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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: $36,370

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $36,580

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620162016201620162017
ModelModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SMalibu
Trim7070D8585DP85D9090DP90DPremier
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 $30,975
Autopilot Convenience Features 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500  
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  
Sun and Wheels Package                 2,270
Driver Confidence Package                 1,195
Driver Confidence Package II                 995
Cargo net                 60
Autopilot Convenience Features 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  
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  
Sun and Wheels Package                 2,066
Driver Confidence Package                 1,087
Driver Confidence Package II                 905
Cargo net                 55
Options (change) 9,250 9,250 9,250 9,250 9,250 9,250 9,250 9,250 4,520
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4,113
Destination 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 875
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 0
Total Price $72,950 $77,950 $82,950 $87,950 $107,950 $85,950 $90,950 $110,950 $36,370

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S 90
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,838
Model Year201620162016201620162016201620162017
ModelModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SMalibu
Trim7070D8585DP85D9090DP90DPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine315hp E328hp E373hp E417hp E463hp E373hp E417hp E463hp E250hp I4
TransmissionA1A1A1A1A1A1A1A1T9
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, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/40-19
Total Price$72,950$77,950$82,950$87,950$107,950$85,950$90,950$110,950$36,370
Adjustments for Features-2,540-4,265-2,540-4,265-4,340-2,540-4,265-4,3400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,410$73,685$80,410$83,685$103,610$83,410$86,685$106,610$36,370
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 Year201620162016201620162016201620162017
ModelModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SMalibu
Trim7070D8585DP85D9090DP90DPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800$800$800$800$800$800$800 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic        $1400
RWD$0 $0  $0   
AWD $1700 $1700$1700 $1700$1700 
FWD        $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet        $100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed        $850
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Automated lane change$300$300$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Automated parking system, remote$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Heated steering wheel        $100
Power charge port door $25 $25$25 $25$25 
Remote start        $150
Semi-autonomous driving$600$600$600$600$600$600$600$600 
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, low-speed        $200
Blind spot warning system        $200
Brake assist        $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear        $100
Following distance indicator        $25
Lane departure prevention, steering-based        $200
Pedestrian detection        $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system        $0
Rear side airbags        $300
Safety key        $5
Vehicle health reports        $0
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 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175$175$175$175 
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 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support        $100
Apple CarPlay support        $100
Aux input        $50
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Range alert$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader        $25
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation        $225
Voice control for external devices        $0
Wi-Fi hotspot        $50
Wireless charging station        $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Compass        $0
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
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 
Center armrest(s), second row        $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats        $300
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat        $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat        $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650$650$650$650$650$650$650 
Upgraded floor mats        $0
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 
Total Value of Features$8,470$10,195$8,470$10,195$10,270$8,470$10,195$10,270$5,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,540$4,265$2,540$4,265$4,340$2,540$4,265$4,340$0
Value of Feature Adjustments2193451933062531862952460

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20162017
ModelModel SMalibu
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.5 in111.4 in
Length196.0 in193.8 in
Width77.3 in73.0 in
Height56.5 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,609 lb.3,087 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom35.3 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.6 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.4 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 70

Autopilot Convenience Features
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested70026%
Total Not Requested195074%
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

Autopilot Convenience Features
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested70026%
Total Not Requested195074%
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

Autopilot Convenience Features
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested70026%
Total Not Requested195074%
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

Autopilot Convenience Features
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested70026%
Total Not Requested195074%
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

Autopilot Convenience Features
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested70026%
Total Not Requested195074%
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

Autopilot Convenience Features
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested70026%
Total Not Requested195074%
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

Autopilot Convenience Features
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested70026%
Total Not Requested195074%
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

Autopilot Convenience Features
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested70026%
Total Not Requested195074%
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 Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested130076%
Total Not Requested40024%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested120068%
Total Not Requested57532%
Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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