Compare 2012 Tesla Model S - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $57,400 | $95,000 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $0 | $0 | |
| Destination | $0 | $975 | |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Dual Zone Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic | |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | |
| Air Conditioning, Rear | N/A | With Separate Controls | |
| Underseat Ducts | N/A | Standard | |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | Standard | N/A | |
| Cargo Net | Standard | N/A | |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | Standard | |
| Cell Phone | N/A | Pre-wiring | |
| Clock | In-dash | In-dash | |
| Compass | Standard | Standard | |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | N/A | Optional | |
| Cupholders | Front | Front And Rear | |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | N/A | Leather/metal-look | |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 1 | 4 | |
| Lighter Elements | N/A | Front And Rear | |
| Ashtray | N/A | Standard | |
| Overhead Console | N/A | Mini | |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | |
| Floor Mats | Carpet Front | Carpeted Front And Rear | |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | |
| Rear Windows | Power | Power | |
| 1-touch Window Up | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | |
| 1-touch Window Down | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | Optional | Standard | |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | |
| Driver Information Centre | Standard | Standard | |
| Tachometer | N/A | Standard | |
| Trip Computer | Standard | Standard | |
| Water Temp Gauge | N/A | Standard | |
| Low Fuel Warning | N/A | Standard | |
| Service Interval Warning | N/A | Standard | |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | |
| Lighting - Glovebox | N/A | Standard | |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | N/A | Standard | |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | |
| Rear View Mirror | Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night | |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | |
| Remote Trunk Release | Power | Power | |
| Retained Accessory Power | N/A | Standard | |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | N/A | 2 | |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | |
| Steering Wheel Material | Urethane | Leather | |
| Air Compressor | N/A | Standard | |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Bucket | |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 4 Passengers | |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 8-way Power | 8-way Power | |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 8-way Power | 8-way Power | |
| Lumbar Support | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | |
| Front Head Restraints | Fixed | Fixed | |
| Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | |
| Cooled Front Seats | N/A | Driver And Passenger | |
| Memory | Driver | Driver | |
| Rear Seats | 60-40 Bench | 60-40 Bucket | |
| Rear Armrest | N/A | Standard | |
| Rear Head Restraints | 3 - Fixed | 2 - Fixed | |
| Heated Rear Seats | N/A | Optional | |
| Cooled Rear Seats | N/A | Optional | |
| 3rd Row Seats | Jump | N/A | |
| Seat Trim | Cloth/leatherette | Leather | |
| 3rd Row Fold Into Floor | Manual | N/A | |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM/HD, Seek-scan | AM/FM/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan | |
| CD Player | N/A | In-dash Mounted Single | |
| CD Changer Compatible | N/A | Standard | |
| MP3 Capability | Standard | Standard | |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | Standard | |
| DVD-Audio | N/A | Standard | |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | |
| Voice Recognition | Standard | Optional | |
| Speakers | 7 | 11 | |
| Amplifier | 200W | 235W | |
| Equalizer | N/A | Automatic | |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | N/A | Standard | |
| Entertainment System | N/A | With DVD And Digital Media | |
| Navigation System | Yes With Voice Activation | Standard | |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | 1 | 2 | |
| 2nd Row LCD Screen | N/A | 2 | |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Standard | Standard | |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | |
| Airbags, Side Impact | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | |
| Airbags, Knee Protection | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | Standard | N/A | |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | N/A | Front | |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front And Rear | |
| Headlights | Halogen | High Intensity Low/high Beam, Bi-Xenon | |
| Exterior Light Control | Auto On/off | Auto On/off | |
| Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | Standard | |
| Headlight Washer | N/A | Standard | |
| Cornering Lights | N/A | Standard | |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | |
| Directionally Adaptive Headlights | N/A | Standard | |
| LED Taillights | Standard | Standard | |
| Door Curb Lights | 4 | 4 | |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | |
| Parking Assist | N/A | ParkAssist | |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | |
| Keyless Access System | Optional | Optional | |
