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2018 Tesla Model S vs. 2016 Tesla Model S Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2018 Tesla Model S vs. 2016 Tesla Model S Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $133,450

2016 Tesla Model S P90D   
Difference: $9,750

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182016
ModelModel SModel S
TrimP100DP90D
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $137,000 $108,000
Premium interior 0  
Enhanced Autopilot 5,000  
Dark-colored headliner (optional) 0 0
Paint, special red 1,500 1,500
Panoramic sunroof 2,000 1,500
Third-row 2-person bench 4,000 3,000
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 0 1,000
Subzero Weather Package   1,000
Autopilot Convenience Features   2,500
Premium Interior and Lighting   3,000
Ludicrous Speed Upgrade   10,000
Satellite radio   0
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package   2,500
Wood trim   750
Front sport buckets   2,500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   2,500
Premium interior 0  
Enhanced Autopilot 0  
Dark-colored headliner (optional) 0 0
Paint, special red 0 0
Panoramic sunroof 0 0
Third-row 2-person bench 0 0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 0 0
Subzero Weather Package   0
Autopilot Convenience Features   0
Premium Interior and Lighting   0
Ludicrous Speed Upgrade   0
Satellite radio   0
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package   0
Wood trim   0
Front sport buckets   0
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   0
Options (change) 12,500 31,750
Options (change) 0 0
Destination 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $143,200 $133,450

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2018 Tesla Model S vs. 2016 Tesla Model S

Lowest Adjusted Price: 2016 Tesla Model S P90D
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: 2018 Tesla Model S P100D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2
Model Year20182016
ModelModel SModel S
TrimP100DP90D
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine600hp E532hp E
TransmissionA1A1
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)92/105 MPG89/98 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)580, 12580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$143,200$133,450
Adjustments for Features0-50
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$143,200$133,400

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Features Comparison: 2018 Tesla Model S vs. 2016 Tesla Model S

Model Year20182016
ModelModel SModel S
TrimP100DP90D
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800
AWD$1700$1700
Climate Control 
HEPA interior air filter$100 
Interior air filter $0
Engine / Motor 
100 kWh battery pack$0 
400 kWh a year of DC charging credits$200 
90 kWh battery pack $0
DC quick-charging capability$750 
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network $1000
High amperage charger$750 
Infotainment 
Center stack smartphone cradle$0 
Navigation map updates, seven years$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
LED headlights$1000 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede $200
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$5,450$5,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$50
Value of Feature Adjustments02

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Specifications Comparison: 2018 Tesla Model S vs. 2016 Tesla Model S

Model Year20182016
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 Weight4,960 lb.4,938 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
2018 Tesla Model S P100D

Premium interior
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Enhanced Autopilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850Yes
Automated lane change300Yes
Automated parking system, remote200Yes
Semi-autonomous driving600Yes
Total Requested2650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
2016 Tesla Model S P90D

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%
Paint, special red
FeatureValueRequested?
Paint, special red0Yes
Metallic paint (extra cost)250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Front sport buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front sport buckets100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Total Requested10010%
Total Not Requested90090%
Subzero Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested340100%
Total Not Requested00%
Autopilot Convenience Features
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850Yes
Automated lane change300Yes
Automated parking system200Yes
Semi-autonomous driving600Yes
Total Requested2650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Interior and Lighting
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900No
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
Total Requested67533%
Total Not Requested135067%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

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