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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: $33,200

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $37,870

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015201520152014
ModelModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SMalibu
Trim6070D8585DP85DLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $69,900 $75,000 $80,000 $85,000 $105,000 $27,790
Metallic paint (extra cost) 750 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Satellite radio 0 0 0 0 0  
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  
Electronics and Entertainment Package           1,900
Advanced Safety Package           890
Navigation system           795
Premium Package           1,000
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0 0  
Satellite radio 0 0 0 0 0  
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  
Electronics and Entertainment Package           1,672
Advanced Safety Package           783
Navigation system           700
Premium Package           880
Options (change) 7,500 6,750 6,750 6,750 6,750 4,585
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 4,035
Destination 1,170 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 825
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 0
Total Price $71,070 $75,450 $80,450 $85,450 $105,450 $33,200

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S 60
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $37,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,821
Model Year201520152015201520152014
ModelModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SMalibu
Trim6070D8585DP85DLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine302hp E329hp E362hp E422hp E463hp E196hp I4
TransmissionA1A1A1A1A1T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)580, 12580, 12580, 12580, 12580, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19215/60-16
Total Price$71,070$75,450$80,450$85,450$105,450$33,200
Adjustments for Features0-6,175-4,450-6,175-6,250-1,740
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,070$69,275$76,000$79,275$99,200$31,460
Cost Above Minimum$1,795$0$6,725$10,000$29,925$0

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201520152015201520152014
ModelModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SMalibu
Trim6070D8585DP85DLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800$800$800$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100
RWD$0 $0   
AWD $1700 $1700$1700 
FWD     $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet     $100
Power charge port door $25 $25$25 
Proximity key $250$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$200
Brake assist     $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear     $100
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250 
Rear side airbags     $300
Temporary spare tire     $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75$75 
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40$40 
Console with shifter     $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder     $25
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50$50$50 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100 
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 
Automatic start / stop     $150
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network $1000$1000$1000$1000 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     $25
Laminated front side windows     $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof     $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0 
Aux input     $50
CD player     $125
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150 
MP3-compatible player     $50
Navigation system $600$600$600$600$600
Range alert$0$0$0$0$0 
Siri Eyes Free support     $0
SMS text-to-speech reader     $25
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation     $225
Voice control for external devices     $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$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
Interior ambient lighting     $150
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$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50 
Tachometer     $75
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row     $50
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100$100
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200$200
Metal pedals    $75 
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650$650 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 
Total Value of Features$4,960$11,135$9,410$11,135$11,210$6,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,175$4,450$6,175$6,250$1,740
Value of Feature Adjustments0516348455373-1,631

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20152014
ModelModel SMalibu
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.5 in107.8 in
Length196.0 in191.5 in
Width77.3 in73.0 in
Height56.5 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,609 lb.3,394 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom35.3 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.6 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.4 ft316.3 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%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested122573%
Total Not Requested45027%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

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