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2012 Tesla Model S vs. 2016 Tesla Model S Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2012 Tesla Model S vs. 2016 Tesla Model S Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $97,270

2012 Tesla Model S Performance   
Difference: $880

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220162016
ModelModel SModel SModel S
TrimPerformance85D90D
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $92,400 $85,000 $88,000
Tech Package 3,750    
Third-row 2-person bench 1,500 3,000 3,000
Cargo cover 250    
High-power wall charger 1,200 1,200 1,200
Paint, special white 1,500 1,500 1,500
Additional 10 kW onboard charger 1,500 1,500 1,500
Panoramic sunroof 1,500 1,500 1,500
Alloy wheels, optional design 0 2,500 2,500
Premium Interior and Lighting   3,000 3,000
Carbon fiber trim   1,000 1,000
Leather seating surfaces   1,750 1,750
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   2,500 2,500
Tech Package 0    
Third-row 2-person bench 0 0 0
Cargo cover 0    
High-power wall charger 0 0 0
Paint, special white 0 0 0
Additional 10 kW onboard charger 0 0 0
Panoramic sunroof 0 0 0
Alloy wheels, optional design 0 0 0
Premium Interior and Lighting   0 0
Carbon fiber trim   0 0
Leather seating surfaces   0 0
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   0 0
Options (change) 11,200 19,450 19,450
Options (change) 0 0 0
Destination 1,170 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $97,270 $98,150 $101,150

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2012 Tesla Model S vs. 2016 Tesla Model S

Lowest Adjusted Price: 2016 Tesla Model S 85D
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: 2012 Tesla Model S Performance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $274
Model Year201220162016
ModelModel SModel SModel S
TrimPerformance85D90D
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine416hp E417hp E417hp E
TransmissionA1A1A1
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)88/90 MPG95/106 MPG95/106 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-21245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$97,270$98,150$101,150
Adjustments for Features0-3,915-3,915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$97,270$94,235$97,235
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,000

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Features Comparison: 2012 Tesla Model S vs. 2016 Tesla Model S

Model Year201220162016
ModelModel SModel SModel S
TrimPerformance85D90D
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800$800
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power charge port door $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Forward collision warning $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo net $40$40
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Engine / Motor 
85 kWh battery pack$0$0 
90 kWh battery pack  $0
High-performance inverter$0  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Media drive$15  
Range alert $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Metal pedals$75  
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede $200$200
Total Value of Features$890$4,805$4,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,915$3,915
Value of Feature Adjustments0251244

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See a complete comparison of 2012 Tesla Model S vs. 2016 Tesla Model S features.

Specifications Comparison: 2012 Tesla Model S vs. 2016 Tesla Model S

Model Year20122016
ModelModel SModel S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase116.5 in116.5 in
Length196.0 in196.0 in
Width77.3 in77.3 in
Height56.5 in56.5 in
Curb Weight4,647 lb.4,824 lb.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom35.3 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		31.6 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		63.4 ft363.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of 2012 Tesla Model S vs. 2016 Tesla Model S specs.

Option Package Details
2012 Tesla Model S Performance

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Media drive, large10No
Total Requested2275100%
Total Not Requested100%

Option Package Details
2016 Tesla Model S 85D

Third-row 2-person bench
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-person bench0Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Rear-facing third row seats0Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Paint, special white
FeatureValueRequested?
Paint, special white0Yes
Metallic paint (extra cost)250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Interior and Lighting
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
Total Requested77569%
Total Not Requested35031%

Option Package Details
2016 Tesla Model S 90D

Third-row 2-person bench
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-person bench0Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Rear-facing third row seats0Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Paint, special white
FeatureValueRequested?
Paint, special white0Yes
Metallic paint (extra cost)250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Interior and Lighting
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
Total Requested77569%
Total Not Requested35031%

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