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Year:
2023
Make:
Tesla
Model:
Model 3
Body type:
Sedan
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
All-Wheel Drive
Engine:
Electric
Exterior color:
Solid Black
Fuel type:
Electric
Interior color:
Black
Transmission:
1-Speed Automatic
Mileage:
75,972
Stock #:
PF628229P
VIN:
5YJ3E1ECXPF628229
Solid Black 2023 Tesla Model 3 Sedan All-Wheel Drive 1-Speed Automatic
DCH Honda of Oxnard

Sponsored by DCH Honda of Oxnard

2023 Tesla Model 3

Performance AWD

75,972 mi

Oxnard, CA
88 mi away
Fair Deal

$28,958

Year:
2019
Make:
Tesla
Model:
Model 3
Body type:
Sedan
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
All-Wheel Drive
Engine:
Electric
Exterior color:
Red Multi-Coat
Fuel type:
Electric
Interior color:
White/Black
Transmission:
1-Speed Automatic
Mileage:
103,155
Stock #:
KF454923P
VIN:
5YJ3E1EBXKF454923
Red Multi-Coat 2019 Tesla Model 3 Sedan All-Wheel Drive 1-Speed Automatic

Sponsored Listing

2019 Tesla Model 3

Performance AWD

103,155 mi

Oxnard, CA
88 mi away
Good Deal

$18,948

Year:
2020
Make:
Tesla
Model:
Model 3
Body type:
Sedan
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
All-Wheel Drive
Engine:
Electric
Exterior color:
Midnight Silver Metallic
Fuel type:
Electric
Interior color:
Black
Transmission:
1-Speed Automatic
Mileage:
23,975
Stock #:
P22167
VIN:
5YJ3E1EB8LF646181
Midnight Silver Metallic 2020 Tesla Model 3 Sedan All-Wheel Drive 1-Speed Automatic

Sponsored Listing

2020 Tesla Model 3

Long Range AWD

23,975 mi

Bakersfield, CA
84 mi away
Fair Deal

$29,950

Year:
2020
Make:
Tesla
Model:
Model 3
Body type:
Sedan
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
All-Wheel Drive
Engine:
Electric
Exterior color:
Pearl White Multi-Coat
Fuel type:
Electric
Interior color:
White/Black
Transmission:
1-Speed Automatic
Mileage:
62,050
Stock #:
UV5402
VIN:
5YJ3E1EA4LF805186
Pearl White Multi-Coat 2020 Tesla Model 3 Sedan All-Wheel Drive 1-Speed Automatic

 

2020 Tesla Model 3

Standard Range AWD

62,050 mi

Bakersfield, CA
82 mi away
Good Deal

$22,996

Year:
2019
Make:
Tesla
Model:
Model 3
Body type:
Sedan
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
Rear-Wheel Drive
Engine:
Electric
Exterior color:
Solid Black
Fuel type:
Electric
Interior color:
Black
Transmission:
1-Speed Automatic
Mileage:
107,298
Stock #:
P4189A
VIN:
5YJ3E1EA6KF297348
Solid Black 2019 Tesla Model 3 Sedan Rear-Wheel Drive 1-Speed Automatic
Price drop

-$505

 

2019 Tesla Model 3

Standard Plus RWD

107,298 mi

Santa Barbara, CA
53 mi away
Fair Deal

$18,585

$18,080

Year:
2020
Make:
Tesla
Model:
Model 3
Body type:
Sedan
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
All-Wheel Drive
Engine:
Electric
Exterior color:
Gray
Combined gas mileage:
120 MPG
Fuel type:
Electric
Interior color:
Black
Transmission:
Automatic
Mileage:
49,707
Stock #:
70139610
VIN:
5YJ3E1EB7LF710890
Gray 2020 Tesla Model 3 Sedan All-Wheel Drive Automatic

 

2020 Tesla Model 3

Long Range AWD

49,707 mi

Store transfer to Bakersfield, CA
Price includes $1,499 shipping
Fair Deal

$28,497

Year:
2023
Make:
Tesla
Model:
Model 3
Body type:
Sedan
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
All-Wheel Drive
Engine:
Electric
Exterior color:
Gray
Fuel type:
Electric
Interior color:
Black
Transmission:
1-Speed Automatic
Mileage:
36,888
Stock #:
P3326
VIN:
5YJ3E1EC2PF628001
Gray 2023 Tesla Model 3 Sedan All-Wheel Drive 1-Speed Automatic
Price drop

-$3,329

 

