This vehicle is no longer listed, so the estimate starts from $39,704 — 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

$708

per month

60 months · 7.0% APR · $3,970 down

Amount financed

$35,734

Total interest

$6,746

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 5YJSA1E54MF454212

Trim

Long Range

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 $13,970

Fuel $3,400

Insurance $10,500

Maintenance & repairs $3,750

Total, 5 years $31,620

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 $876 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	$46,074

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 (this car)	$39,704	51	—
2020 Toyota Corolla	$19,000	3	−$20,704
2020 Honda Civic	$19,487	3	−$20,217
2023 Nissan Leaf	$16,232	2	−$23,472
2022 Mini Hardtop	$19,890	2	−$19,814
2022 Volkswagen Golf GTI	$26,234	2	−$13,470

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	43	$139,914	100%	4,604 mi
2025	33	$98,390	70%	14,842 mi
2024	39	$87,463	63%	21,639 mi
2023	120	$56,627	40%	37,640 mi
2022	234	$45,997	33%	51,252 mi
2021	257	$45,332	32%	55,050 mi
2020	108	$34,864	25%	61,085 mi
2019	93	$29,900	21%	74,153 mi