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Tesla Model S vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Tesla Model S vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,190

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $58,310

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182008
ModelModel SModel SModel SMalibu Classic
Trim75D100DP100DLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $84,800 $104,300 $137,000 $20,320
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Panoramic sunroof 2,000 2,000 2,000  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     0  
Front Seating Package       450
Luxury and Convenience Package       595
Rear spoiler       175
Satellite radio       200
Sunroof       800
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0  
Panoramic sunroof 0 0 0  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     0  
Front Seating Package       374
Luxury and Convenience Package       494
Rear spoiler       145
Satellite radio       166
Sunroof       664
Options (change) 3,000 3,000 3,000 2,220
Options (change) 0 0 0 1,843
Destination 1,200 1,200 1,200 650
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 0
Total Price $81,500 $101,000 $133,700 $23,190

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S P100D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $45,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,421
Model Year2018201820182008
ModelModel SModel SModel SMalibu Classic
Trim75D100DP100DLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine328hp E417hp E600hp E219hp V6
TransmissionA1A1A1T4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7580, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19215/60-16
Total Price$81,500$101,000$133,700$23,190
Adjustments for Features-12,325-13,075-14,3400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,175$87,925$119,360$23,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$18,750$50,185$0

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year2018201820182008
ModelModel SModel SModel SMalibu Classic
Trim75D100DP100DLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800$800 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $900
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Power charge port door$25$25$25 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Front side airbags$350$350$350 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Temporary spare tire   $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15 
HEPA interior air filter  $100 
Interior air filter$0$0  
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Wiper de-icer  $25 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750$750$750 
100 kWh battery pack $0$0 
400 kWh a year of DC charging credits$200$200$200 
75 kWh battery pack$0   
DC quick-charging capability$750$750$750 
High amperage charger $750$750 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Carbon fiber rear spoiler  $300 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
App support$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD player   $125
Center stack smartphone cradle  $0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
Navigation map updates, seven years$0$0$0 
Navigation system$600$600$600 
Range alert$0$0$0 
Satellite radio  $200$200
Surround sound  $250 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Compass   $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25$25 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Tachometer   $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Heated second row seats  $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Alloy-look steel wheels   $100
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Total Value of Features$15,825$16,575$17,840$3,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$12,325$13,075$14,340$0
Value of Feature Adjustments9538166760

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20182008
ModelModel SMalibu Classic
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.5 in106.3 in
Length196.0 in188.3 in
Width77.3 in69.9 in
Height56.5 in57.5 in
Curb Weight4,609 lb.3,298 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom35.3 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.6 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.4 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0No
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested27566%
Total Not Requested14034%

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