2023 Tesla Model 3

Performance AWD

36,888 mi

Oxnard, CA
88 mi away
Good Deal

$36,672

$33,343

Year:
2026
Make:
Tesla
Model:
Model 3
Body type:
Sedan
Doors:
4 doors
Exterior color:
White
Interior color:
Black
Transmission:
Automatic
Mileage:
14,113
Stock #:
70248509
VIN:
5YJ3E1EA0TF138911
White 2026 Tesla Model 3 Sedan  Automatic

 

2026 Tesla Model 3

Premium RWD

14,113 mi

Store transfer to Bakersfield, CA
Price includes $1,999 shipping
Good Deal

$44,997

Year:
2024
Make:
Tesla
Model:
Model 3
Exterior color:
Gray
Interior color:
Black
Transmission:
Automatic
Mileage:
19,031
Stock #:
70358169
VIN:
5YJ3E1EA2RF864066
Gray 2024 Tesla Model 3   Automatic

 

2024 Tesla Model 3

19,031 mi

Store transfer to Bakersfield, CA
Free shipping to Bakersfield, CA
Great Deal

$38,998

Year:
2018
Make:
Tesla
Model:
Model 3
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
All-Wheel Drive
Exterior color:
Pearl White Multi-Coat
Interior color:
Black
Transmission:
1-Speed Automatic
Mileage:
105,838
Stock #:
JF111611P
VIN:
5YJ3E1EBXJF111611
Pearl White Multi-Coat 2018 Tesla Model 3  All-Wheel Drive 1-Speed Automatic

 

2018 Tesla Model 3

Long Range AWD

105,838 mi

Oxnard, CA
88 mi away
Great Deal

$17,948

Year:
2021
Make:
Tesla
Model:
Model 3
Body type:
Sedan
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
Rear-Wheel Drive
Engine:
Electric
Exterior color:
White
Combined gas mileage:
142 MPG
Fuel type:
Electric
Interior color:
Black
Transmission:
Automatic
Mileage:
80,580
Stock #:
MF022671T
VIN:
5YJ3E1EA5MF022671
White 2021 Tesla Model 3 Sedan Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic
New arrival

 

2021 Tesla Model 3

Standard Range Plus RWD

80,580 mi

Camarillo, CA
93 mi away
Fair Deal

$20,893

Recommended model year:

2022 Tesla Model 3

4.8

Shop 2022 Tesla Model 3 »
  • With 2,648 currently listed for sale and an average price of $25,927, 30.7% of 2022 Tesla Model 3 listings on CarGurus are rated as good or great deals.

  • Favorably reviewed: Owners rated the 2022 Tesla Model 3 4.8 / 5 stars.

  • 73.3% of 2022 Tesla Model 3 listings on CarGurus are accident free.

Research summarized using AI

Year:
2019
Make:
Tesla
Model:
Model 3
Engine:
Electric
Exterior color:
Solid Black
Fuel type:
Electric
Interior color:
Black
Transmission:
1-Speed Automatic
Mileage:
116,234
Stock #:
KF412357P
VIN:
5YJ3E1EA3KF412357
Solid Black 2019 Tesla Model 3   1-Speed Automatic
New arrival

 

2019 Tesla Model 3

116,234 mi

Oxnard, CA
88 mi away
Great Deal

$16,677

Year:
2019
Make:
Tesla
Model:
Model 3
Body type:
Sedan
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
All-Wheel Drive
Engine:
Electric
Exterior color:
Blue
Fuel type:
Electric
Interior color:
Black
Transmission:
1-Speed Automatic
Mileage:
60,845
Stock #:
X433911
VIN:
5YJ3E1EB8KF433911
Blue 2019 Tesla Model 3 Sedan All-Wheel Drive 1-Speed Automatic

 

2019 Tesla Model 3

Performance AWD

60,845 mi

Oxnard, CA
88 mi away
Good Deal

$24,171

Year:
2021
Make:
Tesla
Model:
Model 3
Body type:
Sedan
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
Rear-Wheel Drive
Engine:
Electric
Exterior color:
Midnight Silver Metallic
Fuel type:
Electric
Interior color:
Black
Transmission:
1-Speed Automatic
Mileage:
21,083
Stock #:
P4206
VIN:
5YJ3E1EA5MF876057
Midnight Silver Metallic 2021 Tesla Model 3 Sedan Rear-Wheel Drive 1-Speed Automatic

 

