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Tesla Model 3 vs. Tesla Model Y

$40,380*

$45,380*

Ratings Unavailable

Lease Prices Unavailable

Lease Prices Unavailable

138 city/126 hwy*

Not Standard*

Electric

Electric

RWD*

RWD*

Tesla Model 3 Automatic Emergency Braking is standard
Tesla Model Y Automatic Emergency Braking is standard

4 yr / 50k mi

4 yr / 50k mi

271 hp*

295 hp*

Tesla Model 3 Blind Spot System is standard
Tesla Model Y Blind Spot System is standard
Tesla Model 3 Surround View Camera is standard
Tesla Model Y Surround View Camera is optional
Tesla Model 3 Adaptive Cruise Control is standard
Tesla Model Y Adaptive Cruise Control is standard
Tesla Model 3 Remote Engine Start is unequipped
Tesla Model Y Remote Engine Start is unequipped
Tesla Model 3 Parking Sensors is standard
Tesla Model Y Parking Sensors is standard
Tesla Model 3 Multi-Zone Climate Control is unequipped
Tesla Model Y Multi-Zone Climate Control is unequipped
Tesla Model 3 Premium Audio is optional
Tesla Model Y Premium Audio is unequipped

Electric

Electric

271 hp*

295 hp*

Tesla Model 3 Horsepower RPM is unequipped

7000 rpm

310 lb-ft*

309 lb-ft*

138 MPGe*

Unavailable*

126 MPGe*

Unavailable*

132 MPGe*

Unavailable*

272 mile*

260 mile*

Tesla Model 3 Level 1 Charging Time is unequipped

50.0 hours

10.4 hours*

6.25 hours*

Tesla

Tesla

60.0 kWh*

60.0 kWh*

Unavailable*

1.0 Hours

Automatic

Automatic

1

1

LED

LED

Tesla Model 3 Auto On/Off Headlamps is standard
Tesla Model Y Auto On/Off Headlamps is standard
Tesla Model 3 Auto On/Off High Beams is standard
Tesla Model Y Auto On/Off High Beams is standard

Rain Sensing

Rain Sensing

Tesla Model 3 Fog Lamps is optional
Tesla Model Y Fog Lamps is standard
Tesla Model 3 Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) is standard
Tesla Model Y Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) is standard
Tesla Model 3 Heated Side Mirrors is standard
Tesla Model Y Heated Side Mirrors is standard
Tesla Model 3 Memory Side Mirrors is standard
Tesla Model Y Memory Side Mirrors is standard

Power

Power

Tesla Model 3 Power Side Mirrors is standard
Tesla Model Y Power Side Mirrors is standard

Power

Power

Tesla Model 3 Panoramic Moonroof is unequipped
Tesla Model Y Panoramic Moonroof is standard
Tesla Model 3 Power Trunk/Liftgate is unequipped
Tesla Model Y Power Trunk/Liftgate is standard

Not Standard*

Not Standard*

Tesla Model 3 Tow Hitch is unequipped
Tesla Model Y Tow Hitch is optional

18 in*

19 in*

18 in*

19 in*

Alloy

Alloy

P235/45WR18*

P255/45WR19*

P235/45WR18*

P255/45WR19*

Premium Synthetic

Premium Synthetic

1 way

1 way

1 way

1 way

Power

Power

Multi-Level

Multi-Level

Multi-Level

Multi-Level

Bucket

Bucket

1 setting

1 setting

Bench

Bench

Tesla Model 3 2nd Row Trunk Pass-Through is standard
Tesla Model Y 2nd Row Trunk Pass-Through is standard
Tesla Model 3 Third Row Seating is unequipped

Not Standard*

Tesla Model 3 Floor Mats is optional
Tesla Model Y Floor Mats is standard
Tesla Model 3 Power Windows is standard
Tesla Model Y Power Windows is standard
Tesla Model 3 Power Locks is standard
Tesla Model Y Power Locks is standard
Tesla Model 3 Remote Keyless Entry is standard
Tesla Model Y Remote Keyless Entry is standard
Tesla Model 3 Proximity Keyless Entry is standard
Tesla Model Y Proximity Keyless Entry is standard
Tesla Model 3 Keyless Ignition is standard
Tesla Model Y Keyless Ignition is standard

