1971 Chevelle RPO Production Numbers/MSRP

Caveat: Option quantities/prices vary from resource to resource. These quantities (and prices in most cases) were taken from year-specific 'Accumulative Production/Final Model Year Reports' from Chevrolet and 'Options And Accessories When Installed By Chevrolet' price sheets and do not normally include quantities/prices from GM of Canada unless otherwise noted.

It is important to note the items listed and the quantity represent the item individually when ordered as an option and not when they may have come as standard equipment or in a convenience or appearance group on certain models. All costs listed are 1963/64 dollars. Dealers may have charged more (or less) for some options depending on the time of year as costs did fluctuate and some option costs varied depending on the series/model being installed on. Those with a noted number are some examples of dealer invoices or window stickers with varying costs.

Line items with dark green bar are items shown on some dealer new car records but not shown as options reported by GM.

Series/model base prices may differ due to price changes. Initial prices listed are from GM Heritage Restoration kit except where noted.

Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price and Production Totals

Model Description (Quantity)	List Price
6-Cylinder Models
Nomad 13136 4-Door Station Wagon (2,801)	3002.00
Standard 13337 2-Door Sport Coupe (6,660) 13369 4-Door Sedan (6,621) 13380 2-Door Sedan Pickup (1,058)	2712.00 2677.00 2891.00
Malibu 13537 2-Door Sport Coupe (6,220) 13569 4-Door Sedan (4,241)	2885.00 2851.00

8-Cylinder Models base V8 engine *
Nomad 13236 4-Door Station Wagon, 2-seat (6,528) (03/71)	3092.00 (3097.00)
Standard 13437 2-Door Sport Coupe (17,117) (05/71) 13469 4-Door Sedan (9,042) (06/71) 13436 4-Door Station Wagon, 2-seat (6,128) (04/71) 13446 4-Door Station Wagon, 3-seat (2,129) (03/71) 13480 2-Door Sedan Pickup (4,506) (06/71)	2802.00 (2807.00) 2768.00 (2773.00) 3241.00 (3228.00) 3353.00 (3340.00) 2961.00 (2988.00)
Malibu 13637 2-Door Sport Coupe (189,970) (09/70) (12/70) 13639 4-Door Sport Sedan (20,775) (09/70) (01/71) 13667 2-Door Convertible (5,089) (12/70) 13669 4-Door Sedan (37,385) (09/70) (01/71) 13680 2-Door Sedan Pickup (36,042) (04/71)	2980.00 (2949.00) (2975.00) 3052.00 (3021.00) (3047.00) 3260.00 (3255.00) 2947.00 (2915.00) (2942.00) 3069.00 (3074.00)
Concours 13636 4-Door Station Wagon, 2-seat (12,716) 13646 4-Door Station Wagon, 3-seat (4,276)	3337.00 3445.00
Concours Estate 13836 4-Door Station Wagon, 2-seat (4,502) 13846 4-Door Station Wagon, 3-seat (3,219)	3337.00 3514.00
Monte Carlo 13857 - 2-Door Sport Coupe (128,600) (03/71 - Van Nuys) (03/71 - Kansas City/Van Nuys) (05/71 - Van Nuys - shipper)	3316.00 (3304.00) (3300.00) (3416.00)
Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Prices do not include state or local taxes, license fees, options or accessories and may vary depending on time of year and dealer. * Production figures are for base V8 engine and are not meant to include optional V8 engines where applicable. Options, Quantity and Cost The items listed and the quantity represent the item individually when ordered as an option and not when they may have come as standard equipment or in a convenience or appearance group on certain models. All costs listed are 1970/71 dollars.

