Base Versus Loaded: 2013 Tesla Model S

Believe it or not, doing these Base Versus Loaded pieces can be a pain in the neck. Take our last BvL, with the Porsche 911 GT3, a car that has an absurdly long, convoluted options list. Finding the most expensive combination of options is no easy task (not that we’re complaining about sitting around playing with car configurators).

 

That was not a problem on the Tesla Model S, the electric car that seemingly can do no wrong. The options list is wonderfully straightforward, yet it includes everything we could possibly want that doesn’t already come standard.

 

The Model S is also one of those rare cases where the Winding Road model is remarkably simple to configure. Take a fully loaded Model S Performance, which retails for $111,670 after a $7500 Federal tax credit, and swap out the done-to-death Multi-Coat pearlescent paint (we prefer a simple black, which also saves $1500). Next, select one of the beautiful, no-cost wood trims and the no-cost tan leather. We could also get rid of the Paint Armor and parcel shelf, for an extra $1200 in savings. Total price for the Winding Road Model S would be $108,970 after the Federal tax credit.

 

 

Price: $71,070 (Tesla Model S) + $0 (Destination) + $0 (Options) – $7500 (Federal Tax Credit) = $63,570

 

 

Price: $96,070 (Tesla Model S Performance) + $0 (Destination) + $23,100 (Options) – $7500 (Federal Tax Credit) = $111,670

 

 

Model S Performance Package: $25,000

            -Upgraded drivetrain, interior, and suspension

Pearl White Paint: $1500

All Glass Panoramic Roof: $1500

21-inch Grey Performance Wheels: $3500

Performance Plus Package: $6500

            -Upgraded dampers

            -Upgraded bushings

            -Upgraded stabilizer bars

            -Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 tires

            -Wider rear tires

Tech Package: $3750

            -GPS Navigation system with onboard maps and free map updates for seven years

            -Automatic keyless entry

            -High-definition back-up camera

            -Xenon headlights

            -Electrochromatic side mirrors

            -LED cornering lights

            -Ground lighting under door handles

            -Power rear liftgate

            -GPS-enabled Homelink system

            -Memory seats

Sound Studio Package: $950

            -XM Satellite Radio

            -580-watt, 12-speaker Dolby ProLogic 7.1 system

            -HD space for over 3000 songs

Rear Facing Seats: $1500

Parcel Shelf: $250

Paint Armor: $950

Twin Chargers: $1500

High-Power Wall Connector: $1200

 

 

 

Lightweight aluminum body reinforced with high strength, boron steel elements

UV and infrared blocking safety glass windshield

Rain sensing, adjustable speed windshield wipers

Frameless, tempered safety glass front windows

Solar absorbing, laminated safety glass rear window with defroster

Flush mounted door handles

Manual folding side mirrors

19" aluminum alloy wheels with all-season tires (Goodyear Eagle RS-A2 245/45R19). Note: optional 21" wheels come with Continental Extreme Contact DW 245/35R21 high-performance tires

Aluminum roof

Halogen headlights with automatic on/off and LED daytime running lights

Backlit side turn signals, front side marker lights and rear reflex lights

LED rear taillights and high-mounted LED stop lamp

 

Model S is a rear wheel drive electric vehicle. The liquid-cooled powertrain includes the battery, motor, drive inverter, and gear box.

60 kWh microprocessor controlled, lithium-ion battery

Three phase, four pole AC induction motor with copper rotor

Drive inverter with variable frequency drive and regenerative braking system

Single speed fixed gear with 9.73:1 reduction ratio

 

Double wishbone, virtual steer axis coil spring front suspension and independent multi-link coil spring rear suspension

Variable ratio, speed sensitive, rack and pinion electronic power steering

Electronic Stability Control

Traction Control

Anti-Lock disc brakes (ABS) with ventilated rotors and electronically actuated parking brake; front: 355 mm x 32 mm; rear: 365 mm x 28 mm

10 kW capable on-board charger with the following input compatibility: 85-265 V, 45-65 Hz, 1-40 A (Optional 20 kW capable Twin Chargers increases input compatibility to 80 A)

Peak charger efficiency of 92%

10 kW capable Universal Mobile Connector with 110 V, 240 V, and J1772 adapters

Twelve way, power adjustable, heated front seats

Hand wrapped microfiber and synthetic leather interior surfaces in black

Piano black décor accents

Center armrest with two cup holders

Open center console storage area

Metal interior door handles

60/40 split fold-down second row seats

200 watt, seven speaker stereo system with AM/FM/HD radio. Supports MP3, AAC, and MP4 music formats. System includes four speakers, two tweeters and one center channel speaker. Flash memory storage for up to 500 songs.

 

17" capacitive touchscreen with media, communication, cabin, and vehicle controls

Bluetooth wireless technology for hands-free calling and streaming music

Three spoke, multi-function steering wheel with tactile controls

Tire pressure monitoring system

4 year or 50,000 mile, whichever comes first, new vehicle limited warranty

60 kWh battery has a 8 year or 125,000 mile, whichever comes first, warranty

Keyless entry

Driver seat detection sensor for start/stop functionality

Cruise Control

Standard definition backup camera

Manual rear liftgate

Power tilt and telescopic steering column

Power windows featuring one-touch up and down with resistance reversing to protect against pinched fingers

Micro-filter ventilation system with replaceable filters

Front LED map lights and rear LED reading lights

Front sun visors

Fully trimmed front trunk and rear cargo area with keyless open

12 V power outlet

Automatic climate control with dual zone temperature settings, air distribution controls and recirculation

Glove compartment

Wi-Fi ready

Dual front USB ports for media and power

Eight airbags: head, knee and pelvis airbags in the front plus two side curtain airbags

Driver and front passenger seat sensors

Driver seat position sensor

Three point driver and front passenger safety belts with retractor pretensioners and secondary lap anchor pretensioners and load limiters

Three point second row safety belts for all three seats

Acoustic front row safety belt warning

Rollover crash sensor

Crash sensor for high voltage disconnect

Three second row LATCH attachments for child seat installations (accommodates three child seats simultaneously: two with LATCH and one with top tether and belt)

Rear door child safety locks

Interior, manual release mechanism for all doors, front trunk, and rear cargo area

Anti-theft alarm and immobilizer system

Horn. Beep. Beep.