Which 2026 Tesla Model S trim should you buy?
$109,990 to $159,420. What each step up the ladder costs and what becomes standard for the money, cheapest first, from Tesla's own press kit — so you can see where the price goes before a dealer walks you up it.
Most standard equipment per dollar: Model S Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive AWD → Model S Plaid AWD, +$15,000 for 9 features made standard.
Thinnest step: Model S Plaid AWD → Model S Signature Edition AWD, +$34,430 for no added standard equipment in the press kit — the difference is in the specs below.
Model S Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive $109,990
The entry point. Everything below is measured from here.
Model S Plaid $124,990
+$15,000 over the Model S Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive AWD.
Standard here, not on the Model S Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive AWD: 1/4 Mile - 9.23@155 mph trap speed, Acceleration - 1.99 s 0-60 mph, First row sport seats, New front and rear fascia design, Peak Power - 1,020 hp, Powertrain - Tri Motor, Range (EPA est.) - 368 mi, Top Speed - 200 mph, Weight (Curb Mass) - 4,802 lbs
HP 670 hp → 1020 hp
Model S Signature Edition $159,420
+$34,430 over the Model S Plaid AWD. No added standard equipment listed in the press kit.
Each trim is measured against the nearest cheaper trim with the same drivetrain and powertrain, so a step shows equipment rather than the price of all-wheel drive. "Standard here" means the press kit lists it as standard on this trim and not as standard on the one below — it may have been an option there. MSRP excludes destination. Confirm a specific car against its window sticker.
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Common questions about the 2026 Tesla Model S trims
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich 2026 Tesla Model S trim is the best value?
On standard equipment per dollar, the step from the Model S Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive AWD to the Model S Plaid AWD: $15,000 more for 9 features the press kit lists as standard on the Model S Plaid AWD and not on the Model S Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive AWD. Whether those features are worth it to you is the real answer — the list is on this page.
How much do the 2026 Tesla Model S trims cost?
3 trims, from $109,990 for the Model S Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive AWD to $159,420 for the Model S Signature Edition AWD. Manufacturer MSRP, excluding destination, options, taxes and dealer fees.