How much should I pay for each 2016 Tesla Model S trim?

70: ~$15,533; 60D: ~$16,481; P90D: ~$16,726; 75: ~$17,068; 90D: ~$17,995; 60: ~$20,999; P100D: ~$25,231.

Does the 2016 Tesla Model S have any recalls?

The 2016 Tesla Model S has 10 open NHTSA recalls on record. Components involved include: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE; STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM; PARKING BRAKE.

Ridekick price intelligence

2016 Tesla Model S Price: Fair Market Value & MSRP

Q: What is a fair price for a 2016 Tesla Model S?

A fair, mileage-adjusted price for a used 2016 Tesla Model S is about $16,748, within a typical market range of $16,999 to $22,996.

Q: What is the out-the-door price of a 2016 Tesla Model S?

The out-the-door price (vehicle price plus state sales/use tax, title, registration, and a typical dealer doc fee) for a 2016 Tesla Model S runs about $17,059 in MT to $18,884 in NJ, depending on your state's taxes and fees. Local taxes can add more.

Q: How much can you negotiate on a 2016 Tesla Model S?

Negotiating leverage on a 2016 Tesla Model S rates 89/100 (strong). ~73 days of national supply and listings typically ~18% above fair price — strong leverage to negotiate.

Q: What does the dealer pay for a 2016 Tesla Model S?

The estimated dealer cost (invoice) for a 2016 Tesla Model S is roughly $62,560–$65,280 — modeled as its $68,000 MSRP minus a typical 4–8% margin. This is an estimate; actual invoice varies by manufacturer incentives and holdback.

A mileage-adjusted read of comparable active listings—not a quote for a specific VIN, trim, condition, or location.

Fair market price

$16,748

Below the middle half of current listings.

Price intelligence

A map of today's market

Fair price sits outside the typical market range

$10,900$32,990

Typical market range: $16,999–$22,996
Ridekick fair price: $16,748
Original MSRP range: $68,000–$134,500

Buyer context

Market pulse

Signals to help you frame a conversation—not a promise about a particular vehicle or dealer.

Negotiating leverage

strong leverage / 100

~73 days of national supply and listings typically ~18% above fair price — strong leverage to negotiate.

National supply

days of supply

Buyer's market

Inventory is moving slowly, so buyers typically have more room to negotiate on a 2016 Tesla Model S.

Estimated dealer cost (invoice)

$62,560–$65,280

Estimated dealer invoice — about $68,000 MSRP minus a typical 4–8% manufacturer margin.

An estimate, not a sourced figure. Actual dealer invoice varies with manufacturer incentives, holdback, and regional pricing.

Fair price by trim

Trim	Fair price	MSRP	Est. dealer cost
70	$15,533	$70,000	$64,400–$67,200
60D	$16,481	$73,000	$67,160–$70,080
P90D	$16,726	$112,000	$103,040–$107,520
75	$17,068	$74,500	$68,540–$71,520
90D	$17,995	$89,500	$82,340–$85,920
60	$20,999	$68,000	$62,560–$65,280
P100D	$25,231	$134,500	$123,740–$129,120

Trim comparison

How each trim is priced

Estimated dealer cost Original MSRP Fair price

Trim

$6,016$75,017$144,017

Fair price

$15,533

60D

$16,481

P90D

$16,726

$17,068

90D

$17,995

$20,999

P100D

$25,231

All marks use the same price scale. Dealer cost is an estimate; original MSRP and fair price are shown for context, not as a guarantee of a particular vehicle’s price.

Out-the-door price by state

Out-the-door for a 2016 Tesla Model S runs about $17,059 in MT to $18,884 in NJ — fair price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical dealer doc fee.

State	Sales/use tax	Doc + title + reg	Out-the-door
CA	$1,214	$110+	$18,072
TX	$1,047	$332	$18,127
FL	$1,005	$1,074+	$18,827
NY	$670	$371	$17,789
PA	$1,005	$587	$18,340
IL	$1,047	$683	$18,478
OH	$963	$444	$18,155
GA	$1,172	$637	$18,557
NC	$502	$793	$18,043
WA	$1,089	$215+	$18,052
OR	$0	$525	$17,273

Estimates using each state's base tax rate. Local (city/county) taxes can add 1–3% in many areas, dealer doc fees vary, and some states base registration on vehicle value or weight (shown with a "+"). Trade-in tax credits are not included.

Out-the-door price by state: California, Texas, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, Georgia, North Carolina, Washington, Oregon

Safety & recalls

10 open NHTSA recalls on record for the 2016 Tesla Model S.

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling all 2014-2016 Model S vehicles equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

Remedy: Tesla will notify owners, and Tesla Service Centers will replace the passenger frontal air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began May 29, 2019. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-19-20-001.

Campaign 19V002000 · 07/01/2019

STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Tesla Model S vehicles equipped with Bosch steering racks. The aluminum bolts that attach the power steering gear assist motor to the gear housing may corrode and fracture causing a reduction or complete loss of power steering assist.

