A salvage title knocks off about 27%; FL is the cheapest state at -18% and HI the priciest at +18%; a four-wheel drive Model 3 asks +6% against the median of its model year.
Tesla Model 3 price by model year
| Year | Typical price | Spread | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | 5 | |
| 2025 | — | 14 | |
| 2024 | — | 10 | |
| 2023 | 1.8× | 48 | |
| 2022 | 1.8× | 40 | |
| 2021 | 1.9× | 39 | |
| 2020 | 1.6× | 46 | |
| 2019 | 1.7× | 48 | |
| 2018 | 1.6× | 64 | |
| 2017 | — | 9 |
For the 2018 model year, the Tesla Model 3 has a median asking price of $18,500; the Infiniti Q50 asks $16,950 and the Maserati Ghibli $17,925. It is the priciest of the three, 9% above the cheapest.
Dealer or private seller
On the Tesla Model 3 the dealer markup works out at 1% over a private sale of the same year.
| Seller | Listings | vs median year | Average asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dealer | 782 | -1.0% | $22,184 |
| Private seller | 258 | -2.1% | $21,906 |
What a branded title costs
| Title | Listings | vs median year | Average asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clean title | 901 | +0.9% | $22,577 |
| Rebuilt | 64 | -19.3% | $18,804 |
| Salvage | 38 | -27.4% | $15,626 |
Branded titles are harder to insure, finance and resell, so check the exact car first: run its VIN against the records.
How fast price falls with mileage
Measured on the 2018 Model 3, the model year with the most listings, so age does not mix in. Between the 25–50k and 150–175k bands the asking price falls 38%.
| Mileage | Price drop | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 25–50k miles | 27 | |
| 50–75k miles | 46 | |
| 75–100k miles | 56 | |
| 100–125k miles | 34 | |
| 125–150k miles | 23 | |
| 150–175k miles | 12 |
Which options hold value
The single biggest swing on a Tesla Model 3 is drivetrain: 4WD asks +6% against the median of its own model year.
| Item | Option | Listings | vs median year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Four-wheel drive | 219 | +6.3% |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive | 370 | -3.3% |
Where it's cheaper
States where the Tesla Model 3 asks least and most, measured against the national median for each model year. Most expensive is HI at +18%, cheapest FL at -18% — 36 points apart, which on a $21,500 car is roughly $7,783.
| State | Listings | vs national median |
|---|---|---|
| FL | 52 | |
| PA | 27 | |
| CA | 573 | |
| NV | 72 | |
| AZ | 42 | |
| GA | 25 | |
| OR | 68 | |
| CO | 30 | |
| WA | 72 | |
| HI | 45 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a used Tesla Model 3 cost?
The median asking price is $21,500 across 1,174 live listings. A 2017 asks about $14,500 and a 2026 about $34,991. The most listed year is 2018, at $18,500.
Is a used Model 3 cheaper than a Infiniti Q50?
No. For the 2018 model year the Model 3 has a median asking price of $18,500 and the Infiniti Q50 $16,950, so the Model 3 asks 9% more.
Is it cheaper to buy a Model 3 from a private seller?
Barely. Against the median for the same model year, dealers ask 1.0% below and private sellers 2.1% below.
How much value does a Model 3 lose per 25,000 miles?
About 9% of the asking price for every 25,000 miles on the 2018 Model 3, measured from the 25–50k band to the 150–175k band. To price one car by its year and mileage, use the Tesla Model 3 valuation tool.
How much less is a salvage-title Model 3 worth?
A salvage-title Model 3 asks 27% less than the median for its model year (38 listings): about $7,259 off a 2023 at $26,494.
Where is the cheapest place to buy a Model 3?
Of the states with enough listings, FL asks least at -18.1% against the national median, and HI most at +18.1%. On the typical $21,500 Model 3 that spread is about $7,783.
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