For the Tesla Model 3, the monthly payment is only part of the cost. The total-cost factor adds upfront costs; the calculator compares lease, finance and cash purchase using the same assumptions.
Common Questions about the Tesla Model 3
What is a good leasing factor for the Tesla Model 3?
The available sample is too small for a robust model median. Enter the terms from your own offer in our Leasing Factor Calculator and compare them with the overall market.
What are the monthly costs for the Model 3?
The available sample does not support a robust model median. Upfront and transfer costs vary and belong in the total cost factor. Insurance, vehicle tax and maintenance are additional. Our calculator compares all three decision paths using your figures.
Is leasing the Model 3 worth it?
The example calculation assumes 35% depreciation in the first year. Replace this model input with a residual-value assumption that fits the specific car and compare lease and purchase including opportunity costs.
Is the Tesla Model 3 stable in value?
The page uses 35% first-year depreciation as an editable model assumption, not as a current market assessment. The residual value is particularly hard to predict for electric cars. In a lease, the contract determines which return-related costs you carry.
Compare lease and purchase using your figures
Market data can put a lease offer in context, but it cannot decide between leasing and buying. Enter your actual lease terms, purchase price and residual-value assumption to compare both paths over the same period.