Under 15K miles
96 listings $45,039Median asking price
Middle 50%$42,023–$48,997
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THE PRICE OF A MODEL YEAR
Tesla Model 3 depreciation, explained.
The 2018 Tesla Model 3 asks about 55% less than the 2026 across 8 model years. See the price range, mileage and sample behind each year before choosing your next car.
United States · USDOctober 23, 2026 · listing snapshot
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2026 Tesla Model 3 · listing photo
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2026$44,998
2025$38,990
2024$36,885
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Asking-price difference
$21,008Different vehicles in one dated snapshot
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October 23, 2026 snapshot · Mileage, trim and condition affect the comparison. Different model years are not the resale history of one vehicle.
About the highlighted 5-model-year price gap
5 years older · 2021 typically asks 47% less than the 2026. Priced from 112 listings and 847 listings.
The 2021 typically asks 47% less than the 2026 in this snapshot, across 5 model years.
SEE THE RANGE, NOT JUST ONE NUMBER
Asking prices by model year
Typical asking price Middle 50% of listings
Each line shows the middle half of asking prices for that year when available. The dot is the median, or the average when labelled. Overlapping bands are a reason to inspect individual cars before drawing conclusions.
$10K$20K$30K$40K$50K
2026 $44,998112 listingsMedian asking price
A CLOSER LOOK AT 2026
112 listings with usable mileageHow asking prices vary by mileage
Mileage means the miles shown on the odometer. United States · All trims · October 23, 2026 snapshot.
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15K–30K miles
16 listings $42,862Median asking price
Middle 50%$39,745–$47,079
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Explore 2026 Tesla Model 3 prices →2025 $38,990498 listingsMedian asking price
A CLOSER LOOK AT 2025
498 listings with usable mileageHow asking prices vary by mileage
Mileage means the miles shown on the odometer. United States · All trims · October 23, 2026 snapshot.
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Under 15K miles
216 listings $39,492Median asking price
Middle 50%$36,991–$41,998
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15K–30K miles
201 listings $38,995Median asking price
Middle 50%$37,795–$40,864
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30K–45K miles
61 listings $37,998Median asking price
Middle 50%$36,884–$38,998
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45K–60K miles
18 listings $35,982Median asking price
Middle 50%$35,161–$38,971
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60K–75K miles
1 listing · small sample $33,491Observed asking price
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1 listing · small sample $34,113Observed asking price
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Explore 2025 Tesla Model 3 prices →2024 $36,885342 listingsMedian asking price
A CLOSER LOOK AT 2024
342 listings with usable mileageHow asking prices vary by mileage
Mileage means the miles shown on the odometer. United States · All trims · October 23, 2026 snapshot.
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Under 15K miles
56 listings $39,998Median asking price
Middle 50%$37,971–$43,982
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15K–30K miles
142 listings $37,520Median asking price
Middle 50%$34,729–$40,668
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30K–45K miles
93 listings $35,995Median asking price
Middle 50%$33,990–$38,493
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45K–60K miles
23 listings $33,980Median asking price
Middle 50%$32,002–$36,068
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60K–75K miles
13 listings $35,000Median asking price
Middle 50%$33,673–$36,999
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75K–90K miles
5 listings $30,920Median asking price
Middle 50%$29,995–$34,298
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90K–105K miles
5 listings $30,850Median asking price
Middle 50%$29,999–$30,850
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Over 105K miles
5 listings $29,937Median asking price
Middle 50%$29,300–$31,999
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Explore 2024 Tesla Model 3 prices →2023 $28,3651422 listingsMedian asking price
A CLOSER LOOK AT 2023
1,422 listings with usable mileageHow asking prices vary by mileage
Mileage means the miles shown on the odometer. United States · All trims · October 23, 2026 snapshot.
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Under 15K miles
77 listings $32,443Median asking price
Middle 50%$29,489–$34,990
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15K–30K miles
318 listings $30,210Median asking price
Middle 50%$28,396–$32,969
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30K–45K miles
452 listings $28,992Median asking price
Middle 50%$27,026–$31,495
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45K–60K miles
255 listings $27,589Median asking price
Middle 50%$25,998–$29,996
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60K–75K miles
137 listings $25,999Median asking price
Middle 50%$25,060–$27,998
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75K–90K miles
74 listings $24,975Median asking price
Middle 50%$23,088–$26,996
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90K–105K miles
48 listings $23,022Median asking price
Middle 50%$21,437–$24,647
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Over 105K miles
61 listings $19,777Median asking price
Middle 50%$17,500–$23,494
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Explore 2023 Tesla Model 3 prices →2022 $25,9881145 listingsMedian asking price
A CLOSER LOOK AT 2022
1,144 listings with usable mileageHow asking prices vary by mileage
Mileage means the miles shown on the odometer. United States · All trims · October 23, 2026 snapshot.
