What is a Tesla Model 3 worth?
A 2021 Tesla Model 3 in good condition with average distance is worth about $24,850 on trade-in — but should fetch $27,400–$30,600 when dealers and private buyers bid against each other. That gap is roughly $4,150.
Tesla Model 3 value by year
Good condition, at the distance typical for each model year (about 18,000 km a year, the Canadian average).
| Year | Distance | Trade-in | At auction | Private sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 18,000 km | $33,950 | $37,400 – $41,750 | $45,250 |
| 2024 | 36,000 km | $31,400 | $34,600 – $38,650 | $41,850 |
| 2023 | 54,000 km | $29,050 | $32,000 – $35,750 | $38,700 |
| 2022 | 72,000 km | $26,850 | $29,600 – $33,050 | $35,800 |
| 2021 | 90,000 km | $24,850 | $27,400 – $30,600 | $33,100 |
| 2020 | 108,000 km | $23,000 | $25,350 – $28,300 | $30,650 |
| 2019 | 126,000 km | $21,250 | $23,450 – $26,150 | $28,350 |
| 2018 | 144,000 km | $19,650 | $21,700 – $24,200 | $26,200 |
| 2017 | 162,000 km | $18,200 | $20,050 – $22,400 | $24,250 |
| 2016 | 180,000 km | $16,800 | $18,550 – $20,700 | $22,450 |
How distance changes it
A 2021 Tesla Model 3 in good condition, at different odometer readings.
| Distance | Trade-in | At auction |
|---|---|---|
| 40,000 km | $27,900 | $30,750 – $34,300 |
| 80,000 km | $25,450 | $28,050 – $31,300 |
| 120,000 km | $23,000 | $25,400 – $28,350 |
| 160,000 km | $20,600 | $22,700 – $25,350 |
| 200,000 km | $18,150 | $20,050 – $22,350 |
How condition changes it
| Condition | At auction |
|---|---|
| Excellent — no needs | $29,600 – $33,000 |
| Good — normal wear | $27,400 – $30,600 |
| Fair — cosmetic or minor mechanical | $24,100 – $26,900 |
| Needs work | $19,150 – $21,400 |
Condition is the single biggest lever you control. A detail, a fresh set of tires and a tidy service file routinely move a car up a grade.
Where these numbers come from
Our Smart Estimate starts from the Tesla Model 3's delivered price when new, then applies a depreciation curve, your distance measured against the Canadian average, condition, body-style demand, how well Tesla holds value relative to the segment, and the season you're selling in.
Nothing is hidden: run your own car and the tool shows every factor and what it added or subtracted. It's an estimate, not an appraisal — service history, accident record and tires all move the real number.
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