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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: $28,350

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $42,100

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620162016201620162009
ModelModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SMalibu
Trim7070D8585DP85D9090DP90DLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $70,000 $75,000 $80,000 $85,000 $105,000 $83,000 $88,000 $108,000 $26,880
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Satellite radio 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Panoramic sunroof 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500  
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500  
Leather seating surfaces 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750  
Sunroof                 800
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Satellite radio 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Panoramic sunroof 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Leather seating surfaces 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Sunroof                 664
Options (change) 6,750 6,750 6,750 6,750 6,750 6,750 6,750 6,750 800
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 664
Destination 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 670
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 0
Total Price $70,450 $75,450 $80,450 $85,450 $105,450 $83,450 $88,450 $108,450 $28,350

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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 P90D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,570
Model Year201620162016201620162016201620162009
ModelModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SMalibu
Trim7070D8585DP85D9090DP90DLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine315hp E328hp E373hp E417hp E463hp E373hp E417hp E463hp E169hp I4
TransmissionA1A1A1A1A1A1A1A1T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDAWDAWDRWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)580, 12580, 12580, 12580, 12580, 12580, 12580, 12580, 12210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19225/50-18
Total Price$70,450$75,450$80,450$85,450$105,450$83,450$88,450$108,450$28,350
Adjustments for Features-6,220-7,945-6,220-7,945-8,020-6,220-7,945-8,0200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,230$67,505$74,230$77,505$97,430$77,230$80,505$100,430$28,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,275$10,000$13,275$33,200$13,000$16,275$36,200$0

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201620162016201620162016201620162009
ModelModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SMalibu
Trim7070D8585DP85D9090DP90DLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800$800$800$800$800$800$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic        $1100
RWD$0 $0  $0   
AWD $1700 $1700$1700 $1700$1700 
FWD        $0
Accessories 
Power charge port door $25 $25$25 $25$25 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote start        $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual        $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Brake assist        $50
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire        $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Console with shifter        $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers        $75
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750$750$750$750$750$750$750$750 
70 kWh battery pack$0$0       
85 kWh battery pack  $0$0$0    
90 kWh battery pack     $0$0$0 
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)        $25
Laminated front side windows        $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0  $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof        $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
App support$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Aux input        $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash        $325
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
MP3-compatible player        $50
Navigation system$600$600$600$600$600$600$600$600 
Range alert$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation        $225
USB port$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$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$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Tachometer        $75
Trip computer$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10$10$10$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10$10$10$10$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat        $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Metal pedals    $75  $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650$650$650$650$650$650$650 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls        $100
Total Value of Features$10,520$12,245$10,520$12,245$12,320$10,520$12,245$12,320$4,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,220$7,945$6,220$7,945$8,020$6,220$7,945$8,020$0
Value of Feature Adjustments5566634875864794705664660

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20162009
ModelModel SMalibu
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.5 in112.3 in
Length196.0 in191.8 in
Width77.3 in70.3 in
Height56.5 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,609 lb.3,451 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom35.3 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.6 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.4 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 70

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
Tesla Model S 90

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 90D

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 P90D

Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

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