2021 Tesla Model 3

Standard Range Plus RWD

21,083 mi

Santa Barbara, CA
53 mi away
Fair Deal

$28,080

Year:
2025
Make:
Tesla
Model:
Model 3
Body type:
Sedan
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
Rear-Wheel Drive
Engine:
Electric
Exterior color:
Stealth Gray
Fuel type:
Electric
Interior color:
Black
Transmission:
1-Speed Automatic
Mileage:
33,918
Stock #:
P4211
VIN:
5YJ3E1EA1SF024558
Stealth Gray 2025 Tesla Model 3 Sedan Rear-Wheel Drive 1-Speed Automatic

 

2025 Tesla Model 3

Long Range RWD

33,918 mi

Santa Barbara, CA
53 mi away
Fair Deal

$39,585

Year:
2020
Make:
Tesla
Model:
Model 3
Body type:
Sedan
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
Rear-Wheel Drive
Engine:
Electric
Exterior color:
Pearl White Multi-Coat
Fuel type:
Electric
Interior color:
Black
Transmission:
1-Speed Automatic
Mileage:
94,841
Stock #:
LF598702P
VIN:
5YJ3E1EA0LF598702
Pearl White Multi-Coat 2020 Tesla Model 3 Sedan Rear-Wheel Drive 1-Speed Automatic

 

2020 Tesla Model 3

Standard Range Plus RWD

94,841 mi

Oxnard, CA
88 mi away
Good Deal

$17,948

Year:
2023
Make:
Tesla
Model:
Model 3
Body type:
Sedan
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
All-Wheel Drive
Engine:
Electric
Combined gas mileage:
113 MPG
Fuel type:
Electric
Transmission:
Automatic
Mileage:
52,554
Stock #:
13538P
VIN:
5YJ3E1EC1PF559060
 2023 Tesla Model 3 Sedan All-Wheel Drive Automatic

 

2023 Tesla Model 3

Performance AWD

52,554 mi

Buellton, CA
28 mi away
Fair Deal

$32,970

Year:
2020
Make:
Tesla
Model:
Model 3
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
All-Wheel Drive
Engine:
Electric
Exterior color:
Pearl White Multi-Coat
Fuel type:
Electric
Interior color:
Black
Transmission:
1-Speed Automatic
Mileage:
71,560
Stock #:
LF660351P
VIN:
5YJ3E1EA1LF660351
Pearl White Multi-Coat 2020 Tesla Model 3  All-Wheel Drive 1-Speed Automatic
Price drop

-$1,181

Sponsored Listing

2020 Tesla Model 3

Standard Range AWD

71,560 mi

Oxnard, CA
88 mi away
Good Deal

$24,068

$23,068

Year:
2023
Make:
Tesla
Model:
Model 3
Body type:
Sedan
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
All-Wheel Drive
Engine:
Electric
Exterior color:
Solid Black
Fuel type:
Electric
Interior color:
Black
Transmission:
1-Speed Automatic
Mileage:
75,972
Stock #:
PF628229P
VIN:
5YJ3E1ECXPF628229
Solid Black 2023 Tesla Model 3 Sedan All-Wheel Drive 1-Speed Automatic
DCH Honda of Oxnard

Sponsored by DCH Honda of Oxnard

2023 Tesla Model 3

Performance AWD

75,972 mi

Oxnard, CA
88 mi away
Fair Deal

$28,958

Year:
2019
Make:
Tesla
Model:
Model 3
Body type:
Sedan
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
All-Wheel Drive
Engine:
Electric
Exterior color:
Red Multi-Coat
Fuel type:
Electric
Interior color:
White/Black
Transmission:
1-Speed Automatic
Mileage:
103,155
Stock #:
KF454923P
VIN:
5YJ3E1EBXKF454923
Red Multi-Coat 2019 Tesla Model 3 Sedan All-Wheel Drive 1-Speed Automatic

Sponsored Listing

2019 Tesla Model 3

Performance AWD

103,155 mi

Oxnard, CA
88 mi away
Good Deal

$18,948

Year:
2020
Make:
Tesla
Model:
Model 3
Body type:
Sedan
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
All-Wheel Drive
Engine:
Electric
Exterior color:
Midnight Silver Metallic
Fuel type:
Electric
Interior color:
Black
Transmission:
1-Speed Automatic
Mileage:
23,975
Stock #:
P22167
VIN:
5YJ3E1EB8LF646181
Midnight Silver Metallic 2020 Tesla Model 3 Sedan All-Wheel Drive 1-Speed Automatic

