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Used 2019 Tesla Model 3 Sedan Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2019 Tesla Model 3 is a compact electric sedan currently available in three trims. Originally, Tesla named them Mid Range Battery, Long Range Battery and Performance. Midyear updates had them change to Standard Range Plus, Long Range and Performance, respectively.

The Mid Range Battery features a single motor that drives the rear wheels and is good for 260 miles of total range. (The Standard Range Plus is mechanically the same but range is 250 miles.) Tesla says it does 0-60 mph in 5.3 seconds. The Long Range Battery (and thus the Long Range trim) uses two motors to provide power to all four wheels. It also comes with quicker acceleration — Tesla claims a 0-60 mph time of 4.4 seconds. The Performance version increases power output, resulting in an estimated 0-60 mph time of just 3.2 seconds. The Long Range Battery is estimated to return 322 miles of driving range, while the Performance and Standard Plus models are rated at 310 and 250 miles of range, respectively.

Be aware that Tesla updates its vehicles on an ongoing basis rather than by model year, so what follows might not necessarily reflect the most current offering.

All versions of the car come standard with 18-inch wheels, automatic LED headlights and high beams, keyless entry,dual-zone automatic climate control, an auto-dimming rearview mirror and 60/40-split folding rear seats.

Standard technology features at the Mid Range Battery (Standard Range Plus) level include a 15-inch touchscreen, a navigation system, voice controls, Bluetooth, a Wi-Fi hotspot, remote control of some systems via a smartphone app, a rearview camera, and an audio system withinternet streaming radio and two USB ports. For standard safety features, there are forward collision warning and mitigation and blind-spot monitoring with collision avoidance.

The Premium Upgrades package adds LED foglights, heated and power-folding auto-dimming mirrors, a panoramic glass roof, heated seats, 12-way power-adjustable front seats, a power-adjustable steering column, simulated leather upholstery, wood interior trim, a covered center console, driver-seat memory functions, two additional USB ports and a premium audio system.

Note that after the Standard Range Plus model debuted, some of the above features were omitted, including internet streaming radio and live traffic information.

Selecting the Long Range model adds these features, plus heated rear seats and a 14-speaker audio system.

For the Performance trim, Tesla also offers a Performance Upgrade package (also required on all Performance models at the time of this review) that includes 20-inch wheels, performance tires, a lowered suspension, a carbon-fiber spoiler, upgraded brakes and a higher-speed limiter.

Also available is the Enhanced Autopilot option that adds adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assist, automatic lane changing and self-parking. This package is added to later models as standard equipment.

Also available in later models is the Full Self-Driving Capability feature, which adds automated parallel and perpendicular parking, additional fine-tuning to the way Autopilot behaves on the highway, and a summon feature that calls the Model S to your location in a parking lot. 

Nineteen-inch wheels are available as a stand-alone option.

Which Model 3 trim does Edmunds recommend?

One of the Model 3's big selling points is its range, and we think most buyers should strongly consider the Long Range Battery version. It boosts range by 50 miles, which will undoubtedly help as you hop from Supercharger to Supercharger on long road trips. As a bonus, selecting the larger battery pack increases power output significantly, making the Tesla's instant acceleration feel even more impressive.

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Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Satellite radio
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Keyless Ignition
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Cruise control
optional
optional
optional
optional
optional
Adaptive cruise control
optional
optional
optional
optional
optional
Parking assistance
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Upholstery
cloth
cloth
leatherette
leatherette
leatherette
Heated seats
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Sunroof
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
all wheel drive
Engine power
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Not available
Engine torque
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Engine displacement
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Engine configuration
Electric
Electric
Electric
Electric
Electric
Transmission
1-speed direct drive
1-speed direct drive
1-speed direct drive
1-speed direct drive
1-speed direct drive
Tire size
235/45R18
235/45R18
235/45R18
235/45R18
235/35R20
Wheel size
18 X 8.5-in
18 X 8.5-in
18 X 8.5-in
18 X 8.5-in
20 X 8.5-in
Wheel type
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
138 / 124 / 131 MPGe
140 / 124 / 133 MPGe
136 / 123 / 130 MPGe
128 / 117 / 123 MPGe
120 / 112 / 116 MPGe
Fuel Capacity
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Driving Range (city/hwy)
See EPA Electricity Range
See EPA Electricity Range
See EPA Electricity Range
See EPA Electricity Range
See EPA Electricity Range
Fuel Type
electric
electric
electric
electric
electric
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Battery

Battery

Battery

Battery

Battery

EPA Electricity Range
220 mi.
240 mi.
310 mi.
264 mi.
310 mi.
EPA KWh / 100 mi.
26
25
26
27
29
Time To Charge Battery (At 240V)
8.5 hr.
9.5 hr.
10.0 hr.
10.0 hr.
10.0 hr.
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Curb weight
3,627 lb.
4,072 lb.
3,686 lb.
4,072 lb.
Ground Clearance
5.5 in.
5.5 in.
5.5 in.
5.5 in.
5.5 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
82.2 in.
82.2 in.
82.2 in.
82.2 in.
82.2 in.
Overall Width without Mirrors
72.8 in.
72.8 in.
72.8 in.
72.8 in.
72.8 in.
Height
56.8 in.
56.8 in.
56.8 in.
56.8 in.
56.8 in.
Length
184.8 in.
184.8 in.
184.8 in.
184.8 in.
184.8 in.
Wheelbase
113.2 in.
113.2 in.
113.2 in.
113.2 in.
113.2 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
15.0 cu. ft.
15.0 cu. ft.
15.0 cu. ft.
15.0 cu. ft.
15.0 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
40.3 in.
40.3 in.
40.3 in.
40.3 in.
40.3 in.
Front Leg Room
42.7 in.
42.7 in.
42.7 in.
42.7 in.
42.7 in.
Front Shoulder Room
56.3 in.
56.3 in.
56.3 in.
56.3 in.
56.3 in.
Rear Head Room
37.7 in.
37.7 in.
37.7 in.
37.7 in.
37.7 in.
Rear Leg Room
35.2 in.
35.2 in.
35.2 in.
35.2 in.
35.2 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
54.0 in.
54.0 in.
54.0 in.
54.0 in.
54.0 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
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Average Cost Per Mile
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Depreciation
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Financing
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Taxes & Fees
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Fuel
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Insurance
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Maintenance
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Repairs
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
All Black, leatherette
All Black, leatherette
Black and White, leatherette
All Black, leatherette
Black and White, leatherette
All Black, leatherette
Black and White, leatherette
All Black, leatherette
Black and White, leatherette
Exterior
Red Multi-Coat
Midnight Silver Metallic
Pearl White Multi-Coat
Solid Black
Deep Blue Metallic
Red Multi-Coat
Midnight Silver Metallic
Pearl White Multi-Coat
Solid Black
Deep Blue Metallic
Red Multi-Coat
Midnight Silver Metallic
Pearl White Multi-Coat
Solid Black
Deep Blue Metallic
Red Multi-Coat
Midnight Silver Metallic
Pearl White Multi-Coat
Solid Black
Deep Blue Metallic
Red Multi-Coat
Midnight Silver Metallic
Pearl White Multi-Coat
Solid Black
Deep Blue Metallic