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2015 Tesla Model S vs. 2012 Tesla Model S Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2015 Tesla Model S vs. 2012 Tesla Model S Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $82,070

2015 Tesla Model S 60   
Difference: $4,700

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152015201520122012
ModelModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
Trim6070D8585DP85DBasePerformance
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $69,900 $75,000 $80,000 $85,000 $105,000 $67,400 $92,400
Third-row 2-person bench 2,500 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 1,500 1,500
High-power wall charger 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Additional 10 kW onboard charger 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500
Paint, special white 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500
Panoramic sunroof 2,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 2,250 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 1,500  
Alloy wheels, optional design 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 1,500 0
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network 2,000            
Leather seating surfaces 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750    
Carbon fiber trim 800 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000    
Premium Interior and Lighting   3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000    
Tech Package           3,750 3,750
Nappa Leather           1,500  
Cargo cover           250 250
85 kWh battery pack           10,000  
Wood trim           0  
Third-row 2-person bench 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
High-power wall charger 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Additional 10 kW onboard charger 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Paint, special white 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Panoramic sunroof 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Alloy wheels, optional design 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network 0            
Leather seating surfaces 0 0 0 0 0    
Carbon fiber trim 0 0 0 0 0    
Premium Interior and Lighting   0 0 0 0    
Tech Package           0 0
Nappa Leather           0  
Cargo cover           0 0
85 kWh battery pack           0  
Wood trim           0  
Options (change) 18,500 19,450 19,450 19,450 19,450 25,700 11,200
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 1,170 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,170 1,170
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $82,070 $88,150 $93,150 $98,150 $118,150 $86,770 $97,270

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2015 Tesla Model S vs. 2012 Tesla Model S

Lowest Adjusted Price: 2015 Tesla Model S 70D
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: 2015 Tesla Model S 60
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $142
Model Year2015201520152015201520122012
ModelModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
Trim6070D8585DP85DBasePerformance
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine302hp E329hp E362hp E422hp E463hp E362hp E416hp E
TransmissionA1A1A1A1A1A1A1
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/35-21
Total Price$82,070$88,150$93,150$98,150$118,150$86,770$97,270
Adjustments for Features0-6,300-4,575-6,300-6,375-2,210-2,185
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$82,070$81,850$88,575$91,850$111,775$84,560$95,085
Cost Above Minimum$220$0$6,725$10,000$29,925$0$10,525

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Features Comparison: 2015 Tesla Model S vs. 2012 Tesla Model S

Model Year2015201520152015201520122012
ModelModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
Trim6070D8585DP85DBasePerformance
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800$800$800$800$800$800
RWD$0 $0  $0$0
AWD $1700 $1700$1700  
Accessories 
Power charge port door $25 $25$25  
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350$350$350
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200  
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200  
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200  
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40$40  
Cargo net$40$40$40$40$40  
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
60 kWh battery pack$0      
70 kWh battery pack $0     
85 kWh battery pack  $0$0$0$0$0
High-performance inverter      $0
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0  
Media drive     $15$15
Navigation system $600$600$600$600$600$600
Range alert$0$0$0$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50$50
Fog lights $125$125$125$125$125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim$200$200$200$200$200 $200
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100  
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250$250$250
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200$200$200
Metal pedals    $75 $75
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650$650  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces      $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede $200$200$200$200  
Wood trim     $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0  
Total Value of Features$1,130$7,430$5,705$7,430$7,505$3,340$3,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,300$4,575$6,300$6,375$2,210$2,185
Value of Feature Adjustments0450309404340161142

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Specifications Comparison: 2015 Tesla Model S vs. 2012 Tesla Model S

Model Year20152012
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 Weight4,609 lb.4,648 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
2015 Tesla Model S 70D

Premium Interior and Lighting
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested77569%
Total Not Requested35031%

Option Package Details
2015 Tesla Model S 85

Premium Interior and Lighting
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested77569%
Total Not Requested35031%

Option Package Details
2015 Tesla Model S 85D

Premium Interior and Lighting
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested77569%
Total Not Requested35031%

Option Package Details
2015 Tesla Model S P85D

Premium Interior and Lighting
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested77569%
Total Not Requested35031%

Option Package Details
2012 Tesla Model S

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%
85 kWh battery pack
FeatureValueRequested?
85 kWh battery pack0Yes
Electric
362 hp
325 lb-ft
1000No
DC quick charging compatibility, free use of proprietary net1000Yes
Total Requested100050%
Total Not Requested100050%
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 surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1850100%
Total Not Requested00%

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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