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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: $52,160

Chevrolet Tahoe LT   
Difference: $17,910

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220132013
ModelModel SModel STahoeTahoe
TrimBasePerformanceLTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $67,400 $92,400 $45,555 $54,620
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    
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.     4,035  
Luxury Package     1,575  
Sunroof       995
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    
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.     3,551  
Luxury Package     1,386  
Sunroof       876
Options (change) 9,000 7,500 5,610 995
Options (change) 0 0 4,937 876
Destination 1,170 1,170 995 995
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 0 0
Total Price $70,070 $93,570 $52,160 $56,610

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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: $20,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $52,364
Model Year2012201220132013
ModelModel SModel STahoeTahoe
TrimBasePerformanceLTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine302hp E416hp E320hp V8320hp V8
TransmissionA1A1T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7250, 9300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/35-21265/70-17275/55-20
Total Price$70,070$93,570$52,160$56,610
Adjustments for Features0-1,975-2,445-3,070
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,070$91,595$49,715$53,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$21,525$0$3,825

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year2012201220132013
ModelModel SModel STahoeTahoe
TrimBasePerformanceLTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100
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 
Blind spot warning system   $200
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
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch  $300$300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Roof rack  $300$300
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$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  
CD player  $125$125
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000 
HD radio$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Rear seat audio controls   $25
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250 
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic information  $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
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power release, second row seats  $50$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$6,995$8,970$9,440$10,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,975$2,445$3,070
Value of Feature Adjustments0134-2,264-2,856

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year20122013
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.5,449 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, large10Yes
Total Requested161065%
Total Not Requested87535%
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, large10Yes
Total Requested141062%
Total Not Requested87538%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Tahoe LT

Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000No
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription50No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested196565%
Total Not Requested107535%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested122575%
Total Not Requested40025%

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