Model 3 vs Model Y

Every trim side by side from tesla.com: price, range, speed, space and monthly cost. Pick what matters and get a straight answer.

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What matters most to you?

Model 3. It starts $3,000 lower.

Model 3 RWD is $36,990 and Model Y RWD is $39,990 on tesla.com, before the $1,390 destination fee. Leases: $419/mo vs $499/mo with $3,000 down.

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Price by trim

■ Model 3 · ■ Model Y

Range by trim

EPA est.

Model 3 vs Model Y specs

tesla.com · 12 Oct 2026

Trim	Price 3 / Y	Range	0-60 mph	Lease /mo
RWD	$36,990 / $39,990	321 / 321 mi	5.8 / 6.8 s	$419 / $499
Premium RWD	$42,490 / $45,990	363 / 355 mi	4.9 / 5.4 s	$429 / $599
Premium AWD	$47,490 / $49,990	346 / 327 mi	3.8 / 4.3 s	$499 / $699
Performance	$54,990 / $57,990	316 / 306 mi	2.9 / 3.3 s	$649 / $799
AWD (Model Y only)	$41,990	294 mi	4.6 s	$549

Prices before the $1,390 destination fee, $250 order fee and taxes. Lease = $3,000 down, 36 months, 10,000 mi/yr. Cargo: Model 3 24 cu ft, Model Y 76 cu ft. Sources: Model 3 design, Model Y design, checked 12 Oct 2026; leases from our Tesla lease page.

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What Elon promised

Model Y becomes the world's best-selling vehicle in 2023Delivered Model Y the world's best-selling vehicle in 2022Missed $39,000 Standard Range Model Y in 2021Missed $35,000 Model 3 ships 3–6 months after 5k/weekDelivered Late

Questions

Is Model 3 or Model Y better?

Model 3 is cheaper ($3,000 less at the base trim) and quicker. Model Y has 76 cu ft of cargo vs 24, sits higher and can tow 3,500 lb. Pick on space: the range is close.

How much more is a Model Y than a Model 3?

On tesla.com (12 Oct 2026): Model 3 from $36,990, Model Y from $39,990, a $3,000 gap. Both add a $1,390 destination fee and $250 order fee.

Which has more range, Model 3 or Model Y?

The longest-range trims are Model 3 Premium RWD at 363 mi and Model Y Premium RWD at 355 mi (EPA est.). Base RWD: 321 mi for both.

Is Model Y bigger than Model 3?

Yes. Model Y is a crossover with a hatchback and 76 cu ft of cargo space. Model 3 is a sedan with 24 cu ft. Both seat 5.

What does each cost per month?

With tesla.com's financing defaults, Model Y RWD is $569/mo and Model 3 RWD $539/mo. Run your own numbers in the Tesla loan calculator.

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