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Tesla Model S vs. Chevrolet Equinox Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Tesla Model S vs. Chevrolet Equinox Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,785

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $38,035

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelModel SModel SEquinoxEquinox
TrimBasePerformanceLTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $67,400 $92,400 $25,050 $29,220
Tech Package 3,750 3,750    
Nappa Leather 1,500      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 750 750    
Cargo cover 250 250    
Wood trim 0      
Panoramic sunroof 1,500 1,500    
Navigation system     795 795
2LT Equipment Group     1,820  
MyLink / Intellilink     100 100
Sunroof     900 900
Leather seating surfaces     800  
Power liftgate     495  
Tech Package 0 0    
Nappa Leather 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0    
Cargo cover 0 0    
Wood trim 0      
Panoramic sunroof 0 0    
Navigation system     700 700
2LT Equipment Group     1,729  
MyLink / Intellilink     88 88
Sunroof     792 792
Leather seating surfaces     704  
Power liftgate     436  
Options (change) 7,750 6,250 4,910 1,795
Options (change) 0 0 4,449 1,580
Destination 1,170 1,170 825 825
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 0 0
Total Price $68,820 $92,320 $30,785 $31,840

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Equinox LT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,228
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelModel SModel SEquinoxEquinox
TrimBasePerformanceLTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine302hp E416hp E182hp I4182hp I4
TransmissionA1A1T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/35-21225/65-17225/65-17
Total Price$68,820$92,320$30,785$31,840
Adjustments for Features-1,895-3,8700-615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,925$88,450$30,785$31,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$21,525$0$440

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year2012201220122012
ModelModel SModel SEquinoxEquinox
TrimBasePerformanceLTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app$25$25  
Remote start  $150$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
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 $75
Cargo mat   $40
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Roof rack   $300
Roof rails  $250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper  $175$175
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
CD player  $125$125
HD radio$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Media drive$15$15  
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200
SD Card slot  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Compass  $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50  
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$25  
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
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$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim $200  
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200$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 lumbar adjuster, 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  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Total Value of Features$7,810$9,785$5,915$6,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,895$3,870$0$615
Value of Feature Adjustments1742650-583

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20122012
ModelModel SEquinox
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.5 in112.5 in
Length196.0 in187.8 in
Width77.3 in72.5 in
Height56.5 in66.3 in
Curb Weight4,648 lb.3,762 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in40.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom35.3 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in51.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in39.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.6 ft331.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.4 ft363.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Tesla Model S

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Media drive, large10No
Total Requested140056%
Total Not Requested108544%
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 seat200Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested130070%
Total Not Requested55030%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Performance

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Media drive, large10No
Total Requested120053%
Total Not Requested108547%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SD Card slot25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Remote start150No
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97566%
Total Not Requested50034%
MyLink / Intellilink
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for external devices0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested50100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SD Card slot25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
MyLink / Intellilink
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for external devices0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested50100%
Total Not Requested00%

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