RPO

Description

Quantity

Cost ⁽²⁾

AK1

Deluxe Belt & Harness, Front, coupe/sedan w/bench seat
Deluxe Belt & Harness, Front, coupe w/bucket seat

91,887

$ 16.90
$ 15.30

AQ2

Electric Seat Back Lock Release

195

$ 25.30

AS4

Deluxe Rear Shoulder Harness

245

$ 26.35

AU3

Electric Door Locks

6,430

$ 46.35
$ 70.60

A01

Tinted Glass - All Windows
(13680 - 07/71)
(13857 - 08/71 ~ 09/70)

370,582

$ 43.20
$ 44.15
$ 46.35

A02

Tinted Glass, Windshield

6,827

$ 30.55

A31

Electric Control Windows
(Station Wagon

10,774

n/a
$121.15

A33

Tailgate Window, Electric

18,479

$ 34.80

A39

Custom Deluxe Front & Rear Seatbelts, convertible w/bench
Custom Deluxe Front & Rear Seatbelts, convertible w/bucket

799

$ 14.75
$ 13.20

A41

Front Seat Electric Control - Bench

1,174

A46

Front Seat Electric Control - Bucket

1,186

A51

Front Bucket Seats

52,638

$136.95

A85

Deluxe Rear Shoulder Harness, convertible only

$ 26.35

A90

Trunk Lid Electric Release

3,060

n/a

B37

Floor Mats
(13680 - 07/71)

127,473

$ 12.65
$ 7.00

B85

Body Side Moldings, Upper

24,174

$ 19.00

B90

Door & Window Frame Molding, 4-Door Sedan only

9,547

$ 26.35

B93

Door Edge Guards, Coupe/Convertible
Door Edge Guards, Sedan/Wagon
(13680 - 07/71)

170,733

$ 6.35
$ 9.50
$ 6.50

C05

Folding Top

5,089

$ 0.00

C08

Vinyl Roof (Coupe)
Vinyl Roof (El Camino)
Vinyl Roof (Monte Carlo)

240,635

$ 94.80
$ 64.60
$126.40

C50

Rear Defroster, Coupe/Sedan
Rear Defroster, Convertible

36,416

$ 31.60
$ 36.90

C51

Rear Window Air Deflector

9,239

$ 21.10

C60

Deluxe Air Conditioning

(13857 - 09/70)
(13637 - 09/70)
(13480 - 09/70)

311,464

$407.60
$416.45
$402.35
$402.35
$411.05

D35

D33

Outside Mirror - Remote Control (shown on build sheets)
n/a when SS Equipment ordered as this was part of the SS Equipment option package.
(shown in GM's Options When Installed By Chevrolet worksheet))

97,133

$ 12.65

D34

Vanity Visor Mirror
(13680 - 07/71)

26,334

$ 3.20
$ 3.25

D55

Floor Console

46,614

$ 59.00

D88

Sport Stripes (Malibu sport coupe, convertible, or El Camino) (incl with SS)

13,382

$ 79.00

F40

Special Suspension, Front & Rear (n/a on SS)
(13680 - 07/71)

17,711

$ 17.95
$ 18.30

F41

Special Performance Suspension, Front & Rear (incl with SS)

16,431

$ 30.55

G67

Rear Shock Absorber, Level Control

2,297

G80

Rear Axle - Positraction
(13637 - 09/70)
(13680 - 07/71)

33,994

$ 46.35
$ 44.25
$ 47.35

J50

Power Brakes, Drum - n/a on SS

124,996

$ 47.40
$ 48.45

JL2

Power Disc Brakes, Front - included with SS

83,868

$ 69.55

K30

Cruise Master Speed Control

not reported #

$ 63.20

K85

Alternator, 63 Amp, when A/C not ordered
(04/71)
Alternator, 63 Amp, when A/C ordered

3,620

$ 26.35
$ 26.90
$ 5.30

LS3

402/300hp
(05/71 - 13857)

17,656

$172.75
$146.40

LS5

454/365hp

9,502

$279.10
$285.15

L48

350/270hp

(13857 - 8/71 ~ 9/70)

78,711

$ 73.75
$ 75.35
$ 47.40

I65

350/245hp
(13680 - 07/71)

119,379

$ 26.35
$ 26.90

MC1

HD 3-speed Transmission, LS3 engine only

548

$132.00

M11

3-speed Transmission, L48 engine only

2,511

$132.00

M20

4-Speed Transmission, Wide Ratio, LS3, L48, I65 engines only
(13480 - 09/70)

