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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: $25,015

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $56,485

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820062006
ModelModel SModel SModel SMalibuMalibu
Trim75D100DP100DMaxx LTZMaxx SS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $84,800 $104,300 $137,000 $23,465 $23,265
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000 1,000 1,000    
Panoramic sunroof 2,000 2,000 2,000    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     0    
Satellite radio       325 325
Sunroof       800 800
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0    
Panoramic sunroof 0 0 0    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     0    
Satellite radio       270 293
Sunroof       664 664
Options (change) 3,000 3,000 3,000 1,125 1,125
Options (change) 0 0 0 934 957
Destination 1,200 1,200 1,200 625 625
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 0 0
Total Price $81,500 $101,000 $133,700 $25,215 $25,015

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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 P100D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $47,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,244
Model Year20182018201820062006
ModelModel SModel SModel SMalibuMalibu
Trim75D100DP100DMaxx LTZMaxx SS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine328hp E417hp E600hp E201hp V6240hp V6
TransmissionA1A1A1T4T4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7580, 12?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19225/50-17225/50-18
Total Price$81,500$101,000$133,700$25,215$25,015
Adjustments for Features-10,275-11,025-12,215-1,2900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,225$89,975$121,485$23,925$25,015
Cost Above Minimum$0$18,750$50,260$0$1,090

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182018201820062006
ModelModel SModel SModel SMalibuMalibu
Trim75D100DP100DMaxx LTZMaxx SS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800$800  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $900$900
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100  
Power charge port door$25$25$25  
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Power-adjustable pedals   $125$125
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote start   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200  
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  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75  
Cargo mat$40$40$40  
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable   $100$100
Console with shifter   $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150  
Climate Control 
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  
Rear wiper   $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$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 
Body kit   $0$0
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Carbon fiber rear spoiler  $300  
Glass roof panel(s)   $300$300
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Sunroof   $900$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$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  
Rear seat audio controls   $25$25
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Surround sound  $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200 
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  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150 
Compass   $0 
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50 
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$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Folding passenger seat   $150 
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200 
Heated second row seats  $200  
Leather seating surfaces   $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Partial leather seating sufaces    $450
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  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0 
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  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Polished alloy wheels   $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$15,385$16,135$17,325$6,400$5,110
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,275$11,025$12,215$1,290$0
Value of Feature Adjustments794688576-1,2140

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182006
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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