Which 2026 Tesla Model 3 trim should you buy?
$36,990 to $54,990. What each step up the ladder costs and what becomes standard for the money, cheapest first, from Tesla's own press kit — so you can see where the price goes before a dealer walks you up it.
Most standard equipment per dollar: Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive RWD → Model 3 Premium Rear-Wheel Drive RWD, +$5,500 for 14 features made standard.
Thinnest step: Model 3 Premium Rear-Wheel Drive RWD → Model 3 Premium All-Wheel Drive AWD, +$5,000 for 1 feature made standard.
Cheapest all-wheel or four-wheel drive: Model 3 Premium All-Wheel Drive AWD at $47,490.
Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive $36,990
The entry point. Everything below is measured from here.
Model 3 Premium Rear-Wheel Drive $42,490
+$5,500 over the Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive RWD.
Standard here, not on the Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive RWD: 8" Second-row touchscreen, 9 Speaker audio system, Battery & Drive Unit Warranty: 8 years or 120,000 mi, whichever comes first, Customizable wraparound ambient lighting, Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive, FM radio, First-row heated and ventilated seats, Frequency dependent shock absorbers, Perforated vegan leather, Power-adjust and heated steering wheel, Power-folding and auto-dimming side-view mirrors, Second-row heated seats, Second-row touchscreen-adjust air vents, Supercharging Max 250 kW; Pay Per Use
Model 3 Premium All-Wheel Drive $47,490
+$5,000 over the Model 3 Premium Rear-Wheel Drive RWD.
Standard here, not on the Model 3 Premium Rear-Wheel Drive RWD: 15 Speaker audio system, including 2 subwoofers
Model 3 Performance All-Wheel Drive $54,990
+$7,500 over the Model 3 Premium All-Wheel Drive AWD.
Standard here, not on the Model 3 Premium All-Wheel Drive AWD: Drive Modes: Chill, Standard, Insane, Electronic continuously variable shock absorbers, First-row heated and ventilated sport seats
Each trim is measured against the nearest cheaper trim with the same drivetrain and powertrain, so a step shows equipment rather than the price of all-wheel drive. "Standard here" means the press kit lists it as standard on this trim and not as standard on the one below — it may have been an option there. MSRP excludes destination. Confirm a specific car against its window sticker.
Compare two trims side by side → Back to the 2026 Tesla Model 3
Common questions about the 2026 Tesla Model 3 trims
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich 2026 Tesla Model 3 trim is the best value?
On standard equipment per dollar, the step from the Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive RWD to the Model 3 Premium Rear-Wheel Drive RWD: $5,500 more for 14 features the press kit lists as standard on the Model 3 Premium Rear-Wheel Drive RWD and not on the Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive RWD. Whether those features are worth it to you is the real answer — the list is on this page.
How much do the 2026 Tesla Model 3 trims cost?
4 trims, from $36,990 for the Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive RWD to $54,990 for the Model 3 Performance All-Wheel Drive AWD. Manufacturer MSRP, excluding destination, options, taxes and dealer fees.
What is the cheapest 2026 Tesla Model 3 with all-wheel drive?
The Model 3 Premium All-Wheel Drive AWD, at $47,490 MSRP.