2021 Tesla Model S Performance
5YJSA1E42MF425542
GOOD DEAL
· $1,095 below typical price
Lansing, IL
This 2021 Tesla Model S Performance is listed at $38,900 in Lansing, IL.
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Market price range
Based on 7 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 7, 2026This vehicle: $38,900 — $1,095 below the typical market price ($39,995)
Asking $38,900 · typical market price $39,995 · based on 7 comparable same-build listings.
Price history for this VIN
Price dropped $377 (−1.0%) over 4 months.
Asking prices recorded across 9 listing dates for VIN 5YJSA1E42MF425542, spanning 4 months.
Active listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guaranteed Motor Cars - Lansing | Lansing, IL 60438 | $38,900 | — | 2026-09-07 |
| Guaranteed Motor Cars | Palos Hills, IL 60465 | $39,277 | 70,132 mi | 2026-05-16 |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guaranteed Motor Cars - Lansing | Lansing, IL 60438 | $39,700 | — | 2026-08-10 |
| Guaranteed Motor Cars | Palos Hills, IL 60465 | $39,700 | 70,132 mi | 2026-06-23 |
What would this 2021 Tesla Model S Performance cost per month?
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Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 5YJSA1E42MF425542Full 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 S likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
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Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 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.
Tested configuration: 2021 Tesla Model S 5 HB AWD
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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 2021 Model X and Model S vehicles. The driver's air bag cushion may tear during deployment.NHTSA campaign 21V868000
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTesla, 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 softened $708 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| April 2026 | $45,198 |
| May 2026 | $45,942 |
| June 2026 | $44,693 |
| July 2026 | $40,945 |
| August 2026 | $43,017 |
| September 2026 | $44,490 |
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 Performance (this car) | $38,900 | 7 | — |
| 2023 Honda Civic | $25,144 | 6 | −$13,756 |
| 2023 Toyota Corolla | $20,992 | 4 | −$17,908 |
| 2023 Toyota Prius | $26,490 | 3 | −$12,410 |
| 2019 Audi S5 | $29,595 | 3 | −$9,305 |
| 2021 Chevrolet Spark | $6,394 | 2 | −$32,506 |
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–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 | 32 | $143,412 | 100% | 4,037 mi |
| 2025 | 28 | $100,102 | 70% | 16,343 mi |
| 2024 | 43 | $87,463 | 61% | 22,571 mi |
| 2023 | 93 | $56,798 | 40% | 38,776 mi |
| 2022 | 250 | $46,040 | 32% | 51,910 mi |
| 2021 | 209 | $44,980 | 31% | 57,557 mi |
| 2020 | 99 | $34,999 | 24% | 59,487 mi |
| 2019 | 93 | $29,900 | 21% | 75,255 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
