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:

The Tesla Model 3's current nationwide average price is $26,071, and its year-round low is $22,290.53. That gives you a sense of where the model sits overall in today's used market. 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 used-car choice if you want performance, efficiency, and a modern tech-focused cabin. The all-generations owner rating is 4.76/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners repeatedly praise its quick acceleration, smooth handling, and low maintenance costs. The model also earns consistent appreciation for its innovative technology and minimalist interior, which give it a distinctly modern feel.

31.6% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Tesla Model 3 models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the Tesla Model 3 for its performance, technology, and low-maintenance ownership experience. Expert and owner feedback also points to a smooth driving feel and strong efficiency as recurring strengths across the lineup.

• Owners rate the Tesla Model 3 between 1.0 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is best managed by checking service history, software condition, and battery-related records before you buy.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 80.5% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2018 models.

What Tesla Model 3 do most buyers choose?

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

These higher-volume years tend to be popular because they give you more inventory to compare, which can make it easier to find the right price, mileage, and condition combination. They also sit in the part of the lineup where many shoppers are balancing newer features with broader availability.

What is the Tesla Model 3's resale value?

The table shows a mostly rising pattern across the model years listed, with several years posting positive year-over-year movement. That means some used Model 3s are still commanding stronger prices, especially among the more recent model years. The 2025 model year is holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year. The 2023, 2022, and 2020 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:

• Price trend: The 2018 model is at −1.6% versus a year ago.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2022 model has the most listings at a current average price of $25,458.

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 2027 inventory to mature.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from August 21, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.