2021 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus

VIN 5YJ3E1EA4MF982001 ABOVE MARKET · $3,572 above typical price Fort Worth, Texas
Listed at
$26,998
typical market $23,426 · 466 comps

This 2021 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus is listed at $26,998 with 61,225 miles in Fort Worth, Texas.

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Sold by CarMax Arlington/Ft. Worth

8400 Anderson Blvd, Fort Worth, TEXAS 76120
Hours: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM; 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM

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2021 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus

VIN 5YJ3E1EA4MF982001

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Market price range

Based on 466 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 30, 2026
This vehicle · $26,998
Below market
$18,050
Typical price
$23,426
Above market
$26,587

This vehicle: $26,998 — above the market range (typical price $23,426)

Asking $26,998 · typical market price $23,426 · based on 466 comparable same-build listings.

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Price history for this VIN

Sep 4, 2026 · $26,998 Sep 30, 2026 · $26,998

Asking prices recorded across 2 listing dates for VIN 5YJ3E1EA4MF982001, spanning 26 days.

Dealer Location Price Mileage Listed Seen
CarMax Arlington/Ft. Worth Fort Worth, Texas 76120 $26,998 61,225 mi 2026-09-30 17 h ago
CarMax Ft. Worth / Arlington Fort Worth, TX 76120 $26,998 61,225 mi 2026-09-30 22 h ago
CarMax Hulen Mall Fort Worth, TX 76132 $26,998 61,225 mi 2026-09-26 4 d ago

Former listings

Dealer Location Price Mileage Listed Seen
CarMax Arlington/Ft. Worth Fort Worth, TX 76120 $26,998 61,225 mi 2026-09-04 16 d ago
CarMax Arlington/Ft. Worth 76120 $26,998 61,225 mi 2026-09-04 16 d ago

Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for 5YJ3E1EA4MF982001
Trim
Standard Range Plus RWD
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Transmission
Automatic
Body
Sedan/Saloon
Fuel
Electric
Doors
4
Model year
2021
Made by
TESLA, INC.

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

EPA efficiency (MPGe)

Combined
134
MPGe
City
141
MPGe
Highway
127
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 2021 Tesla Model 3 likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.

Depreciation $9,499
Fuel $3,250
Insurance $8,000
Maintenance & repairs $3,750
Total, 5 years $24,499

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Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 2021 Tesla Model 3 has 22 recall campaigns as of September 2026. NHTSA rated it 5 out of 5 stars overall. EPA combined rating: 134 MPGe.

Overall
★★★★★
5 of 5 · NHTSA
Frontal crash
★★★★★
5 of 5 · NHTSA
Side crash
★★★★★
5 of 5 · NHTSA
Rollover
★★★★★
5 of 5 · NHTSA

Tested configuration: 2021 Tesla Model 3 4 DR RWD Later Release

22 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
  • AIR BAGS
    Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2021, 2023 Model 3 vehicles.
    NHTSA campaign 21V834000
  • SUSPENSION
    Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Model Y and 2019-2021 Model 3 vehicles.
    NHTSA campaign 21V835000

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 2021 Tesla Model 3 from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed September 26, 2026.

Where the price is heading

Typical asking price for a 2021 Tesla Model 3 over the last 6 months — the market firmed $1,024 in that span.

May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct
Monthly price table
Month Typical price
May 2026 $23,990
June 2026 $24,456
July 2026 $24,301
August 2026 $24,389
September 2026 $24,500
October 2026 $25,014
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As of October 1, 2026, among alternatives (model years 2021–2022) to the 2021 Tesla Model 3 in this catalog, the 2021 Nissan Leaf has the lowest median asking price ($15,733, 37 listings with photos) and the 2021 Toyota Prius Prime (PHEV) the highest ($23,998, 126 listings).

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2021 Tesla Model 3

Standard Range Plus RWD · United States

$26,998

Catalog asking price for this VIN

Trim median $23,443 · 441 listings with photos

Middle 50%: $19,999–$25,161

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Photo: Standard Range Plus RWD · 61,225 mi · view VIN

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$21,000

Median asking price · 28 qualifying listings

Middle 50%$20,000–$22,999

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Asking prices for your current selection (USD)
Model / trimMedianMiddle 50%Listings
2021 Tesla Model 3
Standard Range Plus RWD
$23,443$19,999–$25,161441
2021 Toyota Prius Prime (PHEV)
All trims
$23,998$21,488–$25,999126
2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV
All trims
$17,998$16,165–$19,24446
2021 Nissan Leaf
All trims
$15,733$14,998–$17,38437
2021 Polestar 2
All trims
$21,000$20,000–$22,99928
2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV
All trims
$19,949$18,212–$21,899118

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. 4 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

Gen 1 · 2017–present

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 87 $44,999 100% 7,200 mi
2025 550 $37,970 84% 19,157 mi
2024 329 $35,498 79% 30,360 mi
2023 1,474 $27,990 62% 44,536 mi
2022 1,172 $25,594 57% 67,874 mi
2021 879 $23,995 53% 69,899 mi
2020 674 $22,987 51% 74,286 mi
2019 880 $20,999 47% 80,762 mi

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