This vehicle is no longer listed, so the estimate starts from $36,728 — the typical market price for this build. Move the numbers to match your own loan.

Vehicle price

Down payment

10% down

Interest rate (APR)

7.0% is a typical rate for a well-qualified buyer — use your own quote if you have one.

Loan term

Estimated monthly payment

$655

per month

60 months · 7.0% APR · $3,673 down

Amount financed

$33,055

Total interest

$6,245

Estimate only. Excludes tax, title, registration and dealer fees, and assumes a fixed-rate loan with equal monthly payments. Your actual rate depends on your credit and lender.

Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for 5YJSA1E2XMF426890

Trim

Long Range Plus AWD

Drivetrain

All-Wheel Drive

Body

Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback

Fuel

Electric

Doors

Model year

2021

Made by

TESLA, INC.

Full factory specs for this build →

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

EPA efficiency (MPGe)

Combined

120

MPGe

City

124

MPGe

Highway

115

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 S likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.

Depreciation $12,923

Fuel $3,250

Insurance $7,900

Maintenance & repairs $3,750

Total, 5 years $27,823

Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.

Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 2021 Tesla Model S has 24 recall campaigns as of August 2026. NHTSA rated it 5 out of 5 stars for rollover. EPA combined rating: 120 MPGe.

Rollover

★★★★★

5 of 5 · NHTSA

Tested configuration: 2021 Tesla Model S 5 HB AWD

24 recall campaigns on this model year

Check accident & title history →

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 2021 Model X and Model S vehicles. The driver's air bag cushion may tear during deployment.

NHTSA campaign 21V868000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Model S and Model X, 2017-2022 Model 3, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles.

NHTSA campaign 22V045000

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 S 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 S over the last 6 months — the market firmed $166 in that span.

Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep

Monthly price table

Month	Typical price
April 2026	$45,198
May 2026	$45,942
June 2026	$44,693
July 2026	$40,945
August 2026	$42,998
September 2026	$45,364

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 S Long Range Plus (this car)	$36,728	69	—
2020 Subaru Impreza	$11,899	13	−$24,829
2021 Honda Civic	$21,293	7	−$15,435
2019 Toyota Corolla	$16,497	4	−$20,231
2022 Mazda MAZDA3	$14,950	3	−$21,778
2021 Volkswagen Golf	$16,000	3	−$20,728

Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.

Market by model year

Gen 1 · 2012–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	65	$139,914	100%	5,424 mi
2025	25	$99,766	71%	14,747 mi
2024	34	$88,206	63%	21,570 mi
2023	119	$56,994	41%	38,181 mi
2022	215	$46,995	34%	53,087 mi
2021	257	$45,332	32%	55,696 mi
2020	110	$34,900	25%	60,957 mi
2019	88	$29,702	21%	75,844 mi