Used Tesla Model S for Sale nearPalatine, IL

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

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

The Tesla Model S's current nationwide average price is $31,071, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $28,120 over the past year.

Recently, prices have eased on the 2021 models, while other recent model years have held firm or risen.

Is the Tesla Model S a good car?

Yes — the Tesla Model S is a strong choice if you want a used EV with standout performance, advanced technology, and a premium-feeling cabin. The all-generations owner rating is 4.5/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Model S for its quick acceleration, long-range capability, and tech-forward interior. Many also highlight the car’s innovative features and distinctive driving experience, which helped make it a benchmark in the EV market.

32.0% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Tesla Model S models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently praise the Model S for its performance, technology, and long-distance electric driving. Across the model years in the data, the car’s appeal also comes from its software-driven updates and strong acceleration.

• Owners rate the Tesla Model S between 2 and 5 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is worth weighing carefully because build quality concerns and model-year variation can affect the experience.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 78.6% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2014 models.

What Tesla Model S do most buyers choose?

The Tesla Model S years with the most listings are 2022, 2021, and 2017.

Higher-volume years tend to draw more shoppers because they give you more inventory to compare and more chances to find the right price, mileage, and condition. They also usually make it easier to shop for the trim and equipment mix you want.

What is the Tesla Model S's resale value?

The table shows a mixed resale picture, with several older and mid-cycle years slipping slightly while others are rising. That means you can still find some attractive used values, but newer examples are also commanding stronger prices. The spread suggests buyers are paying up for the most recent versions while earlier years remain more accessible.

The 2014, 2016, and 2018 model years are holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2020, 2023, and 2019 model years have held their value best, with prices flat to rising year-over-year.

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

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2021 model is at −2.05% versus a year ago, and the 2017 model is at −2.82%.
• Deal availability: The 2021 model has 29.8% good and great deals, and the 2017 model has 35.6%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2022 model has the most listings at a current average price of $47,222.

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.

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These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from November 3, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.