9.786

$195.40
$199.80

M22

HD 4-speed Transmission, Close Ratio, LS5 engine only

3,035

$237.60

M35

Powerglide Transmission, 6-cylinder engine
Powerglide Transmission, 8-cylinder engine

66,625

$179.55
$190.10

M38 ****

TH-350 Automatic Transmission
(13680 - 07/71)

402,488

$216.50
$221.40

M40

TH-400 Automatic Transmission

21,333

$237.60

NK2

Deluxe Steering Wheel

1,898

$ 15.80

NK4

Sport Steering Wheel (4-spoke)

8,962

$ 15.80

N33

Tilt Steering Wheel

41,853

$ 45.30
$ 46.30

N40

Power Steering
(13680 - 07/71)
(13857 - 08/70 & 13637 - 09/70)

477,812

$115.90
$118.40
$110.60

PA3

Special Wheel Trim Cover

24,009

$ 15.80

PH1

15x7 Wheels

n/a

$ 10.55

PK2

G78-14B G/B White Stripe

16,807

$ 32.30

PL3

E78-14B B/B White Stripe

153,912

$ 28.15

PM6

G78-14D G/B White Stripe

11,587

n/a

PM7

F60-15B G/B White Letter

19,542

n/a

PU8

G78-15B G/B White Stripe
(13857 - 03/71)

101,428

$ 30.20
$ 32.30

PX5

F78-14B B/B blackwall (w/o 300hp engine)
F78-14B B/B blackwall (w/300hp engine)

none reported

$ 17.95
$ 23.20

PX6

F78-14B G/B White Stripe (w/o 300hp engine)
F78-14B G/B White Stripe (w/300hp engine)
(13680 - 07/71 w/I65)
(13637 - w/307)

113,593

$ 48.10
$ 53.35
$ 48.80
$ 46.00

P01

Wheel Trim Cover

208,162

$ 26.35

P02

Deluxe Wheel Trim Cover

8,392

$ 84.30

P90

G70-15B G/B White Stripe

22,904

$ 49.35

T58

Rear wheel opening skirt

17,602

n/a

T60

HD Battery
(13680 - 07/71)

36,319

$ 15.80
$ 16.15

UM1

AM Push Button Radio & Tape Player

22,164

$200.15

UM2

AM/FM Push Button Radio & Tape Player

3,923

$372.85

U14

Instrument Panel Gauges, requires V8 coupe/convertible

16,994

$ 84.30

U35

Electric Clock
(13680 - 07/71)

42,174

$ 16.90
$ 17.25

U63

Pushbutton AM Radio
(13680 - 07/71)

423,833

$ 66.40
$ 67.80

U69

AM/FM Radio

39,079

$139.05

U76

Windshield Antenna

510,724

n/a

U79

AM/FM Stereo Equipment

7,894

$239.10

U80

Auxiliary Speaker, n/a when stereo ordered

90,512

$ 15.80

V01

HD Radiator, 6-cylinder engine, included with A/C
HD Radiator, V8 models, included with A/C

5,353

$ 14.75
$ 21.10

V30

Bumper Guards, Front & Rear
Bumper Guards, Front only

37,640

$ 31.60
$ 16.15

V55

Luggage Carrier

17,121

$ 57.95

YD1

Trailering Axle, requires base V8, L48, I65, LS3 and TH400

1,633

$ 12.65

YF3

Heavy Chevy Package

6,727

$ 142.20

ZJ7

Special Wheel, Hub Cap & Trim Ring
(13857 - 03/71)
(13680 - 07/71) (13857 - 08/71)

109,037

$ 45.30
$ 41.10
$ 46.30

ZJ9*

Auxiliary Lighting Group, Malibu Convertible
Auxiliary Lighting Group, Malibu Sport Coupe or Sedan; Monte Carlo
Auxiliary Lighting Group, Chevelle Coupe or Sedan
Auxiliary Lighting Group, Chevelle Pickup

36,996

$ 15.80
$ 21.10
$ 23.70
$ 18.85

ZL2

Special Ducted Hood, requires SS option and LS5 ⁽¹⁾

4,079

$158.00

ZP5**

Appearance Group, Coupe/Convertible
Appearance Group, 4-Door Sedan/Sport Sedan
Includes Front & Rear Bumper Guards, Door Edge Guards

not reported
not reported

$ 53.80
$ 56.95

ZQ2***

Operating Convenience Group - cost varies depending on particular series/model as they contain varying items in the group.

