Tesla Trade-In Value Calculator: Estimate Your Car's Worth
Estimate your Tesla's trade-in value and what it could fetch in a private sale — and see how much purchased FSD adds. Use it to sanity-check the offer Tesla or a dealer gives you.
How Tesla trade-ins work
You enter your VIN, mileage, condition and photos in the Tesla app or on the order page and get an estimate. Tesla confirms the final value when you drop the car off at delivery. Trade-ins are applied to a new or used Tesla purchase, and you can trade in cars of any brand.
Trade-in or sell privately?
- Trade-in: fast and simple, and in many states you only pay sales tax on the price difference.
- Private sale: usually 7–15% more money, but you handle the listing, test drives and paperwork.
- Instant-offer buyers (Carvana, CarMax and similar) sit in between — get one to compare.
What FSD does to your value
Purchased FSD that stays with the car can add a few thousand dollars in a private sale to a buyer who wants it. Trade-in offers often credit little for it. If you're buying another Tesla, check whether your FSD can move to the new car instead — see our FSD Transfer Checker.
Frequently asked questions
How accurate is this Tesla trade-in calculator?
It's a rough range based on average resale values by model, adjusted for mileage and condition. Real offers depend on local demand, options, paint, wheels and battery health. Get Tesla's offer in the app and one instant offer to compare.
Does Tesla take trade-ins from other brands?
Yes. Tesla accepts trade-ins of any make, applied toward the purchase of a Tesla.
Does FSD increase trade-in value?
Purchased FSD that transfers with the car can raise its private-sale value. Trade-in offers often give it little credit, so selling privately can be worth more if you have FSD.
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