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2021 Tesla Model 3 vs. 2022 Tesla Model 3

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2021 Tesla Model 3 and 2022 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 2021 Tesla Model 3 and the 2022 Tesla Model 3.

When comparing the 2021 Tesla Model 3's and the 2022 Tesla Model 3's specifications and ratings, the 2021 Tesla Model 3 has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2021 Tesla Model 3 and 2022 Tesla Model 3 have the same interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2021 Tesla Model 3's and the 2022 Tesla Model 3's specifications and ratings, the 2021 Tesla Model 3 is a better car than the 2022 Tesla Model 3.

Pricing: A used 2021 Tesla Model 3 ranges from $23,989 to $37,536 while a used 2022 Tesla Model 3 is priced between $24,989 to $45,290.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2021 Tesla Model 3 and the 2022 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 base engine of both the 2021 Tesla Model 3 and the 2022 Tesla Model 3 makes 201 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 267 miles. Both models use electricity. The charge time for both the Model 3 and 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:

$37,990

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Electric Compact Cars)

$47,447

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Electric Compact Cars)

$37,990 - $59,900

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

$46,990

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Electric Compact Cars)

$49,430

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Electric Compact Cars)

$45,900 - $55,400

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$29,870

Price Range:

$23,989 - $37,536

Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Electric Compact Cars)

$30,521

Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Electric Compact Cars)

$24,808 - $36,884

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

939

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

42,256

# Good or Great Deals:

457

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$37,098

Price Range:

$24,989 - $45,290

Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Electric Compact Cars)

$40,097

Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Electric Compact Cars)

$33,800 - $49,392

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

618

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

35,473

# Good or Great Deals:

354

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 2021 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 2022 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:

566.7

Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Compact Cars)

3.5

Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Compact Cars)

1.7 - 566.7

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

548.2

Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Compact Cars)

21.9

Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Compact Cars)

1.1 - 548.2

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

2021 Tesla Model 3 Trim Levels

Long Range, Performance, Standard Range Plus

2022 Tesla Model 3 Trim Levels

Base, Long Range, Performance

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 / 100000 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:

201 hp

Torque:

258 foot-lbs

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

0.055 hp per pound

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

201 hp

Torque:

258 foot-lbs

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

0.052 hp per pound

Engine Specifications

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

RWD / AWD

MPGe:

127 / 127 / 127

Range (city/hwy):

267 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Electricity

Battery Size/Capacity :

50 kWh

Maximum Charging Rate:

10 hours (240V)

Engine Specifications

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

RWD / AWD

MPGe:

127 / 126 / 127

Range (city/hwy):

267 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Electricity

Battery Size/Capacity:

60 kWh

Maximum Charging Rate:

10 hours (240V)

Standard/Optional Features

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Heated Seats

Standard

Internet Radio:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Leather Upholstery:

Standard

Navigation System:

Standard

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

Standard

Parking Sensors:

Standard

Power Lift Gate:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

Standard

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Standard

Automatic Parking:

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

Roof Rack:

N/A

Satellite radio:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Heated Seats

Standard

Internet Radio:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Leather Upholstery:

Standard

Navigation System:

Standard

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

Standard

Parking Sensors:

Standard

Power Lift Gate:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

Standard

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Standard

Automatic Parking:

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:

Standard

Massage Seats:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Satellite radio:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

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:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

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

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:

22.9 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

97.0 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3648 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:

3880 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

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

White

Black and White

Interior Colors

Black

Black

White

Black and White

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