Sponsored Listing

2020 Tesla Model 3

Long Range AWD

23,975 mi

Bakersfield, CA
84 mi away
Fair Deal

$29,950

Year:
2020
Make:
Tesla
Model:
Model 3
Body type:
Sedan
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
All-Wheel Drive
Engine:
Electric
Exterior color:
Pearl White Multi-Coat
Fuel type:
Electric
Interior color:
White/Black
Transmission:
1-Speed Automatic
Mileage:
62,050
Stock #:
UV5402
VIN:
5YJ3E1EA4LF805186
Pearl White Multi-Coat 2020 Tesla Model 3 Sedan All-Wheel Drive 1-Speed Automatic

 

2020 Tesla Model 3

Standard Range AWD

62,050 mi

Bakersfield, CA
82 mi away
Good Deal

$22,996

Year:
2019
Make:
Tesla
Model:
Model 3
Body type:
Sedan
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
Rear-Wheel Drive
Engine:
Electric
Exterior color:
Solid Black
Fuel type:
Electric
Interior color:
Black
Transmission:
1-Speed Automatic
Mileage:
107,298
Stock #:
P4189A
VIN:
5YJ3E1EA6KF297348
Solid Black 2019 Tesla Model 3 Sedan Rear-Wheel Drive 1-Speed Automatic
Price drop

-$505

 

2019 Tesla Model 3

Standard Plus RWD

107,298 mi

Santa Barbara, CA
53 mi away
Fair Deal

$18,585

$18,080

Year:
2020
Make:
Tesla
Model:
Model 3
Body type:
Sedan
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
All-Wheel Drive
Engine:
Electric
Exterior color:
Gray
Combined gas mileage:
120 MPG
Fuel type:
Electric
Interior color:
Black
Transmission:
Automatic
Mileage:
49,707
Stock #:
70139610
VIN:
5YJ3E1EB7LF710890
Gray 2020 Tesla Model 3 Sedan All-Wheel Drive Automatic

 

2020 Tesla Model 3

Long Range AWD

49,707 mi

Store transfer to Bakersfield, CA
Price includes $1,499 shipping
Fair Deal

$28,497

Year:
2023
Make:
Tesla
Model:
Model 3
Body type:
Sedan
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
All-Wheel Drive
Engine:
Electric
Exterior color:
Gray
Fuel type:
Electric
Interior color:
Black
Transmission:
1-Speed Automatic
Mileage:
36,888
Stock #:
P3326
VIN:
5YJ3E1EC2PF628001
Gray 2023 Tesla Model 3 Sedan All-Wheel Drive 1-Speed Automatic
Price drop

-$3,329

 

2023 Tesla Model 3

Performance AWD

36,888 mi

Oxnard, CA
88 mi away
Good Deal

$36,672

$33,343

Year:
2026
Make:
Tesla
Model:
Model 3
Body type:
Sedan
Doors:
4 doors
Exterior color:
White
Interior color:
Black
Transmission:
Automatic
Mileage:
14,113
Stock #:
70248509
VIN:
5YJ3E1EA0TF138911
White 2026 Tesla Model 3 Sedan  Automatic

 

2026 Tesla Model 3

Premium RWD

14,113 mi

Store transfer to Bakersfield, CA
Price includes $1,999 shipping
Good Deal

$44,997

Year:
2024
Make:
Tesla
Model:
Model 3
Exterior color:
Gray
Interior color:
Black
Transmission:
Automatic
Mileage:
19,031
Stock #:
70358169
VIN:
5YJ3E1EA2RF864066
Gray 2024 Tesla Model 3   Automatic

 

2024 Tesla Model 3

19,031 mi

Store transfer to Bakersfield, CA
Free shipping to Bakersfield, CA
Great Deal

$38,998

Year:
2018
Make:
Tesla
Model:
Model 3
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
All-Wheel Drive
Exterior color:
Pearl White Multi-Coat
Interior color:
Black
Transmission:
1-Speed Automatic
Mileage:
105,838
Stock #:
JF111611P
VIN:
5YJ3E1EBXJF111611
Pearl White Multi-Coat 2018 Tesla Model 3  All-Wheel Drive 1-Speed Automatic

 

2018 Tesla Model 3

Long Range AWD

105,838 mi

Oxnard, CA
88 mi away
Great Deal

$17,948

Year:
2021
Make:
Tesla
Model:
Model 3
Body type:
Sedan
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
Rear-Wheel Drive
Engine:
Electric
Exterior color:
White
Combined gas mileage:
142 MPG
Fuel type:
Electric
Interior color:
Black
Transmission:
Automatic
Mileage:
80,580
Stock #:
MF022671T
VIN:
5YJ3E1EA5MF022671
White 2021 Tesla Model 3 Sedan Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic
New arrival

 

2021 Tesla Model 3

Standard Range Plus RWD

80,580 mi

Camarillo, CA
93 mi away
Fair Deal

$20,893

Recommended model year:

2022 Tesla Model 3

4.8

Shop 2022 Tesla Model 3 »
  • With 2,648 currently listed for sale and an average price of $25,927, 30.7% of 2022 Tesla Model 3 listings on CarGurus are rated as good or great deals.