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Under 15K miles
28 listings $31,039Median asking price
Middle 50%$23,795–$35,855
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15K–30K miles
90 listings $30,249Median asking price
Middle 50%$26,848–$32,814
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30K–45K miles
187 listings $28,888Median asking price
Middle 50%$25,481–$30,828
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45K–60K miles
206 listings $27,998Median asking price
Middle 50%$25,857–$29,697
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60K–75K miles
195 listings $26,500Median asking price
Middle 50%$24,050–$27,996
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75K–90K miles
151 listings $24,978Median asking price
Middle 50%$22,742–$26,996
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90K–105K miles
105 listings $22,900Median asking price
Middle 50%$20,599–$24,980
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Over 105K miles
182 listings $18,995Median asking price
Middle 50%$16,858–$21,942
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Explore 2022 Tesla Model 3 prices →2021 $23,990847 listingsMedian asking price
A CLOSER LOOK AT 2021
794 listings with usable mileageHow asking prices vary by mileage
Mileage means the miles shown on the odometer. United States · All trims · October 23, 2026 snapshot.
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Under 15K miles
8 listings $28,540Median asking price
Middle 50%$21,328–$30,806
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30K–45K miles
107 listings $26,990Median asking price
Middle 50%$24,794–$28,998
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45K–60K miles
160 listings $25,797Median asking price
Middle 50%$23,783–$27,914
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60K–75K miles
151 listings $24,900Median asking price
Middle 50%$22,997–$26,992
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75K–90K miles
123 listings $22,995Median asking price
Middle 50%$20,938–$24,996
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90K–105K miles
106 listings $20,670Median asking price
Middle 50%$18,999–$22,542
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Over 105K miles
138 listings $18,590Median asking price
Middle 50%$16,742–$20,063
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15K–30K miles
1 listing · small sample $26,115Observed asking price
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Explore 2021 Tesla Model 3 prices →2020 $23,040673 listingsMedian asking price
A CLOSER LOOK AT 2020
670 listings with usable mileageHow asking prices vary by mileage
Mileage means the miles shown on the odometer. United States · All trims · October 23, 2026 snapshot.
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Under 15K miles
8 listings $30,730Median asking price
Middle 50%$26,012–$32,992
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15K–30K miles
34 listings $27,994Median asking price
Middle 50%$25,992–$29,000
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30K–45K miles
71 listings $26,500Median asking price
Middle 50%$23,994–$27,963
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45K–60K miles
114 listings $24,964Median asking price
Middle 50%$23,348–$26,087
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60K–75K miles
115 listings $24,629Median asking price
Middle 50%$22,570–$25,990
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75K–90K miles
122 listings $22,145Median asking price
Middle 50%$20,891–$24,095
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90K–105K miles
87 listings $20,120Median asking price
Middle 50%$18,674–$22,605
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Over 105K miles
119 listings $18,810Median asking price
Middle 50%$16,872–$20,607
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Explore 2020 Tesla Model 3 prices →2019 $20,554909 listingsMedian asking price
A CLOSER LOOK AT 2019
909 listings with usable mileageHow asking prices vary by mileage
Mileage means the miles shown on the odometer. United States · All trims · October 23, 2026 snapshot.
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15K–30K miles
23 listings $25,300Median asking price
Middle 50%$23,444–$28,050
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30K–45K miles
63 listings $24,995Median asking price
Middle 50%$22,996–$26,697
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45K–60K miles
127 listings $23,389Median asking price
Middle 50%$21,797–$25,068
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60K–75K miles
148 listings $21,970Median asking price
Middle 50%$20,530–$23,910
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75K–90K miles
171 listings $20,870Median asking price
Middle 50%$19,064–$22,547
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90K–105K miles
154 listings $19,412Median asking price
Middle 50%$17,964–$20,944
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Over 105K miles
219 listings $16,950Median asking price
Middle 50%$15,200–$18,937
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Under 15K miles
4 listings · small sample $27,400Median asking price
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Explore 2019 Tesla Model 3 prices →2018 $20,192802 listingsMedian asking price
A CLOSER LOOK AT 2018
800 listings with usable mileageHow asking prices vary by mileage
Mileage means the miles shown on the odometer. United States · All trims · October 23, 2026 snapshot.
