A 2026 Tesla Model S averages $135,985 today, with most selling between $116,985 and $150,000. ForCar prices the Tesla Model S from real US listings across 13 model years ($12,703–$135,985) — trade-in, private-party and dealer, adjusted for mileage. Free, no signup.
A 2021 Tesla Model S still asks 38% of what a 2026 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 33 sedans we price, that ranks #32, below the 57% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 3 (−54.5%), after which losses ease to about 27.6% a year. Mileage costs it 63%: the same car reads 100k–150k instead of Under 40k miles. Calculated from 248 listings.
Tesla Model S value by year
What a Tesla Model S is worth at each model year, from real US listings — the low (trade-in), median (private-party) and high (dealer) price.
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $116,985 | $150,000 | 4 | |
| 2023 | $1,152 | $74,987 | 6 | |
| 2022 | $37,989 | $53,995 | 16 | |
| 2021 | $34,950 | $56,180 | 11 | |
| 2020 | $28,495 | $35,985 | 12 | |
| 2019 | $28,500 | $29,950 | 3 | |
| 2018 | $15,999 | $24,000 | 43 | |
| 2017 | $15,797 | $26,990 | 18 | |
| 2016 | $12,950 | $22,999 | 46 | |
| 2015 | $12,065 | $19,799 | 27 | |
| 2014 | $11,719 | $17,999 | 26 | |
| 2013 | $8,500 | $16,000 | 30 | |
| 2012 | $9,999 | $17,450 | 6 |
How the Tesla Model S depreciates
Median market price by model year — how a Tesla Model S loses (or holds) value as it ages, from real listings. See how it tracks against the typical depreciation curve by age:
The newest Tesla Model S averages $135,985; a 14-year-older one runs about $12,703 — roughly 91% lost over 14 years. The steepest drop is usually in the first few years.
Does the Tesla Model S hold value better than its rivals?
Every sedan we price, ranked by how much of its 2026 price a 2021 car still asks. Higher is better — the Tesla Model S sits at #32 of 33, against a class median of 57%.
The Tesla Model S market right now
What the market asks for a Tesla Model S at each model year — the median of 678 real listings we track. Pro plots every individual listing on this chart.
Adjust your Tesla Model S value for mileage
Pick a model year and enter your odometer — see what your exact Tesla Model S is worth on today's market.
And here's what the market actually asks at each odometer band — crossing 100k costs a Tesla Model S about 63% of its under-40k price:
Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
Every Tesla Model S has three prices. Our low–median–high range maps to what a dealer pays you, what you'd get selling it yourself, and what a lot charges — compare with current used-market prices across all models.
For a 2026 Tesla Model S: a dealer trade-in offer is around $116,985, selling private-party nets about $135,985, and a lot asks near $150,000 — a $33,015 spread on the same car.
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Tesla Model S value FAQ
How much is a Tesla Model S worth?
A 2026 Tesla Model S averages $135,985 today (roughly $116,985–$150,000). Value depends on the year and mileage — see the table above for every model year, or add your mileage for an exact number.
Does mileage change the Tesla Model S value?
Yes — higher mileage lowers value. Enter your odometer reading in the mileage tool above to adjust the estimate from the model-year average.
Is the Tesla Model S value free?
Yes, every estimate is free with no signup, from real US market listings.
How is this calculated?
ForCar aggregates real asking prices for the Tesla Model S from current US listings into the low (10th percentile), median and high (90th percentile) price per model year.
Which Tesla Model S year is the best value?
See the value-by-year table and depreciation above — older years cost less but the newest years hold value best. The sweet spot is usually a few years old, where the steepest depreciation has already happened.
Is this a free Tesla Model S Blue Book alternative?
Yes. ForCar is a free, no-signup alternative to Kelley Blue Book and NADA — instead of a private formula, you see what Tesla Model Ss are actually listed for right now, by year and mileage.
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