2016 Tesla Model S vs. 2017 Tesla Model S
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2016 Tesla Model S and 2017 Tesla Model S contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2016 Tesla Model S and the 2017 Tesla Model S.
When we compare the 2016 Tesla Model S's and the 2017 Tesla Model S's specifications and ratings, the 2016 Tesla Model S has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2017 Tesla Model S has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The 2016 Tesla Model S and 2017 Tesla Model S have the same interior volume, overall quality score Based on this comparison of the 2016 Tesla Model S's and the 2017 Tesla Model S's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2016 Tesla Model S ranges from $19,891 to $37,576 while a used 2017 Tesla Model S is priced between $21,996 to $38,987.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2016 Tesla Model S and the 2017 Tesla Model S both lose 59.5 percent of their value.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Tesla Model S is 8.1 out of 10. Tesla Model S is ranked 2 out of 26 Best Electric Cars based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings. Out of 15 Best Luxury Electric Cars, the Tesla Model S is ranked 2 and the Tesla Model S is ranked 2 based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Tesla Model S is 9.4 out of 10.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2016 Tesla Model S’s base engine makes 315 horsepower, and the 2017 Tesla Model S base engine makes 382 horsepower. Both the Model S and the Model S are rated to deliver an average of 98 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), with a highway range of 210 miles. Both models use electricity. The charge time for both the Model S and the Model S is 10 hours (240V).
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
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Starting MSRP:
$66,000
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New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
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Starting MSRP:
$68,000
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Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$27,360
Price Range:
$19,891 - $37,576
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# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
98
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
74,769
# Good or Great Deals:
38
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$29,349
Price Range:
$21,996 - $38,987
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# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
120
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
68,500
# Good or Great Deals:
55
Tesla Model S Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.1 / 10
Reliability:
9.4 / 10
Retained Value:
6.8 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Tesla Model S Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.1 / 10
Reliability:
9.4 / 10
Retained Value:
6.8 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2016 Tesla Model S
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
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iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2017 Tesla Model S
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
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Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
146.4
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
142.2
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N/A
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Tesla Model S Rankings
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15 out of / 26Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
2016 Tesla Model S Trim Levels
60, 60D, 70, 70D, 75, 75D, 85, 85D, 90D, P100D, P85D, P90D
2017 Tesla Model S Trim Levels
100D, 60, 60D, 75, 75D, 90D, P100D
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
8 years
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
8 years
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
315 hp
Torque:
325 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.068 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
382 hp
Torque:
325 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.085 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
MPGe:
98 / 101 / 99
Range (city/hwy):
210 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity
Battery Size/Capacity :
60 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
10 hours (240V)
Engine Specifications
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
MPGe:
98 / 101 / 99
Range (city/hwy):
210 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity
Battery Size/Capacity:
60 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
10 hours (240V)
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Quad Seats:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Quad Seats:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Available
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
35.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55 inches
Cargo Space:
31.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
95.1 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
35.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55 inches
Cargo Space:
31.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
95.1 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4656 lbs
Width:
86.2 inches
Height:
56.5 inches
Length:
196 inches
Wheelbase:
116.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.3 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4469 lbs
Width:
86.2 inches
Height:
56.9 inches
Length:
196 inches
Wheelbase:
116.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.5 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/45R19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/45R19
Exterior Colors
Beige
Titanium Metallic
Black
Black Solid / Obsidian Black Metallic
Blue
Deep Blue Metallic
Red
Red Multi-Coat
Silver
Midnight Silver Metallic / Silver Metallic
White
Pearl White Multi-Coat / White Solid
Exterior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Obsidian Black Metallic / Solid Black
Blue
Deep Blue Metallic
Red
Red Multi-Coat
Silver
Midnight Silver Metallic / Silver Metallic
White
Pearl White Multi-Coat
Interior Colors
Beige
Tan
Black
Black
Gray
Grey
White
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Tan
Black
Black / Black w/ Light Headliner / Classic Black
Gray
Not available
White
Ultra White
