2018 Tesla Model S

VIN 5YJSA1E21JF275417 GOOD DEAL · $2,497 below typical price Gastonia, NC
Listed at
$20,498
typical market $22,995 · 173 comps

This 2018 Tesla Model S is listed at $20,498 with 112,717 miles in Gastonia, NC.

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Sold by Carolina EV

3935 E Franklin Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28056

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2018 Tesla Model S

VIN 5YJSA1E21JF275417

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Market price range

Based on 173 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 30, 2026
This vehicle · $20,498
Below market
$17,520
Typical price
$22,995
Above market
$27,483

This vehicle: $20,498 — $2,497 below the typical market price ($22,995)

Asking $20,498 · typical market price $22,995 · based on 173 comparable same-build listings.

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Price history for this VIN

Price increased $499 (+2.4%) over 14 days.

Sep 11, 2026 · $20,489 Sep 25, 2026 · $20,988

Asking prices recorded across 5 listing dates for VIN 5YJSA1E21JF275417, spanning 14 days.

Dealer Location Price Mileage Listed Seen
Carolina EV Gastonia, NC 28056 $20,498 112,717 mi 2026-09-17 22 h ago

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Dealer Location Price Mileage Listed Seen
Carolina EV Gastonia, NC 28056 $20,489 112,717 mi 2026-09-11 22 h ago

Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for 5YJSA1E21JF275417
Drivetrain
AWD/All-Wheel Drive
Transmission
Automatic
Body
Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
Fuel
Electric
Doors
5
Model year
2018
Made by
TESLA, INC.

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  • ✓ Backup camera
  • ✓ Blind-spot monitor
  • ✓ Lane departure
  • ✗ ABS
  • ✓ Electronic stability

EPA efficiency (MPGe)

Combined
103
MPGe
City
102
MPGe
Highway
105
MPGe

Electric — running cost depends on local electricity rates, so no gallon-based estimate is shown.

5-year cost to own

Beyond the sticker: what this 2018 Tesla Model S likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.

Depreciation $5,000
Fuel $3,050
Insurance $4,335
Maintenance & repairs $5,500
Total, 5 years $17,885

Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.

Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 2018 Tesla Model S has 11 recall campaigns as of September 2026. EPA combined rating: 103 MPGe.

11 recall campaigns on this model year
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  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
    Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Model S and Model X, 2017-2022 Model 3, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles.
    NHTSA campaign 22V037000
  • BACK OVER PREVENTION
    Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Tesla Model S and 2016-2018 Model X vehicles with a center display equipped with a NVIDIA Tegra 3 processor and an 8GB eMMC…
    NHTSA campaign 21V035000
  • LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
    Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2014-2021 Model S vehicles. The front trunk latch assembly may be misaligned, preventing the secondary hood latch from engaging.
    NHTSA campaign 21V00B000

Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Model-level data for the 2018 Tesla Model S from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed September 26, 2026.

Where the price is heading

Typical asking price for a 2018 Tesla Model S over the last 6 months — the market firmed $1,415 in that span.

Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep
Monthly price table
Month Typical price
April 2026 $22,500
May 2026 $23,632
June 2026 $23,988
July 2026 $23,876
August 2026 $23,687
September 2026 $23,915
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As of October 1, 2026, among alternatives (model years 2018–2020) to the 2018 Tesla Model S in this catalog, the 2018 BMW 530e has the lowest median asking price ($15,499, 135 listings with photos) and the 2018 Toyota Prius Prime (PHEV) the highest ($18,628, 82 listings).

Comparison catalog · Snapshot October 1, 2026, 05:00 UTC · Only listings with photos. This sample is separate from the price overview above and its figures differ.

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2018 Tesla Model S

All trims · United States

$20,498

Catalog asking price for this VIN

Trim median $23,499 · 187 listings with photos

Middle 50%: $20,450–$26,505

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Photo: 75d · 112,717 mi · view VIN

2018 BMW 530e 530e Iperformance — actual listing photo
$4,999 lower median

2018 BMW 530e

All trims

$15,499

Median asking price · 135 qualifying listings

Middle 50%$13,995–$17,986

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Asking prices for your current selection (USD)
Model / trimMedianMiddle 50%Listings
2018 Tesla Model S
All trims
$23,499$20,450–$26,505187
2018 Toyota Prius Prime (PHEV)
All trims
$18,628$16,873–$21,59982
2018 Honda Clarity
All trims
$16,998$14,102–$18,990161
2018 BMW 530e
All trims
$15,499$13,995–$17,986135
2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV
All trims
$16,503$14,995–$17,97783

What these prices mean

Only catalog listings with photos are included. Trim names do not verify equivalent equipment. Prices are asking prices, not completed sales. Alternatives share the body style and class of the source model; the nearest model years are used when the same year has too few listings. Price differences are not a valuation adjustment or guaranteed savings.

Snapshot: October 1, 2026, 05:00 UTC. 1 source listings excluded by statistical price screening; this does not verify that every deposit or payment ad has been removed.

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Market by model year

What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.

Year Units for sale Median price vs newest Avg mileage
2026 38 $150,184 100% 4,938 mi
2025 34 $99,254 66% 16,500 mi
2024 49 $86,951 58% 21,030 mi
2023 131 $56,595 38% 40,495 mi
2022 223 $46,900 31% 53,550 mi
2021 241 $44,950 30% 57,489 mi
2020 113 $33,995 23% 61,095 mi
2019 87 $28,999 19% 70,789 mi

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