Which 2026 Tesla Model X trim should you buy?
$114,990 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 X Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive AWD → Model X Plaid AWD, +$15,000 for 8 features made standard.
Thinnest step: Model X Plaid AWD → Model X Signature Edition AWD, +$29,430 for no added standard equipment in the press kit — the difference is in the specs below.
Model X Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive $114,990
The entry point. Everything below is measured from here.
Model X Plaid $129,990
+$15,000 over the Model X Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive AWD.
Standard here, not on the Model X Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive AWD: 1/4 Mile 9.9 s, Acceleration 2.5 s 0-60 mph, Peak Power 1,020 hp, Powertrain: Tri Motor, Range (EPA est.) 335 mi, Seating: Up to 6 seats, Top Speed 163 mph, Weight (Curb Mass) 5,434 lbs
HP 670 hp → 1020 hp · Seats 7 → 6
Model X Signature Edition $159,420
+$29,430 over the Model X 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 X trims
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich 2026 Tesla Model X trim is the best value?
On standard equipment per dollar, the step from the Model X Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive AWD to the Model X Plaid AWD: $15,000 more for 8 features the press kit lists as standard on the Model X Plaid AWD and not on the Model X 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 X trims cost?
3 trims, from $114,990 for the Model X Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive AWD to $159,420 for the Model X Signature Edition AWD. Manufacturer MSRP, excluding destination, options, taxes and dealer fees.