ZQ9

Performance Axle Ratios, standard V8 and TH400 only
Performance Axle Ratios, LS5 only

302

$ 12.75
$ 33.75

Z15

SS Equipment
(13680 - 04/71)

19,293

$357.05
$364.80

Z20

SS454, Monte Carlo

1,919

$484.50

703

Black Interior Trim Vinyl

16,775

n/a

705

Black Interior Trim Vinyl

69,826

n/a

714

Sandalwood Interior Trim Vinyl

39,475

$ 19.00

721

Antique Dark Saddle Interior Trim Vinyl

35,036

$ 19.00

726

Dark Blue Interior Trim Vinyl

1,945

n/a

731

Antique Dark Jade Interior Trim Vinyl

43,613

$ 19.00

777

Special Paint
Found on Kansas City-built dealer invoice

n/a

$ 25.30

956

Color Combination - Two Tone

5,991

$ 31.60

960

Color Combination - Two Tone

4,150

$ 31.60

968

Color Combination - Two Tone

3,140

$ 31.60

969

Color Combination - Two Tone

4,511

$ 31.60

971

Color Combination - Two Tone

2,090

$ 31.60

977

Color Combination - Two Tone

3,685

$ 31.60

Notes:
It's been reported that the RPO D33 mirror was the chrome LH remote mirror while RPO D35 was the body colored bullet-shaped sport mirror.

⁽¹⁾ No mention is made of the LS3 engine in my current documentation, only the LS5 & LS6 even though the LS6 was never released for sale in the Chevelle.

⁽²⁾ The costs listed come from numerous resources; GM Heritage Restoration Kits, actual dealer invoices (GM to dealer cost), car invoices (dealer to buyer), and valid window stickers. Costs in the GM Heritage Restoration Kits are generally done very early in the model year and are subject to change. If you have verified proof of an option with a different cost than is shown, please don't hesitate to contact me via my contact page.

# Not reported according to Tailfins & bowties, however at least one has been found on a dealer invoice from Kansas City on a 13836 Concours Estate station wagon.

* ZJ9 included:
(A) Ashtray Light, (B) Courtesy Lights, (C) Glove Compartment Light, (D) Luggage Compartment Light, (E) Mirror Map Light, (F) Underhood Light;
Malibu Convertible includes A, D, E, & F
Malibu Sport Coupe or Sedan includes A, B, D, E, & F
Chevelle Coupe or Sedan includes A, B, C, D, E, & F

** ZP5 included:
(A) Bumper Guards, (B) Door Edge Guards, (C) Floor Mats, (D) Vanity Mirror; available on coupe, convertible, 4-door sedan, & sport sedan.

*** ZQ2 included:
(A) Clock, (B) Rear Window Defroster, (C) L.H. Outside Remote Mirror
Malibu 4-Door Sedan or Sport Sedan includes A, B, & C
Malibu Coupe includes
- A, B, & C without Special Instrumentation or SS Equipment not ordered
- C when Special Instrumentation without SS Equipment ordered
- B when SS Equipment without Special Instrumentation ordered
Malibu Convertible includes
- A, B, & C without Special Instrumentation or SS Equipment not ordered
- C when Special Instrumentation without SS Equipment ordered
- B when SS Equipment without Special Instrumentation ordered
Chevelle 4-Door Sedan includes A, B, & C
Chevelle Sport Coupe includes
- A, B, & C without Special Instrumentation ordered
- B & C with Special Instrumentation ordered

**** The M38 TH350 is often shown on build sheets and dealer invoices as RPO M40

SS Equipment (Z15) and Heavy Chevy (YF3) included

1971 Dealer Order Form

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