A Tesla is a luxury car, but the title is honorary in some ways. It’s expensive and competes with the best when it comes to performance, technology, and a promising future. Its minimalist interiors are the opposite of luxury, but that hasn’t affected Tesla’s status as one of the most sought-after brands in the world. Do the cars live up to the hype? Judge for yourself by comparing the different Tesla models and prices shown below.

The Man

It’s hard to know if Tesla’s Elon Musk is an eccentric genius or a walking PR stunt, but he gives his cars an aura of mystique. He is the face of his company the way no one has been since Henry Ford. And he may yet live up to the example of his hero, Nikola Tesla, a visionary who could harness electric volts of lightning. Musk has earned respect by achieving the impossible: getting Americans excited about eco-friendly cars.

Model S

Starting price: $74,990

Launched in 2012, the S began the buzz. The most recent update has two versions: the Performance (with Ludicrous Mode acceleration) and the Long Range Plus. They both offer Musk’s smart-car innovation—autopilot—standard.

Model 3

Starting price: $37,990

If you’re looking for a starter Tesla, this is the car for you. The four-door sedan hit the market in 2016, putting Musk one step closer to his goal of making electric cars affordable for everyone. Autopilot is standard, but if you want the self-driving upgrade, it’ll cost another $7,000.

Model X

Starting price: $79,990

With SUV styling and room for seven, the X owes a lot of its appeal to its DeLorean-like Falcon Wing doors—and the 17-inch touchscreen inside.

Model Y

Starting price: $52,990

This compact SUV will seat up to seven (with a $3,000 upgrade). The Y offers superfans more space at a lower price.

Cybertruck

Starting price: $39,900

U.S. fans are excited for this model, but it won’t be available until late 2021. With a body of stainless steel and armored glass, its simplistic, triangular design has prompted a lot of humor from armchair critics; they insist it belongs in a low-res video game.

Roadster

Starting price: $200,000

The Roadster has always thrived on attention, as it was named “Best Invention” in Time magazine two years before it even hit the market (2008). In 2018, a Roadster was launched into orbit on a rocket test flight. Musk’s plan is for this showoff to be the fastest electric car on the road.

Semi

Starting price: $150,000

The semi-trailer truck looks like the front of a bullet train and is slated for production in 2021. Musk has used it to promote his Tesla Megacharger stations; he says the Semi would have a 500-mile range on a full charge and, after 30-minutes at a charging station, could go another 400.

Comparing the different Tesla models and prices won’t help you decide which to buy; it’ll make you want to own them all. If you plan to sell your Tesla so you can upgrade to another model, contact Nahas Motorcars for a free quote.