Used Tesla Model 3 Prices by Year

As of August 2026, a used Tesla Model 3 typically lists for $25,461 in the US. Depending on model year, typical asking prices run from $16,080 for a 2017 to $42,848 for a 2026 — every figure below is a national median of 6,492 live listings, not a book value, and the Model 3 steps down a median 8.1% per model year of age.

$25,461Typical used Model 3 asking price
$16,080–$42,848Typical price span, 2017 → 2026
6,492Live listings behind these numbers

Tesla Model 3 price by model year

YearTypical priceMost listings fall betweenAvg mileageEPA combinedNCAPFor sale
2026 $42,848 $36,357 – $51,843 5,032 mi 111–139 MPGe 66
2025 $37,864 $33,500 – $42,998 17,725 mi 109–137 MPGe 615
2024 $35,066 $30,876 – $42,920 26,857 mi 112–137 MPGe 399
2023 $27,711 $23,320 – $32,948 43,652 mi 113–132 MPGe 5★ 1,354
2022 $25,461 $18,887 – $30,650 66,597 mi 113–132 MPGe 5★ 1,106
2021 $24,322 $18,500 – $28,195 66,523 mi 113–142 MPGe 5★ 816
2020 $22,999 $18,038 – $27,375 70,152 mi 113–141 MPGe 5★ 607
2019 $20,911 $15,708 – $24,999 79,386 mi 116–133 MPGe 5★ 822
2018 $19,992 $15,551 – $24,497 81,500 mi 116–130 MPGe 5★ 687
2017 $16,080 $14,080 – $19,987 87,168 mi 126 MPGe 20

“Typical price” is the national median asking price; the range covers the middle 80% of listings (10th–90th percentile), so it excludes teaser and outlier prices on both ends.

Cheapest Tesla Model 3

The cheapest quotable model year is the 2017, typically listing for $16,080 (most between $14,080 and $19,987) with an average odometer of 87,168 miles. Among recent model years, the least-expensive common trim is the BASE at a typical $31,422. Before chasing the lowest price, weigh mileage against a one-year-newer car — each model year of age saves a median 8.1%, and the per-year table above shows where the price-per-mile balance is best. See the cheapest Tesla Model 3 listings for sale →

Most expensive Tesla Model 3

The priciest used model year is the 2026 at a typical $42,848 (most between $36,357 and $51,843). The most expensive common trim is the LONG RANGE, typically $36,998 — a $5,576 spread over the base BASE within the same nameplate.

Tesla Model 3 price by trim (last 4 model years)

The trim changes the price more than a model year does: the cheapest common trim, the BASE, typically lists for $31,422; the priciest, the LONG RANGE, for $36,998. The LONG RANGE is what the used market mostly stocks — 58.9% of trim-labeled listings, while the STANDARD RANGE is the rarest quotable trim at 2.7%.

TrimTypical priceMost listings fall betweenShare of listingsAvg mileage
LONG RANGEMost popularPriciest $36,998 $32,679 – $39,994 58.9% 20,747 mi
PERFORMANCE $35,217 $29,992 – $47,998 24.8% 30,571 mi
BASECheapest $31,422 $25,990 – $35,318 6.0% 35,581 mi
MODEL 3 $34,725 $28,851 – $37,156 4.8% 25,520 mi
PREMIUM $40,988 $35,597 – $43,514 2.8% 4,903 mi
STANDARD RANGE $36,075 $28,190 – $38,784 2.7% 20,945 mi

Share = portion of the model's trim-labeled used listings from the last 4 model years — a supply-side popularity signal. Trims with fewer than 25 live cars are not quoted.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a used Tesla Model 3 cost?

As of August 2026, a used Tesla Model 3 typically lists for $25,461 nationally. Depending on model year, typical prices run from $16,080 (2017) to $42,848 (2026), based on 6,492 live listings.

How much is a 2026 Tesla Model 3?

A used 2026 Tesla Model 3 typically lists for $42,848, with most asking prices between $36,357 and $51,843. Average odometer reading is 5,032 miles.

What's the cheapest year of the Tesla Model 3 worth looking at?

The 2017 model year is the least expensive quotable year at a typical $16,080 — but compare its mileage (87,168 miles on average) and per-year table above before deciding; a newer year at a small premium often carries far fewer miles.

How fast does the Tesla Model 3 depreciate?

Across adjacent model years currently on the market, the Model 3 steps down a median 8.1% per model year of age — e.g. moving one year older typically saves about that share of the price.

How much does the trim change a used Model 3's price?

A lot: over the last 4 model years, the cheapest common trim (BASE) typically lists for $31,422 while the priciest (LONG RANGE) runs $36,998 — a $5,576 spread within the same nameplate. The most common trim on the used market is the LONG RANGE (58.9% of trim-labeled listings) at a typical $36,998.

How much is a used 2023 Tesla Model 3?

A used 2023 Tesla Model 3 typically lists for $27,711, with most asking prices between $23,320 and $32,948; average odometer is 43,652 miles (1,354 for sale).

About this data: prices, ranges and mileage are national aggregates of 6,492 live VehiSales listings (August 2026), refreshed daily; model years with fewer than 20 live cars are not quoted. Fuel economy: U.S. EPA/DOE. Safety: NHTSA NCAP. How to cite: “VehiSales Research, Used Tesla Model 3 Prices by Year” with a link to https://vehisales.com/research/prices/tesla/model-3.

See also: Tesla Model 3 hub — live listings & specs · Tesla Model 3 MPG by year · All model price pages · Best used cars by budget.

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