Is the 2021 Tesla Model Y a good car?
No.
3 of 6checks
- First car: 3 of 5. Price $39,990. Class median $39,195.
- Seniors: 1 of 3. Clearance 6.6 in. Class middle half 7.3 to 8.4 in.
- Off-road: 6.6 in clearance. Top 93% of 132.
- Not enough data: good buy.
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | Yes | 4 of 4 parts |
| First car | No | 3 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | Yes | $38 vs $116 a month |
| Seniors | No | 1 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | No | 6.6 in, top 93% |
| Worth the money | Yes | 13% below predicted |
| Good buy | Not enough data | N/A |
- Each check compares the cheapest trim with the number to its class.
- A check passes when it misses at most 1 part.
- Yes when the car passes more than half of its checks.
Is the Model Y a good family car?
Yes. Passes 4 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 seats | 5 or more | N/A | Yes |
| Rear legroom | 40.5 in | Median 38.2 in | 131 | Yes |
| Rear headroom | 39.4 in | Median 38.9 in | 131 | Yes |
| Cargo behind the last row | 30.2 cu ft | Median 22.9 cu ft | 140 | Yes |
Is the Model Y a good first car?
No. Passes 3 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $39,990 | Median $39,195 | 144 | No |
| Horsepower | 271 hp | 155 hp to 349 hp | 145 | Yes |
| Length | 187.0 in | Median 188.6 in | 136 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 39.8 ft | Median 38.4 ft | 134 | No |
| Fuel cost per mile | 4.4 cents | Median 13.3 cents | 143 | Yes |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the Model Y a good commuter car?
Yes. $38 a month to commute. Class median $116.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $38
- Median of 143 SUVs
- $116
Is the Model Y a good car for seniors?
No. Passes 1 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 6.6 in clearance, 63.9 in tall | 7.3 to 8.4 in clearance, 64.8 to 69.8 in tall | 123 | No |
| Front headroom | 41.0 in | Median 39.8 in | 134 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 39.8 ft | Median 38.4 ft | 134 | No |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the Model Y a good off-road vehicle?
No. 6.6 in clearance. Top 93% of 132 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- Long Range AWD, 6.6 in
- Cohort
- 132 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the Model Y worth the money?
Yes. Priced 13% below cars like it.
- Price, Standard Range RWD
- $39,990
- Predicted price
- $45,839
- Gap
- -$5,849 (-13%)
- Model error
- 14% median, 277 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2021 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the Model Y a good buy?
Not enough data.
What this cannot tell you
No safety, reliability or insurance data.
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