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2020 Tesla Model S vs. 2012 Tesla Model S Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2020 Tesla Model S vs. 2012 Tesla Model S Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $74,570

2012 Tesla Model S   
Difference: $1,620

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2020202020122012
ModelModel SModel SModel SModel S
TrimLong Range PlusPerformanceBasePerformance
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $74,990 $94,990 $67,400 $92,400
Paint, special white 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500
Panoramic sunroof 2,000 2,000 1,500 1,500
Third-row 2-person bench 4,000 4,000 1,500 1,500
Tech Package     3,750 3,750
Cargo cover     250 250
Wood trim     0  
Nappa Leather     1,500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     1,500  
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network     2,000  
Paint, special white 0 0 0 0
Panoramic sunroof 0 0 0 0
Third-row 2-person bench 0 0 0 0
Tech Package     0 0
Cargo cover     0 0
Wood trim     0  
Nappa Leather     0  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     0  
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network     0  
Options (change) 7,500 7,500 13,500 8,500
Options (change) 0 0 0 0
Destination 1,200 1,200 1,170 1,170
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $76,190 $96,190 $74,570 $94,570

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2020 Tesla Model S vs. 2012 Tesla Model S

Lowest Adjusted Price: 2020 Tesla Model S Long Range Plus
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: 2012 Tesla Model S Performance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $296
Model Year2020202020122012
ModelModel SModel SModel SModel S
TrimLong Range PlusPerformanceBasePerformance
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine534hp E778hp E302hp E416hp E
TransmissionA1A1A1A1
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7580, 12200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/35-21
Total Price$76,190$96,190$74,570$94,570
Adjustments for Features-3,215-4,180-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,975$92,010$74,545$94,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,035$0$20,025

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Features Comparison: 2020 Tesla Model S vs. 2012 Tesla Model S

Model Year2020202020122012
ModelModel SModel SModel SModel S
TrimLong Range PlusPerformanceBasePerformance
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800$800$800
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100  
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 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15  
HEPA interior air filter $100  
Interior air filter$0 $0$0
Ionizing air filtration$50$50  
Wiper de-icer $25  
Engine / Motor 
100 kWh battery pack$0$0  
400 kWh a year of DC charging credits$200$200  
60 kWh battery pack  $0 
85 kWh battery pack   $0
DC quick-charging capability$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  
Center stack smartphone cradle $0  
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation map updates, seven years$0$0  
Range alert$0$0  
Satellite radio $200  
Surround sound $250  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim   $200
Door sill trim plates$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 
Total Value of Features$7,105$8,070$3,915$3,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,215$4,180$25$0
Value of Feature Adjustments26627420

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Specifications Comparison: 2020 Tesla Model S vs. 2012 Tesla Model S

Model Year20202012
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 Weight4,884 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
28.4 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.3 ft363.4 ft3

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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%
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

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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