Every mattress in the table is scored on six weighted criteria, applied identically, using published specifications and dimensions, and documented owner experience. No brand-reputation modifiers.
Real-mattress feel. Multi-layer foam stacked above the support structure, not stuffed inside an air chamber. Owner reports of pressure points count against it.
Model-specific cut, and a built-in answer to the seat step. No mattress can level the car itself.
From "stopping" to "horizontal." Integrated pumps beat external. USB-C beats 12V cigarette dependency. And how easy it is to roll back up.
Where the packed mattress lives in the car. 8.0 if the maker, or an owner on a named source, says it stows in the sub-trunk or frunk. Otherwise 7.5 if a compact packed size is published, 7.0 if nothing is published, and 4.0 to 5.0 if it does not pack down and takes cargo space. A maker's claim does not count if an owner reports the opposite. Weight is not scored.
TPU beats PVC for puncture resistance. Foam certifications. Cover fabric. Warranty length. Protective bottom layers. What owners report after a year.
Price versus what you actually get. A $200 mattress can score 9. A $900 one can still score 7 if it delivers more. Not just "cheapest wins."
The result is a number from 0 to 10, rounded half up to one decimal place. Ranks use the unrounded result, so two mattresses can show the same score and still rank apart. If two are exactly level, the higher Comfort score ranks first, then Fit. No brand-reputation modifier or editor's pick adjustment is applied on top.
Every mattress in the comparison is assessed on model-specific fit for the Model Y and Model 3 trunk-bed area with the rear seats folded, packed size from manufacturer documentation, pump type and charging requirements, and the setup and pack-down workflow an owner actually faces heading out for a weekend.
Owner reviews are read on Trustpilot, the brands' own review pages, REI and Tesla Motors Club, where a brand or product has them, plus one owner quoted by Notebookcheck for Tesla's own mattress. Recurring reports count for more than single reviews. Where a mattress has no owner reviews yet, its review says so.
Awards follow fixed rules. Comfort winner is the highest Comfort score, Best mid-price is the highest overall score between $300 and $600, and Best affordable is the highest overall score under $300. The feature ticks on review pages reflect what brands publish and what owners report, not test results. A layered build means the brand states its comfort foam sits outside the air chamber. Floor flattening means a built-in answer to the seat step. Side-sleeper friendly means 15 cm or thicker with a foam comfort layer. Leak resistant means the brand states a TPU or airtight build, or the mattress is foam only, and owner reviews show no recurring leak reports. Model-specific cut means the brand describes the mattress as shaped or sized for one named Tesla model and sells that version for that model only. Fits frunk or sub-trunk means the brand, or an owner review on a named source, says it stows there. A brand's claim does not count if an owner reports the opposite.
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Six weighted criteria, applied identically to all 19. No brand-reputation modifiers.