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Under 15K miles
11 listings $26,000Median asking price
Middle 50%$25,068–$28,547
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15K–30K miles
17 listings $26,069Median asking price
Middle 50%$23,617–$26,499
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30K–45K miles
62 listings $24,494Median asking price
Middle 50%$22,258–$26,083
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45K–60K miles
104 listings $23,006Median asking price
Middle 50%$21,774–$24,614
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60K–75K miles
150 listings $21,582Median asking price
Middle 50%$20,617–$22,991
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75K–90K miles
143 listings $20,198Median asking price
Middle 50%$19,000–$21,791
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90K–105K miles
129 listings $18,500Median asking price
Middle 50%$17,495–$19,890
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Over 105K miles
184 listings $16,642Median asking price
Middle 50%$14,782–$17,999
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Explore 2018 Tesla Model 3 prices →Explore all 10 model years and mileage groups
2017 $16,08022 listingsMedian asking price
A CLOSER LOOK AT 2017
22 listings with usable mileageHow asking prices vary by mileage
Mileage means the miles shown on the odometer. United States · All trims · October 23, 2026 snapshot.
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60K–75K miles
5 listings $17,995Median asking price
Middle 50%$17,080–$18,333
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75K–90K miles
5 listings $15,500Median asking price
Middle 50%$14,865–$18,725
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Over 105K miles
5 listings $14,084Median asking price
Middle 50%$13,552–$14,119
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30K–45K miles
2 listings · small sample $19,082Median asking price
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4 listings · small sample $18,540Median asking price
See cars for sale90K–105K miles
1 listing · small sample $15,084Observed asking price
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Explore 2017 Tesla Model 3 prices →2026 · $44,998 · 112 listings · 8,010 mi average odometer
Click a year to explore prices by mileage. Hover or focus to compare its overall range.
See the full data table ↓MAKE SENSE OF THE NUMBERS
An older model year changes more than the price.
A price gap is not a depreciation rate
These prices compare different vehicles on the market. An older model year may offer a lower asking price, but mileage, equipment and the mix of listings also change.
Condition needs its own check
History, equipment and physical condition can change the value of an individual car. A model-year median cannot confirm any of them.
Check the vehicle history ↗Mileage is part of the comparison
Open a model year above to compare asking prices within odometer groups. A small sample can change noticeably with a single listing; missing mileage is excluded.
Explore prices by mileage →A DIFFERENT QUESTION: CHANGE OVER TIME
2021 Tesla Model 3 asking-price history
Monthly medians for the same model year. Listing samples change each month; this is not the resale history of one VIN. Missing months are left as gaps. This history is a separate dataset from the model-year snapshot above.
$20K$25K
Nov 2025Oct 2026
The median asking price moved from $22,000 in November 2025 to $24,496 in October 2026. The mix of vehicles offered for sale changes over time. Shading shows the middle 50% of asking prices where available.
Monthly history last refreshed October 23, 2026. The month containing that refresh may be incomplete.
Monthly prices and sample sizes
| Month | Median asking price | Middle 50% | Vehicles listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | $24,496 | $21,482–$26,987 | 1,166 |
| September 2026 | $24,500 | $21,755–$26,694 | 1,410 |
| August 2026 | $24,250 | $21,590–$26,221 | 1,319 |
| July 2026 | $24,250 | $21,850–$26,372 | 1,466 |
| June 2026 | $24,400 | $21,995–$26,588 | 1,222 |
| May 2026 | $23,990 | $21,415–$25,998 | 1,160 |
| April 2026 | $22,998 | $20,250–$25,000 | 1,097 |
| March 2026 | $21,998 | $19,987–$24,251 | 1,545 |
| February 2026 | $21,494 | $19,488–$23,478 | 1,314 |
| January 2026 | $21,649 | $19,571–$23,613 | 1,273 |
| December 2025 | $21,990 | $19,813–$23,998 | 1,012 |
| November 2025 | $22,000 | $19,894–$23,999 | 653 |
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Price, mileage and listings
in a dedicated report for each year.
2026
$44,998
Median asking price
8,010 mi average odometer
2025
$38,990
Median asking price
19,295 mi average odometer
2024
$36,885
Median asking price
32,274 mi average odometer
All available model years
2023
$28,365
Median asking price
46,683 mi average odometer
2022
$25,988
Median asking price
69,604 mi average odometer
2021
$23,990
Median asking price
72,886 mi average odometer
2020
$23,040
Median asking price
74,650 mi average odometer
2019
$20,554
Median asking price
84,566 mi average odometer
2018
$20,192
Median asking price
83,507 mi average odometer
2017
$16,080
Median asking price
82,341 mi average odometer
Full price comparison, curve and sample sizes
What the Tesla Model 3 depreciation curve means for buyers
Where are asking-price differences largest?
- First 3 model years (2026→2023)
- $5,544 a year
- The 5 model years after that (2023→2018)
- $1,635 a year
- the early years
- 3.4× steeper
The asking-price gap per model year is larger between 2026 and 2023 than between 2023 and 2018. These are different listing samples, not one car's price history.
Priced from 112 and 802 listings in this snapshot.
Which single model year costs the most to skip?
