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2021 Tesla Model S vs. 2018 Tesla Model S Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2021 Tesla Model S vs. 2018 Tesla Model S Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $95,500

2018 Tesla Model S 75D   
Difference: $10,190

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212021201820182018
ModelModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
TrimLong RangePlaid75D100DP100D
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $94,990 $129,990 $84,800 $104,300 $137,000
Full Self-Driving Capability 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000
Enhanced Autopilot 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000
Dark-colored headliner (optional) 0 0 0 0 0
Paint, special red 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500
Wheels, dark finish 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500
Panoramic sunroof 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000
Third-row 2-person bench 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000
Full Self-Driving Capability 0 0 0 0 0
Enhanced Autopilot 0 0 0 0 0
Dark-colored headliner (optional) 0 0 0 0 0
Paint, special red 0 0 0 0 0
Wheels, dark finish 0 0 0 0 0
Panoramic sunroof 0 0 0 0 0
Third-row 2-person bench 0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 17,000 17,000 17,000 17,000 17,000
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $105,690 $140,690 $95,500 $115,000 $147,700

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2021 Tesla Model S vs. 2018 Tesla Model S

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2018 Tesla Model S 75D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $0
Model Year20212021201820182018
ModelModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
TrimLong RangePlaid75D100DP100D
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine670hp E1020hp E328hp E417hp E600hp E
TransmissionA1A1A1A1A1
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
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)255/45-19255/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$105,690$140,690$95,500$115,000$147,700
Adjustments for Features000-750-1,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$105,690$140,690$95,500$114,250$145,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$35,000$0$18,750$50,485

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Features Comparison: 2021 Tesla Model S vs. 2018 Tesla Model S

Model Year20212021201820182018
ModelModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
TrimLong RangePlaid75D100DP100D
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800$800$800$800
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel    $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15
HEPA interior air filter    $100
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Wiper de-icer    $25
Engine / Motor 
100 kWh battery pack   $0$0
75 kWh battery pack  $0  
High amperage charger   $750$750
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Infotainment 
Center stack smartphone cradle    $0
Satellite radio    $200
Surround sound    $250
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats    $200
Metal pedals    $75
Total Value of Features$2,500$2,500$2,500$3,250$4,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$0$750$1,715
Value of Feature Adjustments0004173

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Specifications Comparison: 2021 Tesla Model S vs. 2018 Tesla Model S

Model Year20212018
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 Weight4,562 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
28.4 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.3 ft363.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
2021 Tesla Model S Long Range

Full Self-Driving Capability
FeatureValueRequested?
Park seek (once fully developed)300Yes
Autonomous driving (once fully developed)2500Yes
Total Requested2800100%
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
2021 Tesla Model S Plaid

Full Self-Driving Capability
FeatureValueRequested?
Park seek (once fully developed)300Yes
Autonomous driving (once fully developed)2500Yes
Total Requested2800100%
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
2018 Tesla Model S 75D

Paint, special white
FeatureValueRequested?
Paint, special white0Yes
Metallic paint (extra cost)250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Paint, special red
FeatureValueRequested?
Paint, special red0Yes
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%
Full Self-Driving Capability
FeatureValueRequested?
Park seek (once fully developed)300Yes
Autonomous driving (once fully developed)2500Yes
Total Requested2800100%
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
2018 Tesla Model S 100D

Paint, special white
FeatureValueRequested?
Paint, special white0Yes
Metallic paint (extra cost)250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Paint, special red
FeatureValueRequested?
Paint, special red0Yes
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%
Full Self-Driving Capability
FeatureValueRequested?
Park seek (once fully developed)300Yes
Autonomous driving (once fully developed)2500Yes
Total Requested2800100%
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
2018 Tesla Model S P100D

Paint, special white
FeatureValueRequested?
Paint, special white0Yes
Metallic paint (extra cost)250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Paint, special red
FeatureValueRequested?
Paint, special red0Yes
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%
Full Self-Driving Capability
FeatureValueRequested?
Park seek (once fully developed)300Yes
Autonomous driving (once fully developed)2500Yes
Total Requested2800100%
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%

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