Used Tesla Model 3 Prices by Year
As of October 2026, a used Tesla Model 3 typically lists for $25,487 in the US. Depending on model year, typical asking prices run from $20,224 for a 2018 to $44,995 for a 2026 — every figure below is a national median of 6,035 live listings, not a book value, and the Model 3 steps down a median 7.4% 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 | $44,995 | $38,566 – $52,901 | 7,354 mi | 111–139 MPGe | — | 103 |
| 2025 | $38,576 | $32,530 – $45,000 | 19,574 mi | 109–137 MPGe | — | 455 |
| 2024 | $36,794 | $31,990 – $44,998 | 31,628 mi | 112–137 MPGe | — | 303 |
| 2023 | $28,086 | $23,135 – $33,453 | 45,288 mi | 113–132 MPGe | 5★ | 1,258 |
| 2022 | $25,487 | $18,995 – $30,998 | 68,793 mi | 113–132 MPGe | 5★ | 1,032 |
| 2021 | $23,930 | $17,943 – $28,513 | 70,737 mi | 113–142 MPGe | 5★ | 716 |
| 2020 | $22,425 | $17,035 – $27,589 | 76,560 mi | 113–141 MPGe | 5★ | 626 |
| 2019 | $20,756 | $15,700 – $25,055 | 82,875 mi | 123–133 MPGe | 5★ | 811 |
| 2018 | $20,224 | $15,200 – $24,495 | 82,686 mi | 123–130 MPGe | 5★ | 731 |
“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 2018, typically listing for $20,224 (most between $15,200 and $24,495) with an average odometer of 82,686 miles. Among recent model years, the least-expensive common trim is the PERFORMANCE at a typical $35,998. Before chasing the lowest price, weigh mileage against a one-year-newer car — each model year of age saves a median 7.4%, 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 $44,995 (most between $38,566 and $52,901). The most expensive common trim is the PREMIUM, typically $42,133 — a $6,135 spread over the base PERFORMANCE 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 PERFORMANCE, typically lists for $35,998; the priciest, the PREMIUM, for $42,133. The LONG RANGE is what the used market mostly stocks — 63.1% of trim-labeled listings, while the MODEL 3 is the rarest quotable trim at 2.7%.
| Trim | Typical price | Most listings fall between | Share of listings | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LONG RANGEMost popular | $37,794 | $32,000 – $40,998 | 63.1% | 24,347 mi |
| PERFORMANCECheapest | $35,998 | $29,174 – $50,475 | 28.5% | 33,218 mi |
| PREMIUMPriciest | $42,133 | $35,750 – $46,998 | 5.7% | 7,190 mi |
| MODEL 3 | $35,527 | $33,866 – $38,940 | 2.7% | 27,738 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 October 2026, a used Tesla Model 3 typically lists for $25,487 nationally. Depending on model year, typical prices run from $20,224 (2018) to $44,995 (2026), based on 6,035 live listings.
How much is a 2026 Tesla Model 3?
A used 2026 Tesla Model 3 typically lists for $44,995, with most asking prices between $38,566 and $52,901. Average odometer reading is 7,354 miles.
What's the cheapest year of the Tesla Model 3 worth looking at?
The 2018 model year is the least expensive quotable year at a typical $20,224 — but compare its mileage (82,686 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 7.4% 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 (PERFORMANCE) typically lists for $35,998 while the priciest (PREMIUM) runs $42,133 — a $6,135 spread within the same nameplate. The most common trim on the used market is the LONG RANGE (63.1% of trim-labeled listings) at a typical $37,794.
How much is a used 2023 Tesla Model 3?
A used 2023 Tesla Model 3 typically lists for $28,086, with most asking prices between $23,135 and $33,453; average odometer is 45,288 miles (1,258 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.