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

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Tesla Model S vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,564

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ   
Difference: $45,506

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015201520152007
ModelModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SMalibu
Trim6070D8585DP85DMaxx LTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $69,900 $75,000 $80,000 $85,000 $105,000 $23,915
Metallic paint (extra cost) 750 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Satellite radio 0 0 0 0 0 199
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  
Sunroof           800
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0 0  
Satellite radio 0 0 0 0 0 165
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  
Sunroof           664
Options (change) 7,500 6,750 6,750 6,750 7,750 999
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 829
Destination 1,170 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 650
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 0
Total Price $71,070 $75,450 $80,450 $85,450 $106,450 $25,564

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S 60
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $41,626
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,156
Model Year201520152015201520152007
ModelModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SMalibu
Trim6070D8585DP85DMaxx LTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine302hp E329hp E362hp E422hp E463hp E217hp V6
TransmissionA1A1A1A1A1T4
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)580, 12580, 12580, 12580, 12580, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19225/50-17
Total Price$71,070$75,450$80,450$85,450$106,450$25,564
Adjustments for Features-2,835-8,260-6,535-8,260-8,5600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,235$67,190$73,915$77,190$97,890$25,564
Cost Above Minimum$1,045$0$6,725$10,000$30,700$0

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201520152015201520152007
ModelModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SMalibu
Trim6070D8585DP85DMaxx LTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800$800$800$800 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $900
RWD$0 $0   
AWD $1700 $1700$1700 
FWD     $0
Accessories 
Power charge port door $25 $25$25 
Power-adjustable pedals     $125
Proximity key $250$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote start     $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener $100$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 
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50 
Stability control$400$400$400$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75$75 
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40$40 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable     $100
Console with shifter     $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0$0 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50$50$50 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100 
Rear wiper     $175
Variable intermittent wipers     $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
Bodyside moldings     $75
Carbon fiber rear spoiler    $300 
Glass roof panel(s)     $300
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler     $200
Sunroof     $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0 
App support$0$0$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100 
CD player     $125
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150 
Navigation system $600$600$600$600 
Range alert$0$0$0$0$0 
Rear seat audio controls     $25
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200
Voice control for nav and audio $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 
Compass     $0
Fog lights     $125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver     $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger     $50
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
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
Folding passenger seat     $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats     $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $50
Manual recliner, second row seats     $75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200 
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 inserts in leather seating surfaces     $0
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200 
Polished alloy wheels     $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 
Total Value of Features$7,760$13,185$11,460$13,185$13,485$4,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,835$8,260$6,535$8,260$8,560$0
Value of Feature Adjustments2536905126095070

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20152007
ModelModel SMalibu
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase116.5 in112.3 in
Length196.0 in187.8 in
Width77.3 in69.8 in
Height56.5 in58.1 in
Curb Weight4,609 lb.3,459 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom35.3 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in41.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.6 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.4 ft341.0 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%

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