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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: $45,690

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720172017201720172012
ModelModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SSonic
Trim6060D7575D90D100DP100DLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $68,000 $73,000 $69,500 $74,500 $87,500 $97,500 $140,000 $17,365
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Panoramic sunroof 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler             1,000  
Sunroof               850
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Panoramic sunroof 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler             0  
Sunroof               748
Options (change) 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 4,000 850
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 748
Destination 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 795
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 0
Total Price $64,700 $69,700 $66,200 $71,200 $84,200 $94,200 $137,700 $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 P100D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,744
Model Year20172017201720172017201720172012
ModelModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SSonic
Trim6060D7575D90D100DP100DLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine315hp E328hp E315hp E328hp E417hp E417hp E600hp E138hp I4
TransmissionA1A1A1A1A1A1A1M5
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19205/50-17
Total Price$64,700$69,700$66,200$71,200$84,200$94,200$137,700$19,010
Adjustments for Features-8,830-10,555-9,180-10,905-10,905-12,655-13,0300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,870$59,145$57,020$60,295$73,295$81,545$124,670$19,010
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,275$1,150$4,425$17,425$25,675$68,800$0

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20172017201720172017201720172012
ModelModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SSonic
Trim6060D7575D90D100DP100DLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800$800$800$800$800$800 
5-speed manual       $0
RWD$0 $0     
AWD $1700 $1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD       $0
Accessories 
Power charge port door $25 $25$25$25$25 
Power liftgate  $350$350$350$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual       $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Brake assist       $50
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Rear side airbags       $300
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Temporary spare tire       $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40$40$40$40 
Cargo net$40$40$40$40$40$40$40 
Console with shifter       $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Rear wiper       $175
Variable intermittent wipers       $75
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750$750$750$750$750$750$750 
100 kWh battery pack     $0$0 
60 kWh battery pack$0$0      
75 kWh battery pack  $0$0    
90 kWh battery pack    $0   
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000 
High amperage charger     $750$750 
Exterior 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler      $300 
Painted brake calipers (optional)      $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler       $200
Sunroof       $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
App support$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Aux input       $50
CD player       $125
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
MP3-compatible player       $50
Navigation system$600$600$600$600$600$600$600 
Range alert$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio       $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation       $225
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Digital instruments       $0
Fog lights       $125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Tachometer       $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel       $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat       $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Metal pedals      $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces       $0
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650$650$650$650$650$650 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     $1000$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0 
Total Value of Features$12,130$13,855$12,480$14,205$14,205$15,955$16,330$3,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,830$10,555$9,180$10,905$10,905$12,655$13,030$0
Value of Feature Adjustments8609548749658168465960

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20172012
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 Weight4,609 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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