Compare All Models - TeslaRumors Buyer's Radar

	Model S	Model 3	Model X	Model Y	Model Y L	Cybertruck
Status	Don't Buy	Buy Now	Don't Buy	Buy Now	Buy Now	Buy Now
Latest Refresh	Jan 2026 Discontinued	Mar 2026 2026 Update	Jan 2026 Discontinued	Jan 2026 Jan 2026 Update	Jul 2026 US & Puerto Rico Launch	Feb 2026 2026 Refresh
Key New Features	Elon Musk announced discontinuation during Q4 2025 earnings call giving Model S an 'honorable discharge'	Turn signal stalk returns after Highland backlash. New Standard trim (RWD) reintroduced after a 1-year absence. Trims renamed: Long Range → Premium RWD/AWD. Performance gets new 16-inch QHD (2560×1440) display and Alcantara-style black headliner. Matrix LED headlight control improved via OTA. Performance price cut from $56 630 to $54 990.	Elon Musk announced discontinuation during Q4 2025 earnings call giving Model X an 'honorable discharge'	7-seat option added to Long Range AWD ($2 500). 16-inch center screen now standard on Premium and Performance. Black headliner standard on all trims. Matte black badging. 20-inch Helix 2.0 wheels available ($2 000).	Tesla officially launched the Model Y L in the United States and Puerto Rico. Arrives first as a Launch Series priced at $61 990. 325 miles EPA range. 6-seat 2-2-2 captain chair layout. Available to configure and order at Tesla.com.	New $59 990 AWD base trim launched Feb 19 with powered tonneau adaptive damping Powershare V2H textile seats. Deliveries of the new base AWD trim began June 21 2026 — early order holders first in line.
Base Price	$94,990	$36,990	$99,990	$44,990	$61,990	$59,990
FSD Hardware	HW4 (AI5 Computer)	HW4 (AI5 Computer)	HW4 (AI5 Computer)	HW4 (AI5 Computer)	HW4 (AI4 Computer)	HW4 (AI5 Computer)
Real-World Range	370-390 mi typical (EPA 396-410 mi)	270-320 mi typical (EPA 303-346 mi)	300-330 mi typical (EPA 333-348 mi)	250-300 mi typical (EPA 277-320 mi)	~285-310 mi real-world typical (325 mi EPA)	280-310 mi typical (EPA 318-325 mi)
Seating	5 adults	5 adults	6-7 adults	5 adults (optional 7-seat, Long Range AWD)	6 adults (2-2-2 captain chair layout)	5 adults
Towing	—	N/A (not rated for towing)	5,000 lb rated	3,500 lb rated	TBD — not confirmed at US launch	7,500 lb (AWD New) / 11,000 lb (AWD Standard, Cyberbeast)
Cycle Position	100%	13%	100%	23%	-2%	25%
5-yr TCO Note	High ownership cost due to insurance and uncertain resale. Buy only as a collector or enthusiast.	Best TCO in the Tesla lineup. Fuel and maintenance savings make it the most affordable Tesla to own long-term.	Expensive to own. Falcon wing doors add repair risk. Buy only if you love the doors.	Excellent TCO thanks to low maintenance and fuel savings. Best overall value in the Tesla lineup.	Launched at $61,990 Launch Series. Strong TCO potential — same low-maintenance Model Y platform with 3-row utility at roughly half the cost of a Model X.	New AWD base trim offers best value. Massive fuel savings vs gas trucks ($7,000-10,000 over 5 years).
Federal Credit	Expired — federal EV credit ended Sept 30, 2025	Expired — federal EV credit ended Sept 30, 2025	Expired — federal EV credit ended Sept 30, 2025	Expired — federal EV credit ended Sept 30, 2025	N/A — federal EV credit expired Sept 30, 2025. Check state incentives.	Expired — federal EV credit ended Sept 30, 2025
Recommendation Rationale	Announced during Q4 2025 earnings call. Tesla shifting focus to robotaxi, Cybercab, and Optimus.	Recently refreshed 109 days ago — early in the product cycle.	Announced during Q4 2025 earnings call. Tesla shifting focus to robotaxi, Cybercab, and Optimus.	Recently refreshed 168 days ago — early in the product cycle.	Recently refreshed -13 days ago — early in the product cycle.	Recently refreshed 137 days ago — early in the product cycle.
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