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

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Tesla Model S vs. Chevrolet Volt Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,975

Chevrolet Volt   
Difference: $27,595

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122013
ModelModel SModel SVolt
TrimBasePerformanceBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $67,400 $92,400 $39,145
Nappa Leather 1,500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 750 750  
Cargo cover 250 250  
Wood trim 0    
Tech Package   3,750  
Navigation system     895
Bose 7 speakers     495
Premium Trim Package     1,395
Enhanced Safety Package 1     695
Nappa Leather 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0  
Cargo cover 0 0  
Wood trim 0    
Tech Package   0  
Navigation system     788
Bose 7 speakers     436
Premium Trim Package     1,228
Enhanced Safety Package 1     612
Options (change) 2,500 4,750 3,480
Options (change) 0 0 3,064
Destination 1,170 1,170 850
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $63,570 $90,820 $35,975

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Chevrolet Volt

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Volt
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,318
Model Year201220122013
ModelModel SModel SVolt
TrimBasePerformanceBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine302hp E416hp E149hp E+
TransmissionA1A1CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/35-21215/55-17
Total Price$63,570$90,820$35,975
Adjustments for Features-50-4,3100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,520$86,510$35,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$22,990$0

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Chevrolet Volt

Model Year201220122013
ModelModel SModel SVolt
TrimBasePerformanceBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800 
CVT  $1000
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Second-row high console  $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750$750 
16 kWh battery pack  $0
3.3 kW onboard charger  $0
60 kWh battery pack$0  
85 kWh battery pack $0 
Automatic start / stop  $150
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network $1000 
High-performance inverter $0 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
CD player  $125
HD radio$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive $15 
Media drive, small$5  
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation system $600$600
Satellite radio  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 
Compass  $0
Cornering lights $50 
Detailed driving style feedback  $100
Fog lights $125 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim $200 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
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 suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000 
Total Value of Features$4,825$9,085$4,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$50$4,310$0
Value of Feature Adjustments53000

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Chevrolet Volt

Model Year20122013
ModelModel SVolt
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase116.5 in105.7 in
Length196.0 in177.1 in
Width77.3 in70.4 in
Height56.5 in56.6 in
Curb Weight4,648 lb.3,782 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.9.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in56.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom35.3 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in34.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.6 ft310.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.4 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Tesla Model S

Nappa Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested110059%
Total Not Requested75041%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Performance

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Media drive, large10No
Total Requested107547%
Total Not Requested121053%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Volt

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
Premium Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested125096%
Total Not Requested504%
Enhanced Safety Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested35058%
Total Not Requested25042%

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