- 2024 typical
- $36,885
- 2023 typical
- − $28,365
- one year of age
- $8,520
23% of the 2024 price
Across the 2018–2026 model years, 2024 → 2023 is the biggest single-model-year asking-price step in this sample.
Priced from 342 and 1,422 listings in this snapshot.
How do asking prices compare five model years apart?
- 2026 typical
- $44,998
- 2021 typical
- $23,990
- share of newer-year ask
- 53%
$21,008 below the 2026 ask
A 2021 — five model years older — asks 53% of what the 2026 asks. The Share-of-baseline-ask column in the table below runs the same share for every year.
Priced from 112 and 847 listings in this snapshot.
Tesla Model 3 depreciation curve
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−55%Asking-price difference, 2026 → 2018
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≈6.9%Price difference per model year (not a forecast)
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−$8,520Steepest drop, 2024 → 2023
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$20,192Cheapest model year (2018) · years with 25+ listings
Typical asking price by model year, newest on the left — labels compare asking prices with the 2026. Hover a point for that year's price band.
A 2018 Tesla Model 3 typically lists at $20,192 — 55% below the 2026's $44,998.
$20K
$30K
$40K
−13%
−18%
−37%
−42%
−47%
−49%
−54%
−64%
2026
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
| Year | Typical price | Share of baseline ask | vs. next-newer year | Avg. mileage | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $44,998 | 100% | — | 8,010 | 112 |
| 2025 | $38,990 | 87% | −$6,008 | 19,295 | 498 |
| 2024 | $36,885 | 82% | −$2,105 | 32,274 | 342 |
| 2023 | $28,365 | 63% | −$8,520 | 46,683 | 1,422 |
| 2022 | $25,988 | 58% | −$2,377 | 69,604 | 1,145 |
| 2021 | $23,990 | 53% | −$1,998 | 72,886 | 847 |
| 2020 | $23,040 | 51% | −$950 | 74,650 | 673 |
| 2019 | $20,554 | 46% | −$2,486 | 84,566 | 909 |
| 2018 | $20,192 | 45% | −$362 | 83,507 | 802 |
| 2017 | $16,080 | 36% | −$4,112 | 82,341 | 22 |
Typical price is the median (or average when the median is unavailable) asking price of that model year's dealer listings in this snapshot, national. Share of baseline ask is each year's asking price as a percentage of the newest year's asking price in the same group of available model years. Updated October 23, 2026.
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BEFORE YOU DECIDE
Tesla Model 3 value & depreciation questions
Answers grounded in the data shown here.
How much does a Tesla Model 3 depreciate per year?
This snapshot does not measure annual depreciation of one car. The 2018 typically asks $20,192, 55% below the 2026's $44,998. These are different vehicles listed on October 23, 2026; mileage, trim, condition and redesigns can affect the difference.
How do older Tesla Model 3 asking prices compare with the newest model year?
A 2018 Tesla Model 3 asks about 45% of the 2026's typical asking price ($20,192 vs $44,998). The “Share of baseline ask” column in the table above shows the same share for every model year in between.
Which Tesla Model 3 model year is cheapest?
The 2017 Tesla Model 3 is the most affordable model year we track, typically listed at $16,080. Compare every year in the table above.
How many Tesla Model 3 model years can I compare here?
This depreciation curve covers 10 model years, from 2017 to 2026, each priced from dealer listings in the October 23, 2026 snapshot.
Is this a forecast of my car's resale value?
No. These are dealer asking prices for different vehicles in a dated snapshot. They do not measure the value lost by one car over time, original MSRP depreciation, or final transaction prices.
How does mileage affect Tesla Model 3 asking prices?
Open a model year to see its available odometer groups, asking prices and listing counts. Mileage is the distance recorded on the odometer. Price differences also reflect condition, trim and equipment; sparse groups are labelled separately.
OPEN ABOUT THE EVIDENCE
Where these numbers come from
Compiled by VinAssessment from dealer listing data. Prices shown are asking prices, not completed transactions.
- Market & currency
- United States · USD · all available trims
- Data snapshot
- October 23, 2026
- Typical price
- Median asking price per model year, or the average when the median is unavailable. The price basis is labelled on each row.
- Price range
- 25th–75th percentile: the middle half of the listing sample, not a confidence interval. Missing ranges are not estimated.
- Coverage
- 10 qualifying model years with at least 10 listings each. Headline price-gap calculations require at least 25 listings per year. Gaps in data do not establish a generation change.
- Mileage groups
- Only positive, usable odometer readings. Groups with fewer than 5 listings are observations, not dependable market estimates. Reported odometer readings do not verify actual lifetime mileage.
- What is not measured
- Original MSRP loss, future resale value, or a guaranteed price for an individual VIN.
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