Is the 2027 Tesla Model Y a good car?
Yes.
4 of 4 checks
- Crash stars
- 5 of 5 stars
- Pass
- Value kept, 3 years
- 70%
- Pass
- Price
- $39,990
- Pass
- Fuel cost
- $655 a year
- Pass
Compared with 2027 SUVs. Cheapest trim.
Four checks
Source marks: one source
| Check | This car | Compared with | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crash test stars | 5 of 5 stars | 4 or more | Yes | |
| Value kept after 3 years | 70% | Median 63% | 174 | Yes |
| Price RWD | $39,990 | Median $50,943 | 114 | Yes |
| Fuel cost a year RWD | $655 a year | Median $2,132 a year | 102 | Yes |
- Stars pass at 4 or more.
- Price and fuel cost pass at or under the class median.
- Value kept passes at or over the median.
- Yes when the car passes more than half of the checks.
- Price and fuel cost use the cheapest trim with the number. Stars use the lowest version.
- Value kept: KBB value now divided by original MSRP, 2023 SUVs.
Fuel: 12,000 miles a year. Gas $4.35 (EIA, week of Oct 5, 2026). Power 18.19 cents per kWh.
Good for what
Checks for one use each. They do not change the answer above.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | Yes | 4 of 4 parts |
| First car | Yes | 4 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | Yes | $47 vs $154 a month |
| Seniors | No | 1 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | No | 6.6 in, top 84% |
| Worth the money | Yes | 24% below predicted |
| Good buy | Yes | No rival beats it |
- Each check uses the cheapest trim that has the number. The trim is named.
- A check passes when it misses at most 1 part.
Is the Model Y a good family car?
Yes. Passes 4 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats RWD | 5 seats | 5 or more | Not listed | Yes |
| Rear legroom RWD | 40.5 in | Median 38.7 in | 98 | Yes |
| Rear headroom RWD | 39.4 in | Median 38.9 in | 98 | Yes |
| Cargo behind the last row RWD | 30.2 cu ft | Median 25.5 cu ft | 100 | Yes |
Is the Model Y a good first car?
Yes. Passes 4 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price RWD | $39,990 | Median $50,943 | 114 | Yes |
| Horsepower RWD | 295 hp | 178 hp to 392 hp | 106 | Yes |
| Length RWD | 188.7 in | Median 191.9 in | 109 | Yes |
| Turning circle RWD | 39.8 ft | Median 39.1 ft | 96 | No |
| Fuel cost per mile RWD | 5.5 cents | Median 17.8 cents | 102 | Yes |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the Model Y a good commuter car?
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $4.35 (EIA, week of Oct 5, 2026). Power 18.19 cents per kWh.
Yes. $47 a month to commute. Class median $154.
- Miles a month
- 867
- Trim
- RWD
- This car
- $47
- Median of 102 SUVs
- $154
Is the Model Y a good car for seniors?
No. Passes 1 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 6.4 in clearance, 63.8 in tall | 6.7 to 8.4 in clearance, 64.8 to 71.0 in tall | 82 | No |
| Front headroom RWD | 41.0 in | Median 40.1 in | 99 | Yes |
| Turning circle RWD | 39.8 ft | Median 39.1 ft | 96 | 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 84% of 92 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- AWD, 6.6 in
- Compared with
- 92 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the Model Y worth the money?
Yes. Priced 24% below cars like it.
- Price, RWD
- $39,990
- Predicted price
- $52,673
- Gap
- -$12,683 (-24%)
- Typical price error
- 12% median, 128 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2027 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the Model Y a good buy?
Yes. No rival beats it on all four.
Compared with 511 trims of other makes, SUVs, 2027.
What this cannot tell you
Your prices, use and trim may differ.
No sales data per model, so complaints are not scored.
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