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2012 Tesla Model S vs. 2018 Tesla Model S Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2012 Tesla Model S vs. 2018 Tesla Model S Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $74,570

2012 Tesla Model S   
Difference: $11,430

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201820182018
ModelModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
TrimBasePerformance75D100DP100D
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $67,400 $92,400 $84,800 $104,300 $137,000
Tech Package 3,750 3,750      
Third-row 2-person bench 1,500 1,500 4,000 4,000 4,000
Cargo cover 250 250      
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,500        
Wood trim 0        
Nappa Leather 1,500        
Paint, special white 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500
Panoramic sunroof 1,500 1,500 2,000 2,000 2,000
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network 2,000        
Tech Package 0 0      
Third-row 2-person bench 0 0 0 0 0
Cargo cover 0 0      
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 0        
Wood trim 0        
Nappa Leather 0        
Paint, special white 0 0 0 0 0
Panoramic sunroof 0 0 0 0 0
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network 0        
Options (change) 13,500 8,500 7,500 7,500 7,500
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 1,170 1,170 1,200 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $74,570 $94,570 $86,000 $105,500 $138,200

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2012 Tesla Model S vs. 2018 Tesla Model S

Lowest Adjusted Price: 2012 Tesla Model S
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: 2012 Tesla Model S Performance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $211
Model Year20122012201820182018
ModelModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
TrimBasePerformance75D100DP100D
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine302hp E416hp E328hp E417hp E600hp E
TransmissionA1A1A1A1A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/35-21245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$74,570$94,570$86,000$105,500$138,200
Adjustments for Features-250-2,465-3,215-4,180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,545$94,570$83,535$102,285$134,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$20,025$0$18,750$50,485

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Features Comparison: 2012 Tesla Model S vs. 2018 Tesla Model S

Model Year20122012201820182018
ModelModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
TrimBasePerformance75D100DP100D
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800$800$800$800
RWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel    $100
Power charge port door  $25$25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40$40
Cargo net  $40$40$40
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15
HEPA interior air filter    $100
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Ionizing air filtration  $50$50$50
Wiper de-icer    $25
Engine / Motor 
100 kWh battery pack   $0$0
400 kWh a year of DC charging credits  $200$200$200
60 kWh battery pack$0    
75 kWh battery pack  $0  
85 kWh battery pack $0   
DC quick-charging capability  $750$750$750
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network$1000$1000   
High amperage charger   $750$750
High-performance inverter $0   
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0
Center stack smartphone cradle    $0
Media drive$15$15   
Navigation map updates, seven years  $0$0$0
Range alert  $0$0$0
Satellite radio    $200
Surround sound    $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim $200   
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Heated second row seats    $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250   
Leather seating surfaces$900$900   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150   
Metal pedals $75  $75
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0   
Wood trim$300 $300$300$300
Total Value of Features$3,915$3,890$6,355$7,105$8,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$25$0$2,465$3,215$4,180
Value of Feature Adjustments20181192191

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Specifications Comparison: 2012 Tesla Model S vs. 2018 Tesla Model S

Model Year20122018
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 Weight4,648 lb.4,609 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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Option Package Details
2012 Tesla Model S

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
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 Requested2475100%
Total Not Requested100%
Nappa Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
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 Requested70038%
Total Not Requested115062%

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
2018 Tesla Model S 75D

Paint, special white
FeatureValueRequested?
Paint, special white0Yes
Metallic paint (extra cost)250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

Option Package Details
2018 Tesla Model S 100D

Paint, special white
FeatureValueRequested?
Paint, special white0Yes
Metallic paint (extra cost)250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

Option Package Details
2018 Tesla Model S P100D

Paint, special white
FeatureValueRequested?
Paint, special white0Yes
Metallic paint (extra cost)250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

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