A 2021 Tesla Model 3 still asks 60% of what a 2026 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 37 sedans we price, that ranks #16, above the 59% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 3 (−31.7%), after which losses ease to about 10.1% a year. Mileage costs it 39%: the same car reads 100k–150k instead of Under 40k miles. Calculated from 335 listings.
Tesla Model 3 value by year
A 2019 and a 2018 ask almost the same, $18,985 against $18,995, so the newer year costs next to nothing extra.
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $30,999 | $39,995 | 5 | |
| 2025 | $26,500 | $40,985 | 14 | |
| 2024 | $32,900 | $44,800 | 13 | |
| 2023 | $17,999 | $32,995 | 53 | |
| 2022 | $15,900 | $28,992 | 40 | |
| 2021 | $15,000 | $27,500 | 43 | |
| 2020 | $15,999 | $26,995 | 41 | |
| 2019 | $13,519 | $22,995 | 54 | |
| 2018 | $14,919 | $23,500 | 69 | |
| 2017 | $14,084 | $16,999 | 3 |
How the Tesla Model 3 depreciates
The newest Tesla Model 3 has a median asking price of $34,991; a 9-year-older one runs about $15,019 — roughly 57% lost over 9 years (compare the typical depreciation curve by age).
Does the Tesla Model 3 hold value better than its rivals?
Over the same 5 years the Toyota Camry keeps 62%, the Honda Accord 74% and the Toyota Prius 67%, against 60% for the Model 3. The Toyota Camry, Honda Accord and Toyota Prius hold value better than the Model 3.
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Adjust your Tesla Model 3 value for mileage
Crossing 100k miles costs a Tesla Model 3 about 39% of its under-40k asking price:
Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
For a 2025 Tesla Model 3: a dealer trade-in offer is around $26,500, selling private-party nets about $35,978, and a lot asks near $40,985 — a $14,485 spread on the same car.
What sellers really ask, from our own listings: for the same model year, the Model 3 costs about the same from a dealer as from a private seller, across the 7 recent model years with enough of both. Title, state and mileage effects are on the Tesla Model 3 price page.
| Model year | Private seller (listings) | Dealer (listings) | Dealer vs private |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $31,200 (10) | $38,988 (31) | +25% |
| 2024 | $36,995 (11) | $36,599 (35) | −1% |
| 2023 | $25,990 (49) | $25,500 (155) | −2% |
| 2022 | $25,625 (30) | $22,990 (98) | −10% |
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Tesla Model 3 value FAQ
How much is a Tesla Model 3 worth?
It depends mostly on the model year: in our listings the median asking price runs from $15,019 to $38,080 across 10 model years. A 2025 is worth about $35,978, the median of 14 listings.
How much does mileage cut a Tesla Model 3's value?
Among Model 3s from the last eight model years, those with under 40,000 miles ask a median $27,900, and those with over 150,000 miles ask $13,799; crossing 100,000 miles alone costs about 39%.
Which Tesla Model 3 year is the best value?
A 2019 and a 2018 ask almost the same, $18,985 against $18,995, so the newer year costs next to nothing extra.
Is a Tesla Model 3 cheaper from a dealer or a private seller?
About the same: across 7 recent model years in our listings, dealers and private sellers ask within a few percent of each other.
Does the Model 3 hold value better than the Toyota Camry?
No: over 5 years the Model 3 keeps 60% of its value and the Toyota Camry 62%, by the median asking prices of the 2026 and 2021 model years.
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