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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: $29,590

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $38,610

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720172017201720172018
ModelModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SCruze
Trim6060D7575D90D100DP100DPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $68,000 $73,000 $69,500 $74,500 $87,500 $97,500 $140,000 $23,945
Subzero Weather Package 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Leather seating surfaces 2,500 2,500 3,300 3,300 3,300 3,300 3,300  
Panoramic sunroof 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler             1,000  
Driver Confidence II Package               790
Enhanced Convenience Package               865
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package               1,995
RS Package               995
Door sill trim plates               125
Subzero Weather Package 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Leather seating surfaces 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Panoramic sunroof 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler             0  
Driver Confidence II Package               719
Enhanced Convenience Package               787
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package               1,815
RS Package               905
Door sill trim plates               114
Options (change) 6,500 6,500 7,300 7,300 7,300 7,300 8,300 4,770
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4,340
Destination 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 875
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 0
Total Price $68,200 $73,200 $70,500 $75,500 $88,500 $98,500 $142,000 $29,590

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Cruze Premier
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S 60
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,187
Model Year20172017201720172017201720172018
ModelModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SCruze
Trim6060D7575D90D100DP100DPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine315hp E328hp E315hp E328hp E417hp E417hp E600hp E153hp I4
TransmissionA1A1A1A1A1A1A1T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19225/40-18
Total Price$68,200$73,200$70,500$75,500$88,500$98,500$142,000$29,590
Adjustments for Features-3,410-5,135-3,760-5,485-5,485-7,235-7,6100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,790$68,065$66,740$70,015$83,015$91,265$134,390$29,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,275$1,950$5,225$18,225$26,475$69,600$0

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20172017201720172017201720172018
ModelModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SCruze
Trim6060D7575D90D100DP100DPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800$800$800$800$800$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic       $1100
RWD$0 $0     
AWD $1700 $1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD       $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet       $100
Power charge port door $25 $25$25$25$25 
Power liftgate  $350$350$350$350$350 
Remote start       $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual       $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$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 
Blind spot warning system       $200
Brake assist       $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear       $100
Following distance indicator       $25
Lane departure prevention, steering-based       $200
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Rear side airbags       $300
Safety key       $5
Temporary spare tire       $150
Vehicle health reports       $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40$40$40$40 
Cargo net$40$40$40$40$40$40$40 
Console with shifter       $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Rear wiper       $175
Variable intermittent wipers       $75
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750$750$750$750$750$750$750 
100 kWh battery pack     $0$0 
60 kWh battery pack$0$0      
75 kWh battery pack  $0$0    
90 kWh battery pack    $0   
Automatic start / stop       $150
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000 
High amperage charger     $750$750 
Exterior 
Body kit       $0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler      $300 
Painted brake calipers (optional)      $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler       $200
Sunroof       $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support       $100
Apple CarPlay support       $100
Aux input       $50
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Range alert$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio       $200
SMS text-to-speech reader       $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation       $225
Voice control for external devices       $0
Wi-Fi hotspot       $50
Wireless charging station       $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights       $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Compass       $0
Fog lights       $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver       $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger       $50
Interior ambient lighting       $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Tachometer       $75
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10$10$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10$10$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row       $50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel       $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat       $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Metal pedals      $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650$650$650$650$650$650 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     $1000$1000 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels       $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)       $0
Total Value of Features$9,765$11,490$10,115$11,840$11,840$13,590$13,965$6,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,410$5,135$3,760$5,485$5,485$7,235$7,610$0
Value of Feature Adjustments3154423364583904633380

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20172018
ModelModel SCruze
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase116.5 in106.3 in
Length196.0 in175.3 in
Width77.3 in70.5 in
Height56.5 in57.4 in
Curb Weight4,609 lb.2,886 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom35.3 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.6 ft322.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.4 ft347.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 60

Subzero Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested30088%
Total Not Requested4012%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 60D

Subzero Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested30088%
Total Not Requested4012%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 75

Subzero Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested30088%
Total Not Requested4012%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 75D

Subzero Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested30088%
Total Not Requested4012%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 90D

Subzero Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested30088%
Total Not Requested4012%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 100D

Subzero Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested30088%
Total Not Requested4012%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S P100D

Subzero Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested30088%
Total Not Requested4012%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze Premier

Driver Confidence II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Following distance indicator25No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested65047%
Total Not Requested72553%
Enhanced Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested55076%
Total Not Requested17524%
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Compass0No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested157582%
Total Not Requested35018%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
225/40VR18 tires400No
Fog lights125No
Body kit0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested525100%

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