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2021 Tesla Model 3
MSRP $45,099 - $75,700
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2020 Tesla Model S
MSRP $100,700 - $123,700
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Mechanical
Horsepower
455 hp 271 hp
557 hp 778 hp
Torque
487 ft-lb 310 ft-lb
556 ft-lb 840 ft-lb
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive Rear-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive
Transmission
1-Speed Automatic
1-Speed Automatic
Fuel
Fuel
Battery Electric
Battery Electric
Fuel Consumption: Equivalent - City
2.0
2.0
Fuel Consumption: Equivalent - Highway
2.0
2.0
Fuel Consumption: Equivalent - City/HWY Combined
2.0 km
2.0 km
Battery Range
146 - 576 km
373 - 402 km
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
4 Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Standard
Standard
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Standard
Standard
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist
Standard
Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert
Standard
Standard
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Standard
Automatic Parking
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Standard
Standard
Automatic Headlights
Standard
Standard
HID headlights
Not Available
Not Available
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Standard
Standard
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Not Available
Not Available
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
Standard
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Standard
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Not Available
Not Available
CD Player
Not Available
Not Available
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Standard
Standard
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Standard
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Power Outlet
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Standard
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Not Available
Standard
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Standard
Standard
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Standard
Seat Memory
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Standard
Standard
Power Folding Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Standard
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Not Available
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Not Available
Standard
Interior
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Front Head Room
1,024 mm
986 mm
Front Leg Room
1,085 mm
1,085 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,430 mm
1,466 mm
Rear Head Room
958 mm
897 mm
Rear Leg Room
894 mm
899 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,372 mm
1,397 mm
Trunk Volume
561 L
—
Front Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Cargo Volume
—
N/A
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
—
745 L
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
—
1645 L
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,875 mm
2,959 mm
Length, Overall
4,694 mm
4,978 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,849 mm
1,963 mm
Height, Overall
1,433 - 1,443 mm
1,435 mm
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
117 mm
Base Curb Weight
1,655 - 1,928 kg
2,215 - 2,241 kg
Front Tire Size
P235/40WR19 P235/45WR18 P235/35YR20
P245/35YR21 P245/45WR19
Rear Tire Size
P235/40WR19 P235/45WR18 P235/35YR20
P265/35YR21 P245/45WR19
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Security
Security System
Not Available
Not Available
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Not Available
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