90D2LTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine315hp E328hp E373hp E417hp E463hp E373hp E417hp E463hp E138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionA1A1A1A1A1A1A1A1M6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDAWDAWDRWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)580, 12580, 12580, 12580, 12580, 12580, 12580, 12580, 12?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$70,450$75,450$80,450$85,450$106,450$83,450$88,450$109,450$24,665$26,475
Adjustments for Features-6,930-8,655-6,930-8,655-9,030-6,930-8,655-9,0300-1,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,520$66,795$73,520$76,795$97,420$76,520$79,795$100,420$24,665$24,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,275$10,000$13,275$33,900$13,000$16,275$36,900$0$255

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year2016201620162016201620162016201620122012
ModelModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SCruzeCruze
Trim7070D8585DP85D9090DP90D2LTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800$800$800$800$800$800$800  
6-speed manual        $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic         $1100
RWD$0 $0  $0    
AWD $1700 $1700$1700 $1700$1700  
FWD        $0$0
Accessories 
Power charge port door $25 $25$25 $25$25  
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Remote start         $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual        $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350$350$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Brake assist        $50$50
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Rear side airbags        $300$300
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Temporary spare tire        $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40$40$40$40$40  
Cargo net$40$40$40$40$40$40$40$40  
Console with shifter        $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125$125$125$125  
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175$175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers        $75$75
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750$750$750$750$750$750$750$750  
70 kWh battery pack$0$0        
85 kWh battery pack  $0$0$0     
90 kWh battery pack     $0$0$0  
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Exterior 
Body kit        $0$0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler    $300  $300  
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0  $0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler        $200$200
Sunroof        $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0  
App support$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Aux input        $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25  
CD player        $125$125
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150  
MP3-compatible player        $50$50
Range alert$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation        $225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 $150
Fog lights        $125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver         $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger         $50
Interior ambient lighting        $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Tachometer        $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10$10$10$10$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10$10$10$10$10$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500$500$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row        $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat        $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Metal pedals    $75  $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650$650$650$650$650$650$650  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300$300$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0  $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$10,075$11,800$10,075$11,800$12,175$10,075$11,800$12,175$3,145$4,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,930$8,655$6,930$8,655$9,030$6,930$8,655$9,030$0$1,555
Value of Feature Adjustments6207235436385345236165200-1,476

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20162012
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 70

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
Tesla Model S 90

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 90D

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 P90D

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 lights125No
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%

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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