| Panic Alarm | N/A | Standard | |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | Standard | Standard | |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | Standard | |
| Ignition Disable | Standard | Standard | |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | N/A | Standard | |
| Blind Spot Sensor | N/A | Optional | |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard | Standard | |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (96 Month/unlimited Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (144 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (144 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Accessories (24 Month/unlimited Mileage), Hybrid Electrical Components (96 Month/80,000 Mileage) | |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 96 Months/unlimited Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 144 Months/unlimited Miles | 144 Months/unlimited Miles | |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Window Grid | Window Grid | |
| Body Material | Aluminum | Galvanized Steel/aluminum | |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | |
| Bodyside Insert | Chrome | N/A | |
| Grille Trim | Black W/chrome Surround | N/A | |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front | Rear | |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | |
| Rear Cargo Door | Liftgate | Power Liftgate | |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Power Remote Driver, Power Remote W/tilt Down Passenger | |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | Standard | |
| Mirrors, Auto Dimming | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | |
| Sunroof | 1st And 2nd Row Exterior Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | |
| Spoiler | Lip | Power | |
| Roof Rack | N/A | Optional | |
| Front Tires | P245/45WR19.0 BSW AS | P245/50YR18.0 BSW Summer Performance | |
| Tires - Rear | N/A | 275/45YR18 | |
| Wheels | 19" Silver Aluminum | 18" Silver Aluminum | |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | |
| Windshield Wipers - Rain Sensing | Standard | Standard | |
| Rear Window Wipers | N/A | Fixed Interval | |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | Electric Motor | Hybrid Electric Motor 3.0L V-6 | |
| Engine - Valvetrain | N/A | DOHC | |
| Turbocharger | N/A | Intercooled Supercharger | |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | |
| Brake Assist | N/A | Standard | |
| Drive Type | Rear-wheel | Rear-wheel | |
| Exhaust | None | Stainless Steel | |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Standard | Servotronic | |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Regular | |
| Ride Control | Optional | Standard | |
| Adaptive Suspension | Optional | Standard | |
| Height Adjustable Suspension | Automatic W/driver Control | Automatic W/driver Control | |
| Automatic Level Control | 4-corner | 4-corner | |
| Front Suspension Type | Double Wishbone | Double Wishbone | |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | |
| Front Springs | Coil | Air | |
| Rear Suspension Type | Multi-link | Multi-link | |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Air | |
| Electronic Stability System | Standard | Standard | |
| Sequential Shift Control | N/A | Standard | |
| Transmission | 1-spd Auto | 8-spd Auto W/OD | |
| Axle Ratio | 9.73 | 3.55 | |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 195.9 " | 195.7 " | |
| Exterior Body Width | 77.3 " | 76.0 " | |
| Exterior Height | 56.5 " | 55.8 " | |
| Engine | Electric Motor | Hybrid Electric Motor 3.0L V-6 | |
| Horsepower | 362 @ 6,000 Rpm | 333 @ 5,500 Rpm | |
| Torque | 325 @ Rpm | 325 @ 3,000 Rpm | |
| Hybrid System Net Power | N/A | 380 @ 5,500 Rpm | |
| Hybrid System Net Torque | N/A | 428 @ 428 Rpm | |
| Hybrid Electric Motor 1 Horsepower | N/A | 47 @ 1,150 Rpm | |
| Hybrid Electric Motor 1 Torque | N/A | 221 | |
| Fuel Economy - City | 88 Mpg | 22 Mpg | |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 90 Mpg | 30 Mpg | |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | N/A | 5.8 Seconds | |
| 1/4 Mile Time | N/A | 14.0 Seconds | |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | N/A | 100 Mph | |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | N/A | .9 | |
| Slalom Speed | N/A | 58 Mph | |
| Bore-and-Stroke | N/A | 3.33/3.50 " | |
| Curb Weight | 4,647 Lbs. | 4,365 Lbs. | |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 5,664 Lbs. | N/A | |
| Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | 2,778 Lbs. | N/A | |
| Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | 3,131 Lbs. | N/A | |
| Wheelbase | 116.5 " | 114.9 " | |
| Front Track | 65.4 " | 65.3 " | |
| Rear Track | 66.9 " | 65.4 " | |
| Turning Radius | 18.5 '' | 19.6 '' | |
| Ground Clearance | 6.1 " | N/A | |
| Drag Coefficient | .27 | .36 | |
| Front Legroom | 42.7 " | 41.9 " | |
| Rear Legroom | 35.4 " | 33.3 " | |
| Front Headroom | 38.8 " | 38.0 " | |
| Rear Headroom | 35.3 " | 38.2 " | |
| Front Hip Room | 55.0 " | N/A | |
| Rear Hip Room | 54.7 " | N/A | |
| Front Shoulder Room | 57.7 " | 51.9 " | |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 55.0 " | 51.7 " | |
| Luggage Volume | 26.3 Cu.ft. | 11.8 Cu.ft. | |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 63.4 Cu.ft. | 40.7 Cu.ft. | |
| Passenger Volume | 94 Cu.ft. | N/A | |
| Fuel Tank | N/A | 21.1 Gal. | |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings | |||
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings | |||
