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

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Tesla Model S vs. Chevrolet Tahoe Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,815

Chevrolet Tahoe LT   
Difference: $24,255

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220082008
ModelModel SModel STahoeTahoe
TrimBasePerformanceLTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $67,400 $92,400 $36,710 $45,640
Tech Package 3,750 3,750    
Third-row 2-person bench 1,500 1,500    
Nappa Leather 1,500      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 750 750    
Wood trim 0      
Panoramic sunroof 1,500 1,500    
Navigation system     2,250 2,250
3LT Equipment Group     3,225  
Convenience Package 2     725  
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench     760  
Sunroof     995 995
Rearview camera     250 250
Tech Package 0 0    
Third-row 2-person bench 0 0    
Nappa Leather 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0    
Wood trim 0      
Panoramic sunroof 0 0    
Navigation system     1,868 1,868
3LT Equipment Group     2,677  
Convenience Package 2     602  
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench     631  
Sunroof     826 826
Rearview camera     208 208
Options (change) 9,000 7,500 8,205 3,495
Options (change) 0 0 6,812 2,902
Destination 1,170 1,170 900 900
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 0 0
Total Price $70,070 $93,570 $45,815 $50,035

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Tahoe LT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,447
Model Year2012201220082008
ModelModel SModel STahoeTahoe
TrimBasePerformanceLTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine302hp E416hp E320hp V8320hp V8
TransmissionA1A1A4A4
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7250, 9250, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/35-21265/70-17275/55-20
Total Price$70,070$93,570$45,815$50,035
Adjustments for Features0-1,975-205-1,530
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,070$91,595$45,610$48,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$21,525$0$2,895

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year2012201220082008
ModelModel SModel STahoeTahoe
TrimBasePerformanceLTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800  
4-speed automatic  $800$800
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app$25$25  
Remote start  $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags$350$350  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch  $300$300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Roof rails  $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Rear wiper  $175$175
Super-heated washer fluid  $100$100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
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 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Running boards  $350$350
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Media drive$15$15  
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Rear seat audio controls  $25$25
Satellite radio  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Compass  $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Tachometer  $75$75
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim $200  
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Heated second row seats   $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Metal pedals $75  
Power release, second row seats   $50
Rear-facing third row seats$0$0  
Removable third row seats  $0$0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Wood trim$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks   $200
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Total Value of Features$7,010$8,985$7,215$8,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,975$205$1,530
Value of Feature Adjustments0134-185-1,370

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year20122008
ModelModel STahoe
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.5 in116.0 in
Length196.0 in202.0 in
Width77.3 in79.0 in
Height56.5 in76.9 in
Curb Weight4,648 lb.5,246 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in65.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in64.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom35.3 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in65.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in60.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in61.7 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in49.1 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in25.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.6 ft316.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
31.660.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.4 ft3108.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Tesla Model S

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Media drive, large10No
Total Requested160064%
Total Not Requested88536%
Nappa Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested160086%
Total Not Requested25014%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Performance

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Media drive, large10No
Total Requested140061%
Total Not Requested88539%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Tahoe LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Folding third row seats600Yes
Removable third row seats0No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
3LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bose, 250W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Remote start150No
Total Requested212563%
Total Not Requested125037%
Convenience Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Tahoe LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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