December 21, 2011 07:42 pm EDT

Tesla confirms Model S pricing and options: $49,900 and up after tax credits

Tesla Motors has talked a fair bit about pricing for its Model S sedan over the past couple of years, but it's now finally set things in stone. US pricing for the base model will start at $49,900, although that's only after you factor in the $7,500 federal tax credit. As Tesla notes, that's the very same pricing that the company first promised way back when the car was unveiled in 2009 -- no small feat these days. That buys you a 40 kWh battery, along with 19-inch wheels and the 17-inch touchscreen in the dash that's included on all models. The standard Model S can also be upgraded to a 60kWh or 85kWh package for an extra $10,000 and $20,000, respectively (also including other performance improvements), while the top-of-the-line Model S Performance model starts at $79,900 (also after the tax credit). Somewhat curiously, while that stand-out touchscreen is standard on all models, you'll have to add the $3,750 tech package if you want built-in navigation and other options like a high definition back-up camera. You can price things out for yourself and check out all of the customizations options at the source link below.

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