How much does the 2016 Tesla Model S cost?

The 2016 Tesla Model S has a starting MSRP of $70,000, ranging up to $112,000 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes 70 from $70,000; 70D from $75,000; 90D from $89,500; P90D from $112,000. Live listings on OpenDealer currently start at $19,966.

How much cargo space does the 2016 Tesla Model S have?

The 2016 Tesla Model S offers up to 63.4 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.

Is the 2016 Tesla Model S safe?

The 2016 Tesla Model S earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing. NHTSA lists 10 recalls for this model year; check the recalls section for details.

How many trims does the 2016 Tesla Model S come in?

The 2016 Tesla Model S is available in 4 trims across Sedan body styles with rear wheel drive, all wheel drive.

2016 Tesla Model S

4 trims · Sedan

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$19,966

7 for sale · Starting MSRP $70,000 – $112,000

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NHTSA safety

★★★★★

5 / 5 overall

Frontal (driver)★★★★★

Frontal (passenger)★★★★★

Side (driver)★★★★★

Side (passenger)★★★★★

Rollover★★★★★

Source: NHTSA · 10 recalls on record

Tesla Model S for sale

7 live listings from $19,966 · median $49,997

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Pricing

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MSRP by trim

Select a trim to update the payment estimates. MSRP is for each trim's base configuration and excludes destination, taxes, and options.

Purchase information

Based on 70

Total price (70 MSRP)

$70,000

Typical monthly

$1,386/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-08-23). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.

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Compare 2016 Tesla Model S trims

70
MSRP
$70,000
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
89 MPGe
Horsepower
315 hp
Torque
325 lb-ft
Engine
electric
Seating
5
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
63.4
Max towing
—
70D
MSRP
$75,000
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
101 MPGe
Horsepower
328 hp
Torque
387 lb-ft
Engine
electric
Seating
5
Drivetrain
AWD
Cargo (cu ft)
63.4
Max towing
—
90D
MSRP
$89,500
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
103 MPGe
Horsepower
417 hp
Torque
485 lb-ft
Engine
electric
Seating
5
Drivetrain
AWD
Cargo (cu ft)
63.4
Max towing
—
P90D
MSRP
$112,000
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
95 MPGe
Horsepower
463 hp
Torque
713 lb-ft
Engine
electric
Seating
5
Drivetrain
AWD
Cargo (cu ft)
63.4
Max towing
—

Compare 2016 Tesla Model S trim specifications
Spec	70	70D	90D	P90D
MSRP	$70,000	$75,000	$89,500	$112,000
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	89 MPGe	101 MPGe	103 MPGe	95 MPGe
Horsepower	315 hp	328 hp	417 hp	463 hp
Torque	325 lb-ft	387 lb-ft	485 lb-ft	713 lb-ft
Engine	electric	electric	electric	electric
Seating	5	5	5	5
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD	AWD	AWD
Cargo (cu ft)	63.4	63.4	63.4	63.4
Max towing	—	—	—	—

Manufacturer specifications by trim and drivetrain. Same trim names with different MSRPs are distinct FWD/AWD (or other drivetrain) configurations from the catalog. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.

Full specifications

Engine & drivetrain

Engine type: 70electric
70Delectric
90Delectric
P90Delectric
Fuel type: 70electric
70Delectric
90Delectric
P90Delectric
Horsepower: 70315 hp
70D328 hp
90D417 hp
P90D463 hp
Torque: 70325 lb-ft
70D387 lb-ft
90D485 lb-ft
P90D713 lb-ft
Transmission: 701-speed direct drive
70D1-speed direct drive
90D1-speed direct drive
P90D1-speed direct drive
Drivetrain: 70rear wheel drive
70Dall wheel drive
90Dall wheel drive
P90Dall wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: 70Sedan
70DSedan
90DSedan
P90DSedan
Doors: 704
70D4
90D4
P90D4
Seating: 705
70D5
90D5
P90D5
Length: 70196 in
70D196 in
90D196 in
P90D196 in
Width: 7077.3 in
70D77.3 in
90D77.3 in
P90D77.3 in
Height: 7056.5 in
70D56.5 in
90D56.5 in
P90D56.5 in
Wheelbase: 70116.5 in
70D116.5 in
90D116.5 in
P90D116.5 in
Ground clearance: 705.7 in
70D5.7 in
90D5.7 in
P90D5.7 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity: 7031.6 cu ft
70D31.6 cu ft
90D31.6 cu ft
P90D31.6 cu ft
Max cargo capacity: 7063.4 cu ft
70D63.4 cu ft
90D63.4 cu ft
P90D63.4 cu ft
Curb weight: 704,647 lbs
70D4,647 lbs
90D4,647 lbs
P90D4,647 lbs

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPGe: 7089
70D101
90D103
P90D95
Battery capacity: 7070 kWh
70D70 kWh
90D90 kWh
P90D90 kWh

Full specifications by trim
Spec	70	70D	90D	P90D
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	electric	electric	electric	electric
Fuel type	electric	electric	electric	electric
Horsepower	315 hp	328 hp	417 hp	463 hp
Torque	325 lb-ft	387 lb-ft	485 lb-ft	713 lb-ft
Transmission	1-speed direct drive	1-speed direct drive	1-speed direct drive	1-speed direct drive
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive	all wheel drive	all wheel drive	all wheel drive
Dimensions
Body type	Sedan	Sedan	Sedan	Sedan
Doors	4	4	4	4
Seating	5	5	5	5
Length	196 in	196 in	196 in	196 in
Width	77.3 in	77.3 in	77.3 in	77.3 in
Height	56.5 in	56.5 in	56.5 in	56.5 in
Wheelbase	116.5 in	116.5 in	116.5 in	116.5 in
Ground clearance	5.7 in	5.7 in	5.7 in	5.7 in
Capacity & weight
Cargo capacity	31.6 cu ft	31.6 cu ft	31.6 cu ft	31.6 cu ft
Max cargo capacity	63.4 cu ft	63.4 cu ft	63.4 cu ft	63.4 cu ft
Curb weight	4,647 lbs	4,647 lbs	4,647 lbs	4,647 lbs
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPGe	89	101	103	95
Battery capacity	70 kWh	70 kWh	90 kWh	90 kWh

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