Remedy: Tesla will notify owners, and Tesla Service Centers will replace the steering gear mounting bolts and add a corrosion-preventative sealer, free of charge. The recall began May 7, 2019. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-18-32-002.

Campaign 18V204000 · 29/03/2018

PARKING BRAKE

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016 Model S and Model X vehicles. The electric parking brake calipers have an internal gear that may be improperly manufactured, possibly resulting in the gear fracturing during parking brake application or release.

Remedy: Tesla will notify owners, and service centers will replace both the left and right electric parking brake calipers, free of charge. The recall began March 6, 2018. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-17-33-002.

Campaign 17V260000 · 19/04/2017

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:AUTONOMOUS/SELF DRIVING:SOFTWARE

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Model S and Model X, 2017-2022 Model 3, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. The "rolling stop" functionality available as part of the Full Self-Driving (Beta) software may allow the vehicle to travel through an all-way stop intersection without first coming to a stop.

Remedy: Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update that disables the "rolling stop" functionality, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-001.

Campaign 22V037000 · 27/01/2022

BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Tesla Model S and 2016-2018 Model X vehicles with a center display equipped with a NVIDIA Tegra 3 processor and an 8GB eMMC NAND flash memory device. When the 8GB eMMC NAND flash memory device for the center display reaches lifetime wear, the eMMC controller will no longer be able to maintain the integrity of the filesystem, causing a failure in some of the center display functions.

Remedy: Owners should ensure their vehicles are operating firmware release 2020.48.48.12 or newer, which will alert owners if the eMMC is approaching lifetime wear. Tesla will notify owners, and will replace the VCM daughterboard with one containing an enhanced eMMC controller, free of charge. The recall began March 29, 2021. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-21-001.

Campaign 21V035000 · 29/01/2021

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2014-2021 Model S vehicles. The front trunk latch assembly may be misaligned, preventing the secondary hood latch from engaging. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 113, "Hood Latch System."

Remedy: Tesla Service will inspect and reposition the latch assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 18, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-11-003.

Campaign 21V00B000 · 21/12/2021

STEERING:AUTOMATED/ADAPTIVE STEERING

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016-2023 Model S, Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles equipped with Full Self-Driving Beta (FSD Beta) software or pending installation. The FSD Beta system may allow the vehicle to act unsafe around intersections, such as traveling straight through an intersection while in a turn-only lane, entering a stop sign-controlled intersection without coming to a complete stop, or proceeding into an intersection during a steady yellow traffic signal without due caution. In addition, the system may respond insufficiently to changes in posted speed limits or not adequately account for the driver's adjustment of the vehicle's speed to exceed posted speed limits.

Remedy: Tesla will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 15, 2023. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-00-001.

Campaign 23V085000 · 15/02/2023

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:AUTONOMOUS/SELF DRIVING:SOFTWARE

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling 2012-2023 Model S, 2016-2023 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles equipped with all versions of Autosteer leading up to the version(s) that contains the recall remedy. In certain circumstances when Autosteer is engaged, the prominence and scope of the feature's controls may not be sufficient to prevent driver misuse of the SAE Level 2 advanced driver-assistance feature.

Remedy: Tesla will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 10, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-00-008.

Campaign 23V838000 · 12/12/2023

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2023 Model S, 2016-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, 2019-2024 Model Y, and 2024 Cybertruck vehicles. An incorrect font size is displayed on the instrument panel for the Brake, Park, and Antilock Brake System (ABS) warning lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems" and 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

Remedy: Tesla began releasing an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-003.

Campaign 24V051000 · 30/01/2024

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2024 Model S, 2015-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles. In the event of an unbelted driver, the seat belt warning light and audible chime may not activate as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Remedy: Tesla will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update. Owner notification letters were mailed July 26, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-008.

Campaign 24V376000 · 28/05/2024

Source: NHTSA. Contact your dealer to schedule a free recall repair.

Questions buyers ask

What is a fair price for a 2016 Tesla Model S?

A fair, mileage-adjusted price is about $16,748, within a typical market range of $16,999 to $22,996.

Is the 2016 Tesla Model S cheaper than MSRP?

Yes — its original MSRP was about $68,000, so a fair used price is roughly $51,252 below MSRP.

What is the out-the-door price of a 2016 Tesla Model S?

Out-the-door (price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical doc fee) runs about $17,059 in MT to $18,884 in NJ, depending on your state. Local taxes can add more.

Is now a good time to buy a 2016 Tesla Model S?

There are about 73 days of national market supply for the 2016 Tesla Model S — Inventory is moving slowly, so buyers typically have more room to negotiate on a 2016 Tesla Model S.

How much can you negotiate on a 2016 Tesla Model S?

Negotiating leverage rates 89/100 (strong). ~73 days of national supply and listings typically ~18% above fair price — strong leverage to negotiate.

What does the dealer pay for a 2016 Tesla Model S?

The estimated dealer cost (invoice) is roughly $62,560–$65,280 — its $68,000 MSRP minus a typical 4–8% margin. An estimate; actual invoice varies.

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