Dual-Zone

Dual-Zone

Wood

Wood

Tesla Model 3 Audio Steering Wheels Controls is standard
Tesla Model Y Audio Steering Wheels Controls is standard
Tesla Model 3 Heated Steering Wheel is standard
Tesla Model Y Heated Steering Wheel is standard

Adaptive Cruise Control*

Adaptive Cruise Control*

Tesla Model 3 Auto Dimming Rearview Mirror is standard
Tesla Model Y Auto Dimming Rearview Mirror is standard
Tesla Model 3 AM/FM is standard
Tesla Model Y AM/FM is standard
Tesla Model 3 HD Radio is standard
Tesla Model Y HD Radio is standard

Unavailable*

Tesla Model Y Number Of Speakers is unequipped

Not Standard*

Tesla Model Y Premium Audio is unequipped

Front

Front

Single

Tesla Model Y Rear Entertainment System Monitors is unequipped
Tesla Model 3 In-Car WiFi is standard
Tesla Model Y In-Car WiFi is standard
Tesla Model 3 Navigation is standard
Tesla Model Y Navigation is standard
Tesla Model 3 Bluetooth is standard
Tesla Model Y Bluetooth is standard
Tesla Model 3 Brake Assist is standard
Tesla Model Y Brake Assist is standard
Tesla Model 3 Automatic Braking is standard
Tesla Model Y Automatic Braking is standard

Monitor

Monitor

Active Lane Keep Assist

Active Lane Keep Assist

Tesla Model 3 Backup Camera is standard
Tesla Model Y Backup Camera is standard
Tesla Model 3 Around View Camera is standard
Tesla Model Y Around View Camera is optional

Rear*

Rear*

Tesla Model 3 Rear Cross-Traffic Alert is standard
Tesla Model Y Rear Cross-Traffic Alert is standard
Tesla Model 3 Traction Control is standard
Tesla Model Y Traction Control is standard
Tesla Model 3 Stability Control is standard
Tesla Model Y Stability Control is standard

Warning Lamp

Warning Lamp

Front

Front

Front and Rear

Front and Rear

Tesla Model 3 Knee Airbags is standard
Tesla Model Y Knee Airbags is standard

Disc

Disc

Disc

Disc

4 yr

4 yr

50000 mi

50000 mi

4 yr*

8 yr*

50000 mi*

120000 mi*

12 yr

12 yr

Unlimited mi

Unlimited mi

4 yr

4 yr

50000 mi

50000 mi

8 yr

Not Standard*

100000 mi

Unavailable*

12.6 in*

14.0 in

13.2 in

13.2 in

40.3 in

41.0 in

42.7 in

41.8 in

53.4 in

53.8 in

56.3 in

56.4 in

37.7 in

39.4 in*

35.2 in

40.5 in*

52.4 in

50.6 in*

54.0 in

54.0 in

Tesla Model 3 3rd Row Head Room is unequipped

Unavailable*

Tesla Model 3 3rd Row Leg Room is unequipped

Unavailable*

Tesla Model 3 3rd Row Hip Room is unequipped

Unavailable*

Tesla Model 3 3rd Row Shoulder Room is unequipped

Unavailable*

72.8 in

75.6 in

56.8 in*

63.9 in

113.2 in

113.8 in

Tesla Model 3 Ground Clearance Min is unequipped

6.6 in

38.8 ft

39.8 ft

3862.0 lbs*

4154.0 lbs*

4742 lbs*

Unavailable*

880 lbs*

Unavailable*

19.8 ft³

Tesla Model Y Trunk Volume Max is unequipped

2 passenger

Unavailable*

3 passenger

Unavailable*

5 passenger

5 passenger*

5 passenger

5 passenger*

19.8 ft³

30.2 ft³*

Tesla Model 3 Cargo Capacity w/2nd Row Folded is unequipped

76.0 ft³*

Tesla Model 3 Cargo Capacity w/3rd Row Folded is unequipped

30.2 ft³*

Tesla Model 3 Standard Towing Capacity is unequipped

Unavailable*

Tesla Model 3 Maximum Towing Capacity is unequipped

3500 lbs

Pricing

When comparing the Tesla Model 3 and the Tesla Model Y, it is important to look at price, fuel economy, and standard features. Starting with price, the Tesla Model 3 is less expensive with a starting MSRP of $40,380 and the similarly equipped Tesla Model Y starts at $45,380.