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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: $19,010

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $50,560

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142012
ModelModel SModel SSonic
TrimBasePerformanceLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $69,900 $93,400 $17,365
Metallic paint (extra cost) 750 750  
Cargo cover 250 250  
Satellite radio 0 0  
Panoramic sunroof 2,500 2,500  
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package 2,500 2,500  
Sunroof     850
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0  
Cargo cover 0 0  
Satellite radio 0 0  
Panoramic sunroof 0 0  
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package 0 0  
Sunroof     748
Options (change) 6,000 6,000 850
Options (change) 0 0 748
Destination 1,170 1,170 795
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 0
Total Price $69,570 $93,070 $19,010

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $46,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,980
Model Year201420142012
ModelModel SModel SSonic
TrimBasePerformanceLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine302hp E416hp E138hp I4
TransmissionA1A1M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)580, 12580, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/45-19205/50-17
Total Price$69,570$93,070$19,010
Adjustments for Features-4,290-6,3150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,280$86,755$19,010
Cost Above Minimum$0$21,475$0

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year201420142012
ModelModel SModel SSonic
TrimBasePerformanceLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800 
5-speed manual  $0
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Brake assist  $50
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera$200$200 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
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 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler $300 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input  $50
CD player  $125
HD radio$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
MP3-compatible player  $50
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
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 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Metal pedals $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 leather seating surfaces  $0
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Tires, high-efficiency (optional) $0 
Total Value of Features$7,265$9,290$2,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,290$6,315$0
Value of Feature Adjustments3904300

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20142012
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

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 Performance

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

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