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2025 · Tesla
Starting at $42,490
Depreciation, fuel, insurance, interest, maintenance
Rank 363 of 401 ranked vehicles
Age 40 driver, clean record, national average
Routine service + scheduled wear items
The Tesla Model 3 is a popular electric sedan known for its efficiency and performance. The base Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive model has a single motor producing 257 horsepower and 266 ft/lbs of torque, accelerating from 0 to 60 mph in 5.6 seconds. The Long Range All-Wheel Drive model features dual motors with a combined output of 394 horsepower and 377 ft/lbs of torque, achieving 0 to 60 mph in 4.0 seconds. Both models offer a range of approximately 346 miles per charge.
The average cost of owning a Tesla Model 3 for 5 years is $57,567. This will vary per trim level, driving habits and region. See how these ownership costs compare to each other below. Click on any of the categories to see a complete breakdown of each cost.
| Cost | Value | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| $31,244 | 54% | |
Market Day Supply (MDS) measures how many days of inventory are on U.S. dealer lots at the current sales pace. Lower is faster-selling; the U.S. average across all models is roughly 60 days. Figures below cover the past 45 days of nationwide listings and sales.
Sells faster than the national average — expect tighter supply and firmer pricing.
National averages — figures vary by region and trim. MDS is calculated as active listings divided by daily sales velocity over the past 45 days.
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| $15,450 |
| 27% |
| $8,021 | 14% |
| $1,685 | 3% |
| $1,167 | 2% |
That's roughly $959/month for a 40-year-old driver financing over 60 months at prevailing rates, with 12,000 annual miles. Your costs vary by zip code and trim.
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