Tesla stopped building the Model S and Model X in spring 2026. Both are still sold, but only from remaining dealer and inventory stock — Tesla is no longer taking new custom orders for either (see our earlier guide on what that changes for buyers). If you’re deciding between the two while stock lasts, here’s how they actually compare.
Both start in six figures. Model S starts at $109,990 for the AWD trim and $124,990 for Plaid, per Cars.com. Model X starts higher, at $114,990 for AWD and $129,990 for Plaid. Neither figure includes destination or delivery fees, which move independently of the vehicle price.
Range favors the sedan. Model S is EPA-rated at up to 410 miles on AWD and 368 miles on Plaid. Model X tops out at 352 miles on AWD and 348 on Plaid — the taller, heavier SUV body costs it roughly 50 to 60 miles of range at a comparable price point. Acceleration splits the same way: Model S AWD hits 60 mph in 3.1 seconds (1.99 for Plaid), while Model X needs 3.8 seconds (2.5 for Plaid).
Practicality is where Model X pulls ahead. Model S seats 5 across two rows, with 25 cubic feet of cargo behind the rear seats and 61 with them folded. Model X seats up to 6 as standard, with a third row and falcon-wing doors available — behind the second row it offers 37 cubic feet, expanding to 92 with every row folded flat. If you regularly carry more than 4 passengers, or need the extra room an SUV body gives you, Model X is the only one of the two built for that.
The practical takeaway: pick Model S if range and straight-line speed matter most and you rarely need more than 5 seats. Pick Model X if you need three-row seating, more cargo room, or a higher ride height. Because both are now selling from a shrinking, non-replenished inventory, the specific trim and color you want may not still be available in a few months — worth confirming current stock with a local Tesla location rather than assuming a build will still be orderable later.
Photo by Borys Zaitsev.
