Is the 2022 Tesla Model S a good car?
Yes.
4 of 7checks
- First car: 1 of 5. Price $104,990. Class median $29,900.
- Seniors: 1 of 3. Clearance 6.3 in. Class middle half 5.1 to 5.9 in.
- Off-road: 6.3 in clearance. Top 93% of 154.
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | Yes | 4 of 4 parts |
| First car | No | 1 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | Yes | $41 vs $48 a month |
| Seniors | No | 1 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | No | 6.3 in, top 93% |
| Worth the money | Yes | 30% below predicted |
| Good buy | Yes | No rival beats it |
- Each check compares the cheapest trim with the number to its class.
- A check passes when it misses at most 1 part.
- Yes when the car passes more than half of its checks.
Is the Model S a good family car?
Yes. Passes 4 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 seats | 5 or more | N/A | Yes |
| Rear legroom | 35.5 in | Median 34.3 in | 17 | Yes |
| Rear headroom | 38.1 in | Median 37.3 in | 17 | Yes |
| Cargo behind the last row | 25.0 cu ft | Median 19.8 cu ft | 15 | Yes |
Is the Model S a good first car?
No. Passes 1 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $104,990 | Median $29,900 | 17 | No |
| Horsepower | 670 hp | 112 hp to 275 hp | 17 | No |
| Length | 196.0 in | Median 169.5 in | 15 | No |
| Turning circle | 40.3 ft | Median 35.8 ft | 17 | No |
| Fuel cost per mile | 4.8 cents | Median 5.6 cents | 16 | Yes |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the Model S a good commuter car?
Yes. $41 a month to commute. Class median $48.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $41
- Median of 16 hatchbacks
- $48
Is the Model S a good car for seniors?
No. Passes 1 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 6.3 in clearance, 56.3 in tall | 5.1 to 5.9 in clearance, 56.7 to 58.4 in tall | 13 | No |
| Front headroom | 39.7 in | Median 39.3 in | 17 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 40.3 ft | Median 35.8 ft | 17 | No |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the Model S a good off-road vehicle?
No. 6.3 in clearance. Top 93% of 154 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- Long Range AWD, 6.3 in
- Cohort
- 154 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the Model S worth the money?
Yes. Priced 30% below cars like it.
- Price, Long Range AWD
- $104,990
- Predicted price
- $150,707
- Gap
- -$45,717 (-30%)
- Model error
- 13% median, 290 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2022 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the Model S a good buy?
Yes. No rival beats it on all four.
Compared with 53 trims of other makes, hatchbacks, 2022.
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