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2018 Tesla Model 3 vs. 2019 Tesla Model 3

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2018 Tesla Model 3 and 2019 Tesla Model 3 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2018 Tesla Model 3 and the 2019 Tesla Model 3.

In comparing the 2018 Tesla Model 3's and the 2019 Tesla Model 3's specifications and ratings, the 2018 Tesla Model 3 has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2019 Tesla Model 3 has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The 2018 Tesla Model 3 and 2019 Tesla Model 3 have the same overall quality score Based on this comparison of the 2018 Tesla Model 3's and the 2019 Tesla Model 3's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.

Pricing: A used 2018 Tesla Model 3 ranges from $20,188 to $31,996 while a used 2019 Tesla Model 3 is priced between $21,509 to $33,416.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2018 Tesla Model 3 and the 2019 Tesla Model 3 both lose 46.7 percent of their value.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Tesla Model 3 is 8.3 out of 10. Tesla Model 3 is ranked 1 out of 26 Best Electric Cars based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings. Out of 15 Best Luxury Electric Cars, the Tesla Model 3 is ranked 1 and the Tesla Model 3 is ranked 1 based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Tesla Model 3 is 7.2 out of 10.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2018 Tesla Model 3’s base engine makes 258 horsepower, and the 2019 Tesla Model 3 base engine makes 283 horsepower. Both the Model 3 and the Model 3 are rated to deliver an average of 127 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), with a highway range of 220 miles. Both models use electricity. The charge time for the Model 3 is 12 hours (240V), while the charge time for the Model 3 is 10 hours (240V).

Safety Ratings: The Tesla Model 3 has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

$35,000

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Electric Compact Cars)

$39,725

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Electric Compact Cars)

$35,000 - $44,450

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

$36,500

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Electric Compact Cars)

$40,475

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Electric Compact Cars)

$36,500 - $44,450

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$26,217

Price Range:

$20,188 - $31,996

Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Electric Compact Cars)

$21,885

Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Electric Compact Cars)

$17,553 - $26,217

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

736

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

63,151

# Good or Great Deals:

258

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$27,354

Price Range:

$21,509 - $33,416

Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Electric Compact Cars)

$23,729

Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Electric Compact Cars)

$20,103 - $27,354

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

449

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

60,922

# Good or Great Deals:

195

Tesla Model 3 Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.3 / 10

Reliability:

7.2 / 10

Retained Value:

7.6 / 10

Safety:

10.0 / 10

Tesla Model 3 Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.3 / 10

Reliability:

7.2 / 10

Retained Value:

7.6 / 10

Safety:

10.0 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2018 Tesla Model 3

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:

N/A

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:

N/A

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2019 Tesla Model 3

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:

N/A

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:

N/A

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

322.1

Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Compact Cars)

164.5

Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Compact Cars)

7 - 322.1

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

432.6

Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Compact Cars)

218.4

Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Compact Cars)

