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.
Tesla Model 3 price by model year
| Year | Typical price | Most listings fall between | Avg mileage | EPA combined | NCAP | For 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%.
| Trim | Typical price | Most listings fall between | Share of listings | Avg 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).
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See also: Tesla Model 3 hub — live listings & specs · Tesla Model 3 MPG by year · All model price pages · Best used cars by budget.