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Tesla Model S vs. Chevrolet Sonic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Tesla Model S vs. Chevrolet Sonic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,220

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $42,850

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122015
ModelModel SModel SSonic
TrimBasePerformanceRS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $67,400 $92,400 $20,545
Nappa Leather 1,500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 750 750  
Cargo cover 250 250  
Wood trim 0    
Panoramic sunroof 1,500 1,500  
Sunroof     850
Nappa Leather 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0  
Cargo cover 0 0  
Wood trim 0    
Panoramic sunroof 0 0  
Sunroof     748
Options (change) 4,000 2,500 850
Options (change) 0 0 748
Destination 1,170 1,170 825
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 0
Total Price $65,070 $88,570 $22,220

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Sonic RS
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $39,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,075
Model Year201220122015
ModelModel SModel SSonic
TrimBasePerformanceRS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine302hp E416hp E138hp I4
TransmissionA1A1M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/35-21205/50-17
Total Price$65,070$88,570$22,220
Adjustments for Features-3,555-5,5300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,515$83,040$22,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$21,525$0

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year201220122015
ModelModel SModel SSonic
TrimBasePerformanceRS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Rear side airbags  $300
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750$750 
60 kWh battery pack$0  
85 kWh battery pack $0 
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network $1000 
High-performance inverter $0 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Larger rear spoiler  $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Aux input  $50
HD radio$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive, small$5$5 
Satellite radio  $200
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Digital instruments  $0
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors  $25
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25 
Tachometer  $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim $200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$6,855$8,830$3,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,555$5,530$0
Value of Feature Adjustments3463950

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20122015
ModelModel SSonic
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase116.5 in99.4 in
Length196.0 in159.0 in
Width77.3 in68.3 in
Height56.5 in59.7 in
Curb Weight4,648 lb.2,691 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.12.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in53.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in51.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom35.3 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.6 ft319.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.4 ft347.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Tesla Model S

Nappa Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested110059%
Total Not Requested75041%

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