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

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Tesla Model S vs. Chevrolet Traverse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,810

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $38,260

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320092009
ModelModel SModel STraverseTraverse
TrimBasePerformanceLTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $69,900 $89,900 $31,745 $39,975
Third-row 2-person bench 2,500 2,500    
Tech Package 3,750 3,750    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 750 750    
Satellite radio 0 0    
Panoramic sunroof 2,500 2,500    
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package 2,500 2,500    
Fog lights 500 500    
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500    
Leather seating surfaces 1,500 1,500 1,775  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   1,500    
2LT Equipment Group     2,225  
Navigation system     1,890  
Sunroof     1,400 1,400
Third-row 2-person bench 0 0    
Tech Package 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0    
Satellite radio 0 0    
Panoramic sunroof 0 0    
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package 0 0    
Fog lights 0 0    
Obstacle detection, rear 0 0    
Leather seating surfaces 0 0 1,562  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   0    
2LT Equipment Group     2,134  
Navigation system     1,663  
Sunroof     1,232 1,232
Options (change) 14,500 16,000 7,290 1,400
Options (change) 0 0 6,591 1,232
Destination 1,170 1,170 775 775
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 0 0
Total Price $78,070 $99,570 $39,810 $42,150

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Traverse LT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $37,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,621
Model Year2013201320092009
ModelModel SModel STraverseTraverse
TrimBasePerformanceLTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine302hp E416hp E281hp V6288hp V6
TransmissionA1A1T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)580, 12580, 12?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/45-19255/65-18255/55-20
Total Price$78,070$99,570$39,810$42,150
Adjustments for Features-910-2,2850-875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$77,160$97,285$39,810$41,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$20,125$0$1,465

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year2013201320092009
ModelModel SModel STraverseTraverse
TrimBasePerformanceLTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app$25$25  
Remote start  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40  
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Carbon fiber rear spoiler $300  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Rear seat audio controls  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 $75
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  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 $50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Tachometer  $75$75
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 $200
Metal pedals $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Rear-facing third row seats$0$0  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Tires, high-efficiency (optional) $0  
Total Value of Features$7,610$8,985$6,700$7,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$910$2,285$0$875
Value of Feature Adjustments741450-826

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20132009
ModelModel STraverse
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.5 in118.9 in
Length196.0 in205.0 in
Width77.3 in78.4 in
Height56.5 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,648 lb.4,791 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in62.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom35.3 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in61.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in36.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in48.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.6 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
31.668.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.4 ft3116.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Tesla Model S

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested152580%
Total Not Requested37520%
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

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested152580%
Total Not Requested37520%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested122570%
Total Not Requested52530%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LTZ

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

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