2012 Tesla Model S Performance
5YJSA1DP0CFS00434
This vehicle is no longer listed. The figures below describe the market for this build.
Market price range
Based on 7 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 5, 2026Listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →No active listings of this exact VIN right now.
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Sunnyvale | Sunnyvale, CA 94087 | $37,991 | 69,793 mi | 2022-02-20 |
Estimate the monthly payment at the typical market price ($15,490)
This vehicle is no longer listed, so the estimate starts from $15,490 — the typical market price for this build. Move the numbers to match your own loan.
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Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 5YJSA1DP0CFS00434Full factory specs for this build →
- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
EPA efficiency (MPGe)
Electric — running cost depends on local electricity rates, so no gallon-based estimate is shown.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 2012 Tesla Model S likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 2012 Tesla Model S has 8 recall campaigns as of August 2026. EPA combined rating: 89 MPGe.
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PARKING BRAKETesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016 Model S and Model X vehicles.NHTSA campaign 17V260000
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AIR BAGSTesla Motors, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling all 2012 Model S vehicles.NHTSA campaign 17V023000
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STEERINGTesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Tesla Model S vehicles equipped with Bosch steering racks.NHTSA campaign 18V204000
Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Model-level data for the 2012 Tesla Model S from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed August 28, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2012 Tesla Model S over the last 6 months — the market firmed $2,248 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| March 2026 | $11,990 |
| April 2026 | $10,999 |
| May 2026 | $13,811 |
| June 2026 | $13,995 |
| July 2026 | $12,995 |
| August 2026 | $14,238 |
How it compares to rivals
Median asking price for comparable body styles listed near this car| Model | Median price | For sale nearby | vs this car |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Tesla Model S Performance (this car) | $15,490 | 7 | — |
| 2013 Toyota Prius | $10,995 | 7 | −$4,495 |
| 2013 Fiat 500 | $6,999 | 5 | −$8,491 |
| 2013 Nissan Leaf | $3,999 | 3 | −$11,491 |
| 2013 Mini Hardtop | $8,127 | 3 | −$7,363 |
| 2014 Ford Focus | $6,210 | 2 | −$9,280 |
Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.
Market by model year
What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.
| Year | Units for sale | Median price | vs newest | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 45 | $140,773 | 100% | 4,438 mi |
| 2025 | 31 | $100,204 | 71% | 16,173 mi |
| 2024 | 43 | $87,463 | 62% | 22,150 mi |
| 2023 | 116 | $57,242 | 41% | 37,907 mi |
| 2022 | 249 | $46,485 | 33% | 51,233 mi |
| 2021 | 259 | $44,995 | 32% | 55,134 mi |
| 2020 | 106 | $34,970 | 25% | 60,274 mi |
| 2019 | 94 | $29,975 | 21% | 74,511 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