  • Favorably reviewed: Owners rated the 2022 Tesla Model 3 4.8 / 5 stars.

  • 73.3% of 2022 Tesla Model 3 listings on CarGurus are accident free.

Research summarized using AI

Year:
2019
Make:
Tesla
Model:
Model 3
Engine:
Electric
Exterior color:
Solid Black
Fuel type:
Electric
Interior color:
Black
Transmission:
1-Speed Automatic
Mileage:
116,234
Stock #:
KF412357P
VIN:
5YJ3E1EA3KF412357
Solid Black 2019 Tesla Model 3   1-Speed Automatic
New arrival

 

2019 Tesla Model 3

116,234 mi

Oxnard, CA
88 mi away
Great Deal

$16,677

Year:
2019
Make:
Tesla
Model:
Model 3
Body type:
Sedan
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
All-Wheel Drive
Engine:
Electric
Exterior color:
Blue
Fuel type:
Electric
Interior color:
Black
Transmission:
1-Speed Automatic
Mileage:
60,845
Stock #:
X433911
VIN:
5YJ3E1EB8KF433911
Blue 2019 Tesla Model 3 Sedan All-Wheel Drive 1-Speed Automatic

 

2019 Tesla Model 3

Performance AWD

60,845 mi

Oxnard, CA
88 mi away
Good Deal

$24,171

Year:
2021
Make:
Tesla
Model:
Model 3
Body type:
Sedan
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
Rear-Wheel Drive
Engine:
Electric
Exterior color:
Midnight Silver Metallic
Fuel type:
Electric
Interior color:
Black
Transmission:
1-Speed Automatic
Mileage:
21,083
Stock #:
P4206
VIN:
5YJ3E1EA5MF876057
Midnight Silver Metallic 2021 Tesla Model 3 Sedan Rear-Wheel Drive 1-Speed Automatic

 

2021 Tesla Model 3

Standard Range Plus RWD

21,083 mi

Santa Barbara, CA
53 mi away
Fair Deal

$28,080

Year:
2025
Make:
Tesla
Model:
Model 3
Body type:
Sedan
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
Rear-Wheel Drive
Engine:
Electric
Exterior color:
Stealth Gray
Fuel type:
Electric
Interior color:
Black
Transmission:
1-Speed Automatic
Mileage:
33,918
Stock #:
P4211
VIN:
5YJ3E1EA1SF024558
Stealth Gray 2025 Tesla Model 3 Sedan Rear-Wheel Drive 1-Speed Automatic

 

2025 Tesla Model 3

Long Range RWD

33,918 mi

Santa Barbara, CA
53 mi away
Fair Deal

$39,585

Year:
2020
Make:
Tesla
Model:
Model 3
Body type:
Sedan
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
Rear-Wheel Drive
Engine:
Electric
Exterior color:
Pearl White Multi-Coat
Fuel type:
Electric
Interior color:
Black
Transmission:
1-Speed Automatic
Mileage:
94,841
Stock #:
LF598702P
VIN:
5YJ3E1EA0LF598702
Pearl White Multi-Coat 2020 Tesla Model 3 Sedan Rear-Wheel Drive 1-Speed Automatic

 

2020 Tesla Model 3

Standard Range Plus RWD

94,841 mi

Oxnard, CA
88 mi away
Good Deal

$17,948

Year:
2023
Make:
Tesla
Model:
Model 3
Body type:
Sedan
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
All-Wheel Drive
Engine:
Electric
Combined gas mileage:
113 MPG
Fuel type:
Electric
Transmission:
Automatic
Mileage:
52,554
Stock #:
13538P
VIN:
5YJ3E1EC1PF559060
 2023 Tesla Model 3 Sedan All-Wheel Drive Automatic

 