4.3 - 432.6

Tesla Model 3 Rankings

Best Electric Cars

1 / 26

Safest Electric Cars

1 / 26

Best Family Electric Cars

1 / 26

Best Luxury Electric Cars

1 / 15

Luxury Electric Cars with Best Resale Value

1 / 15

Best Family Luxury Electric Cars

1 / 15

Most Affordable Luxury Electric Cars

1 / 14

Best Electric Cars Under $40k

1 / 3

Best Luxury Electric Cars Under $40k

1 / 1

Most Reliable Luxury Electric Cars

2 / 15

Most Reliable Electric Cars

3 / 26

Best Luxury Electric Cars for Tall People

3 / 15

Most Comfortable Luxury Electric Cars

3 / 15

Best Electric Cars for Tall People

4 / 26

Longest Range Luxury Electric Cars

4 / 15

Electric Cars with Best Resale Value

5 / 26

Most Comfortable Electric Cars

5 / 26

Most Affordable Electric Cars

6 / 19

Luxury Electric Cars with the Most Legroom

8 / 15

Electric Cars with the Most Horsepower

11 / 26

Electric Cars with the Most Legroom

11 / 26

Luxury Electric Cars with the Most Horsepower

11 / 15

Tesla Model 3 Rankings

Best Electric Cars

1 / 26

Safest Electric Cars

1 / 26

Best Family Electric Cars

1 / 26

Best Luxury Electric Cars

1 / 15

Luxury Electric Cars with Best Resale Value

1 / 15

Best Family Luxury Electric Cars

1 / 15

Most Affordable Luxury Electric Cars

1 / 14

Best Electric Cars Under $40k

1 / 3

Best Luxury Electric Cars Under $40k

1 / 1

Most Reliable Luxury Electric Cars

2 / 15

Most Reliable Electric Cars

3 / 26

Best Luxury Electric Cars for Tall People

3 / 15

Most Comfortable Luxury Electric Cars

3 / 15

Best Electric Cars for Tall People

4 / 26

Longest Range Luxury Electric Cars

4 / 15

Electric Cars with Best Resale Value

5 / 26

Most Comfortable Electric Cars

5 / 26

Most Affordable Electric Cars

6 / 19

Luxury Electric Cars with the Most Legroom

8 / 15

Electric Cars with the Most Horsepower

11 / 26

Electric Cars with the Most Legroom

11 / 26

Luxury Electric Cars with the Most Horsepower

11 / 15

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Drivetrain Options

Electric

Available Drivetrain Options

Electric

2018 Tesla Model 3 Trim Levels

Long Range, Mid Range, Performance, Standard

2019 Tesla Model 3 Trim Levels

Long Range, Mid Range, Performance, Standard Range, Standard Range Plus

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

4 years / 50000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

8 years / 100000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

4 years / 50000 miles

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

4 years / 50000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

8 years / 120000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

4 years / 50000 miles

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

258 hp

Torque:

317 foot-lbs

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.073 hp per pound

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

283 hp

Torque:

317 foot-lbs

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.078 hp per pound

Engine Specifications

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

RWD / AWD

MPGe:

127 / 117 / 123

Range (city/hwy):

220 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Electricity

Battery Size/Capacity :

50 kWh

Maximum Charging Rate:

12 hours (240V)

Engine Specifications

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

RWD / AWD

MPGe:

127 / 124 / 127

Range (city/hwy):

220 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Electricity

Battery Size/Capacity:

50 kWh

Maximum Charging Rate:

10 hours (240V)

Standard/Optional Features

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Internet Radio:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Navigation System:

Standard

Parking Sensors:

Standard

Power Lift Gate:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Automatic Parking:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Android Auto:

N/A

Apple CarPlay:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Heated Steering Wheel:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roadside assistance:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Satellite radio:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Internet Radio:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Navigation System:

Standard

Parking Sensors:

Standard

Power Lift Gate:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Automatic Parking:

Available

Heated Seats

Standard

Leather Upholstery:

Standard

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

Standard

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Standard

Air Suspension:

N/A

Android Auto:

N/A

Apple CarPlay:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Heated Steering Wheel:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roadside assistance:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Satellite radio:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Lane Keeping Assist:

N/A

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Lane Keeping Assist:

N/A

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

39.6 inches

Front Leg Room:

42.7 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

56.3 inches

Rear Head Room:

37.7 inches

Rear Leg Room:

35.2 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

54 inches

Cargo Space:

15 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

Not yet available

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

40.3 inches

Front Leg Room:

42.7 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

56.3 inches

Rear Head Room:

37.7 inches

Rear Leg Room:

35.2 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

54 inches

Cargo Space:

15 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

97.0 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3549 lbs

Width:

82.2 inches

Height:

56.8 inches

Length:

184.8 inches

Wheelbase:

113.2 inches

Ground Clearance:

5.5 inches

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3624 lbs

Width:

82.2 inches

Height:

56.8 inches

Length:

184.8 inches

Wheelbase:

113.2 inches

Ground Clearance:

5.5 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

18.0 x 8.5 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

235/45R18

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

18.0 x 8.5 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

235/45R18

Exterior Colors

Black

Solid Black

Blue

Deep Blue Metallic

Red

Red Multi-Coat

Silver

Midnight Silver Metallic / Silver Metallic

White

Pearl White Multi-Coat

Exterior Colors

Black

Solid Black

Blue

Deep Blue Metallic

Red

Red Multi-Coat

Silver

Midnight Silver Metallic

White

Pearl White Multi-Coat

Interior Colors

Black

Black

Interior Colors

Black

Black

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