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Used 2021 Tesla Model X SUV Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The Tesla Model X is a battery electric SUV with seating for five, six or seven people. Two trim levels are available, Long Range and Plaid (formerly the Performance trim), and every Model X is all-wheel-drive. The estimated range is 360 miles for the Long Range and 340 miles for the Plaid. Of note: Tesla has the ability to upgrade or add features through over-the-air updates, so features may be added or expanded throughout the model year.

Long Range
Offers the longest driving range plus a host of standard equipment, such as:

  • Dual-electric motors (up to 670 horsepower)
  • Air suspension
  • 20-inch wheels
  • Trailer hitch
  • Keyless entry
  • Heated front and rear seats
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Panoramic sunroof
  • 17-inch infotainment touchscreen
  • 22-speaker audio system
  • Wireless charging
  • Forward collision warning (alerts you of a possible collision with the car in front)
  • Collision mitigation braking (applies the brakes automatically to stop the vehicle to avoid or minimize a collision)
  • Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Tesla and the car in front)
  • Lane keeping system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane)

Plaid
Equipped much the same as the Long Range but adds mind-boggling performance with:

  • Three electric motors (up to 1,020 hp)
  • Torque vectoring (adjusts power to individual wheels to improve handling)

Options
Only a few options are available at purchase, including:

  • 22-inch wheels
  • Seating for six or seven passengers (five is standard)
  • Full Self-Driving Capability (provides additional semi-automated driving assistance features, such as summoning the Model X out of parking spaces and automatic lane changes on the highway. Tesla promises this feature will support fully automated driving in the future, but currently the Model X's "self-driving" capability doesn't exist.)

Which Model X trim does Edmunds recommend?

Unless you need the absurd level of performance offered by the Plaid trim level, we'd recommend the Model X in its Long Range trim. Not only do you save a considerable amount of money over the Plaid, but you get a longer driving range (as the name suggests) as well as more performance than even the most high-performance SUVs can deliver. A popular option, though not an inexpensive one, is Tesla's Autopilot driver assistance system.

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Model X Long Range Plus
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Model X Base
Model X Long Range
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Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Satellite radio
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Parking assistance
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Upholstery
leatherette
leatherette
leatherette
leatherette
leatherette
Heated seats
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not Available
Not Available
standard
standard
standard
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Sunroof
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Country of final assembly
United States
United States
United States
United States
United States
Drivetrain
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
Engine power
Not available
328 hp
670 hp
670 hp
1,020 hp
Engine torque
Not available
387 lb-ft
Not available
Not available
Not available
Engine displacement
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Engine configuration
Electric
Electric
Electric
Electric
Electric
Transmission
1-speed direct drive
1-speed direct drive
1-speed direct drive
1-speed direct drive
1-speed direct drive
Tire size
265/45R20 (FRONT) 275/45R20 (REAR)
265/45R20 (FRONT) 275/45R20 (REAR)
265/45R20 (FRONT) 275/45R20 (REAR)
265/45R20 (FRONT) 275/45R20 (REAR)
265/45R20 (FRONT) 275/45R20 (REAR)
Wheel size
20 X 9.0-in (Front) 20 X 9.5-in (Rear)
20 X 9.0-in (Front) 20 X 9.5-in (Rear)
20 X 9.0-in (Front) 20 X 10.0-in (Rear)
20 X 9.0-in (Front) 20 X 10.0-in (Rear)
20 X 9.0-in (Front) 20 X 10.0-in (Rear)
Wheel type
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
109 / 101 / 105 MPGe
100 / 95 / 97 MPGe
N/A / N/A / N/A MPGe
109 / 101 / 105 MPGe
N/A / N/A / N/A MPGe
Fuel Capacity
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Driving Range (city/hwy)
See EPA Electricity Range
See EPA Electricity Range
See EPA Electricity Range
See EPA Electricity Range
See EPA Electricity Range
Fuel Type
electric
electric
electric
electric
electric
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Battery

Battery

Battery

Battery

Battery

EPA Electricity Range
371 mi.
341 mi.
N/A
371 mi.
N/A
EPA KWh / 100 mi.
32
35
N/A
32
N/A
Time To Charge Battery (At 240V)
15.0 hr.
15.0 hr.
N/A
15.0 hr.
N/A
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Curb weight
5,498 lb.
5,185 lb.
5,185 lb.
5,390 lb.
Ground Clearance
7.0 in.
7.0 in.
6.6 in.
6.6 in.
6.6 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
89.4 in.
89.4 in.
89.4 in.
89.4 in.
89.4 in.
Overall Width without Mirrors
78.7 in.
78.7 in.
78.7 in.
78.7 in.
78.7 in.
Height
66.0 in.
66.0 in.
66.1 in.
66.1 in.
66.1 in.
Length
198.3 in.
198.3 in.
199.1 in.
199.1 in.
199.1 in.
Wheelbase
116.7 in.
116.7 in.
116.7 in.
116.7 in.
116.7 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
26.0 cu. ft.
26.0 cu. ft.
43.5 cu. ft.
43.5 cu. ft.
43.5 cu. ft.
Cargo Space, Rear Seat Down or Removed
87.8 cu. ft.
87.8 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
41.7 in.
41.7 in.
41.7 in.
41.7 in.
41.7 in.
Front Leg Room
41.2 in.
41.2 in.
41.1 in.
41.1 in.
41.1 in.
Front Shoulder Room
60.7 in.
60.7 in.
60.7 in.
60.7 in.
60.7 in.
Rear Head Room
40.9 in.
40.9 in.
41.0 in.
41.0 in.
41.0 in.
Rear Leg Room
38.4 in.
38.4 in.
38.7 in.
38.7 in.
38.7 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
56.8 in.
56.8 in.
56.9 in.
56.9 in.
56.9 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
Not Available
Not Available
$61,627
$60,374
$67,721
Average Cost Per Mile
Not Available
Not Available
$0.82
$0.8
$0.9
Depreciation
Not Available
Not Available
$30,823
$29,628
$35,178
Financing
Not Available
Not Available
$7,978
$7,636
$9,066
Taxes & Fees
Not Available
Not Available
$2,721
$2,628
$3,016
Fuel
Not Available
Not Available
$2,614
$2,991
$2,614
Insurance
Not Available
Not Available
$7,326
$7,326
$7,682
Maintenance
Not Available
Not Available
$4,078
$4,078
$4,078
Repairs
Not Available
Not Available
$6,087
$6,087
$6,087
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
All Black, leatherette
Cream, leatherette
Black and White, leatherette
All Black, leatherette
Cream, leatherette
Black and White, leatherette
All Black, leatherette
Cream, leatherette
Black and White, leatherette
All Black, leatherette
Cream, leatherette
Black and White, leatherette
All Black, leatherette
Cream, leatherette
Black and White, leatherette
Exterior
Deep Blue Metallic
Midnight Silver Metallic
Solid Black
Red Multi-Coat
Pearl White Multi-Coat
Deep Blue Metallic
Midnight Silver Metallic
Solid Black
Red Multi-Coat
Pearl White Multi-Coat
Deep Blue Metallic
Midnight Silver Metallic
Solid Black
Red Multi-Coat
Pearl White Multi-Coat
Deep Blue Metallic
Midnight Silver Metallic
Solid Black
Red Multi-Coat
Pearl White Multi-Coat
Deep Blue Metallic
Midnight Silver Metallic
Solid Black
Red Multi-Coat
Pearl White Multi-Coat