2023 Tesla Model 3

Performance AWD

52,554 mi

Buellton, CA
28 mi away
Fair Deal

$32,970

Year:
2020
Make:
Tesla
Model:
Model 3
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
All-Wheel Drive
Engine:
Electric
Exterior color:
Pearl White Multi-Coat
Fuel type:
Electric
Interior color:
Black
Transmission:
1-Speed Automatic
Mileage:
71,560
Stock #:
LF660351P
VIN:
5YJ3E1EA1LF660351
Pearl White Multi-Coat 2020 Tesla Model 3  All-Wheel Drive 1-Speed Automatic
Price drop

-$1,181

Sponsored Listing

2020 Tesla Model 3

Standard Range AWD

71,560 mi

Oxnard, CA
88 mi away
Good Deal

$24,068

$23,068

How much does the Tesla Model 3 cost in today's market?

Used Tesla Model 3 prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

Model YearCurrent Avg. PriceYear-Round Range
2025$39,380$37,022 – $39,380
2024$37,852$34,319 – $37,852
2023$28,531$24,683 – $28,531
2022$25,928$23,007 – $25,995
2021$23,672$21,078 – $23,956
2020$22,469$20,245 – $22,691
2019$20,812$18,756 – $21,004
2018$19,850$17,881 – $20,130

The Tesla Model 3's current nationwide average price is $26,409, and its lowest nationwide average price over the past year was $22,284. Recently, prices have held firm or risen year-over-year across the most recent model years.

Is the Tesla Model 3 a good car?

Yes — the Tesla Model 3 is a strong choice if you want a used electric sedan with standout performance and modern tech.

The all-generations owner rating is 4.8/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise its quick acceleration, innovative technology, and low maintenance costs. Many also appreciate the smooth handling, efficient driving experience, and high-tech interior that make it feel distinctive in daily use.

31.4% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Tesla Model 3 models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the Model 3 for its performance, efficiency, and technology, and the ownership experience is often described as low-maintenance and easy to live with. Across the model years, the car’s software-driven character and strong driving feel are recurring positives.

  • Owners rate the Tesla Model 3 between 1 and 5 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is tied more to condition, software experience, and prior use than to age alone, so a careful inspection and history review matter.

What should I look for when buying a used Tesla Model 3?

Across all model years, at 74.8% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important.

Model YearAccident-Free %
202686.4%
202584.9%
202478.5%
202374.1%
202272.9%
202171.6%
202073.6%
201973.1%
201872.9%
201772.1%

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2024 models.

What Tesla Model 3 do most buyers choose?

The Tesla Model 3 years with the most listings are 2022, 2023, and 2024.

Model YearTotal ListingsGood + Great Deals %
20222,61630.8%
20232,31329.4%
20242,02827.9%
20191,90034.7%
20211,89532.5%
20201,80233.4%

These higher-volume years tend to attract more shoppers because they offer a broad mix of availability and pricing. More listings also give you more chances to compare condition, equipment, and deal quality.

What is the Tesla Model 3's resale value?

Model YearCurrent Avg. PriceYear-Over-Year Change
2018$19,850+2.4%
2020$22,469+3.39%
2019$20,812+3.9%
2025$39,380+5.33%
2021$23,672+5.48%
2024$37,852+8.17%
2022$25,928+8.34%
2023$28,531+11.13%

The table shows positive year-over-year movement across every listed model year, with gains ranging from low single digits to double digits. That means used shoppers are seeing prices rise rather than fall in this set of Model 3 years, especially in the newer examples.

The 2023, 2022, and 2024 model years have held their value best, with prices flat to rising year-over-year.

Should I buy a used Tesla Model 3 now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

  • Sweet-spot year: The 2022 model has the most listings at a current average price of $25,928.

If you're buying used today, the 2022 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the newest version, it may be worth waiting for the next model year's inventory to build up.

How does the 2022 Tesla Model 3 compare to the 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E?

Spec2022 Tesla Model 32022 Ford Mustang Mach-E
Starting MSRP$46,990$43,895
Motor201 hp Electric266 hp Electric
MPG/MPGe (city)138110
MPG/MPGe (highway)12696
Battery60 kWh70 kWh
Charge time (240V)10 hours14.1 hours
Average used price$25,928$25,568
Listings available2,6161,785
Good & great deal share30.8%38.7%
Accident-free share72.9%87.4%

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from November 10, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.

*CarGurus meticulously monitors the prices of millions of pre-owned vehicle listings, offering users precise and up-to-date market insights. Historical pricing data excludes any additional dealer fees as of May 3, 2026.

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