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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: $29,360

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $52,140

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182012
ModelModel SModel SModel SMalibu
Trim75D100DP100DLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $84,800 $104,300 $137,000 $28,600
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Panoramic sunroof 2,000 2,000 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0  
Panoramic sunroof 0 0 0  
Options (change) 3,000 3,000 3,000 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0
Destination 1,200 1,200 1,200 760
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 0
Total Price $81,500 $101,000 $133,700 $29,360

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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 P100D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $43,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,599
Model Year2018201820182012
ModelModel SModel SModel SMalibu
Trim75D100DP100DLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine328hp E417hp E600hp E169hp I4
TransmissionA1A1A1T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7580, 12?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19225/50-18
Total Price$81,500$101,000$133,700$29,360
Adjustments for Features-8,635-9,385-10,3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,865$91,615$123,350$29,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$18,750$50,485$0

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2018201820182012
ModelModel SModel SModel SMalibu
Trim75D100DP100DLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Power charge port door$25$25$25 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote start   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Brake assist   $50
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 
Temporary spare tire   $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Console with shifter   $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 
Variable intermittent wipers   $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 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Laminated front side windows   $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
App support$0$0$0 
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD player   $125
Center stack smartphone cradle  $0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
MP3-compatible player   $50
Navigation map updates, seven years$0$0$0 
Navigation system$600$600$600 
Range alert$0$0$0 
Satellite radio  $200$200
Surround sound  $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
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 
Compass   $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $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
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats  $200 
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Total Value of Features$13,835$14,585$15,550$5,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,635$9,385$10,350$0
Value of Feature Adjustments6675854880

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182012
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.3,416 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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