2021 Tesla Model 3 Long Range
5YJ3E1EB1MF997970
ABOVE TYPICAL
· $4,081 above typical price
Torrance, CA
This 2021 Tesla Model 3 Long Range is listed at $28,980 with 37,236 miles in Torrance, CA.
Sold by AB Auto Town
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Market price range
Based on 217 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 9, 2026This vehicle: $28,980 — $4,081 above the typical market price ($24,899)
Asking $28,980 · typical market price $24,899 · based on 217 comparable same-build listings.
Price history for this VIN
Price increased $581 (+2.0%) over 3 days.
Asking prices recorded across 2 listing dates for VIN 5YJ3E1EB1MF997970, spanning 3 days.
Active listing
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AB Auto Town | Torrance, CA 90502 | $28,980 | 37,236 mi | 2026-08-28 |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AB Auto Town | Torrance, CA 90502 | $28,399 | 37,236 mi | 2026-08-25 |
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Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 5YJ3E1EB1MF997970Full factory specs for this build →
- ✓ Backup camera
- ✓ Blind-spot monitor
- ✓ Lane departure
- ✓ ABS
- ✓ Electronic stability
EPA efficiency (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.
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 2021 Tesla Model 3 has 22 recall campaigns as of August 2026. NHTSA rated it 5 out of 5 stars overall. EPA combined rating: 134 MPGe.
Tested configuration: 2021 Tesla Model 3 4 DR RWD Later Release
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTesla, 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
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AIR BAGSTesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2021, 2023 Model 3 vehicles.NHTSA campaign 21V834000
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SUSPENSIONTesla, 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 August 27, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2021 Tesla Model 3 over the last 6 months — the market firmed $1,775 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| April 2026 | $22,998 |
| May 2026 | $23,990 |
| June 2026 | $24,498 |
| July 2026 | $24,395 |
| August 2026 | $24,489 |
| September 2026 | $24,773 |
How it compares to rivals
Median asking price for comparable body styles listed near this car| Model | Median price | For sale nearby | vs this car |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Tesla Model 3 Long Range (this car) | $28,980 | 217 | — |
| 2023 Honda Accord | $25,100 | 11 | −$3,880 |
| 2023 BMW 330i | $28,484 | 7 | −$496 |
| 2023 Mercedes-Benz C-Class | $29,985 | 7 | +$1,005 |
| 2020 Nissan Sentra | $14,912 | 5 | −$14,068 |
| 2023 Kia Forte | $17,498 | 5 | −$11,482 |
Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.
Market by model year
Gen 1 · 2017–presentWhat 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 | 61 | $42,990 | 100% | 6,010 mi |
| 2025 | 588 | $37,684 | 88% | 18,285 mi |
| 2024 | 382 | $35,206 | 82% | 28,336 mi |
| 2023 | 1,310 | $27,998 | 65% | 43,358 mi |
| 2022 | 1,063 | $25,678 | 60% | 65,566 mi |
| 2021 | 783 | $24,461 | 57% | 66,271 mi |
| 2020 | 605 | $22,964 | 53% | 72,434 mi |
| 2019 | 804 | $20,992 | 49% | 79,879 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
