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2013 Tesla Model S vs. 2012 Tesla Model S Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2013 Tesla Model S vs. 2012 Tesla Model S Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $97,270

2012 Tesla Model S Performance   
Difference: $8,050

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelModel SModel S
TrimPerformancePerformance
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $89,900 $92,400
Tech Package 3,750 3,750
Third-row 2-person bench 2,500 1,500
Carbon fiber trim 800  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 2,250  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 1,000  
Leather seating surfaces 1,500  
Cargo cover 250 250
High-power wall charger 1,200 1,200
Additional 10 kW onboard charger 1,500 1,500
Panoramic sunroof 2,500 1,500
Paint, special white 1,500 1,500
Alloy wheels, optional design 2,500 0
Fog lights 500  
Tech Package 0 0
Third-row 2-person bench 0 0
Carbon fiber trim 0  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 0  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0  
Leather seating surfaces 0  
Cargo cover 0 0
High-power wall charger 0 0
Additional 10 kW onboard charger 0 0
Panoramic sunroof 0 0
Paint, special white 0 0
Alloy wheels, optional design 0 0
Fog lights 0  
Options (change) 21,750 11,200
Options (change) 0 0
Destination 1,170 1,170
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $105,320 $97,270

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2013 Tesla Model S vs. 2012 Tesla Model S

Lowest Adjusted Price: 2012 Tesla Model S Performance
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: 2013 Tesla Model S Performance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11
Model Year20132012
ModelModel SModel S
TrimPerformancePerformance
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine416hp E416hp E
TransmissionA1A1
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)88/90 MPG88/90 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/35-21
Total Price$105,320$97,270
Adjustments for Features0-175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$105,320$97,095

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Features Comparison: 2013 Tesla Model S vs. 2012 Tesla Model S

Model Year20132012
ModelModel SModel S
TrimPerformancePerformance
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800
RWD$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Infotainment 
Media drive $15
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim $250
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Tires, high-efficiency (optional)$0 
Total Value of Features$890$1,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$175
Value of Feature Adjustments011

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Specifications Comparison: 2013 Tesla Model S vs. 2012 Tesla Model S

Model Year20132012
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.4,647 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 2013 Tesla Model S vs. 2012 Tesla Model S specs.

Option Package Details
2013 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 lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested185097%
Total Not Requested503%

Option Package Details
2012 Tesla Model S Performance

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%
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%

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