What do side 2021 TESLA MODEL S models sell for?

Across 44 recorded sales of the 2021 TESLA MODEL S with side damage, the median was $15,200, from $9,500 to $19,600. That is 12% above the $13,600 median for the model across every damage type, over the last 36 months. Estimates from past sales, not a valuation.

Was $15,200 a good price for this 2021 TESLA MODEL S?

521 comparable 2021 TESLA MODEL S listings sold at auction for a median of $13,600, spanning $6,500 to $21,400. At $15,200 this one went 12% above that median. Auction prices reflect as-is condition, so the gap usually comes down to damage severity, mileage and whether the car runs.

How much below its undamaged value did this TESLA MODEL S sell for?

The insurer put this 2021 TESLA MODEL S's pre-damage retail value at $48,928. It sold for $15,200 — 69% below that. A gap this size is normal for auction vehicles: the buyer takes on the repair cost, the paperwork and the risk that damage is worse than the photos show.

What does a salvage title mean for this TESLA MODEL S?

This 2021 TESLA MODEL S was sold on a salvage title. A salvage title means an insurer declared the vehicle a total loss. Repairing it and passing a state inspection can convert it to a rebuilt title, which stays on the record permanently and affects resale value.

This TESLA MODEL S has side and rear end damage — how does that affect it?

Damage recorded in two areas usually points to a heavier impact than either label suggests on its own, and it raises the odds of structural damage behind the panels. The auction records the primary and secondary areas only; it does not assess the frame. Photographs and, where available, a physical inspection are the only way to judge how far it goes.

What does "ENHANCED" mean on this listing?

ENHANCED is the auction's own condition note for this 2021 TESLA MODEL S. It marks a lot the auction has given extra listing prominence, not a statement about condition. Anything beyond that has to come from the photos and a physical inspection.

2021 TESLA MODEL S BLUE - 5YJSA1E53MF443685 | $15,200

5YJSA1E53MF443685 2021 TESLA MODEL S - Image 1

Price

$15,200

Auction service

COPART

Sale Date

4/25/2025

Lot

#43743535

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This vehicle was sold at COPART on April 25, 2025. We do not sell cars - we only provide auction history data.

Description

This is an entry presenting TESLA MODEL S manufactured in 2021, represented by 5YJSA1E53MF443685 VIN number.The auction took place on COPART and it's latest price was $15,200. Below you can find more details about this vehicle, including engine type, damage, transmission and odometer.

MakeTESLA
ModelMODEL S
VIN5YJSA1E53MF443685
Year2021
Body Style
Car KeysPRESENT
ColorBLUE
CylindersNONE
Document TypeSC - SALVAGE TITLE
DriveALL WHEEL DRIVE
Engine Type
Estimated Retail Value$48928
FuelELECTRIC
HighlightsENHANCED
LocationCA - SACRAMENTO
OdometerN/A
Primary DamageSIDE
Secondary DamageREAR END
Seller
SeriesN/A
TransmissionAUTOMATIC

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Market Price Comparison - 2021 TESLA MODEL S

Average market prices based on 521 recent auction sales. Prices vary by condition, mileage, and location.

Average USA Price

$13,600

Average Europe Price

$21,393

Price Range (USA)

$6,500 - $21,400

Note: These are median values from recent auction sales of 2021 TESLA MODEL S. Europe prices are estimated and may vary by country. Actual prices depend on vehicle condition, mileage, and market conditions.

How this 2021 TESLA MODEL S compares

Based on recorded auction sales of this model with side damage over the last 36 months. Figures are estimates drawn from past sales, not a valuation. Transport costs are indicative market rates, not quotes.

Against comparable sales: $15,200 — 12% above the $13,600 median across 521 sales
Against pre-damage value: 69% below the $48,928 estimated retail value
Side damage: Side examples of this model sell at a $15,200 median, 12% above the model average (44 comparable sales)
Keys: Present
Condition note: Enhanced
Title: Salvage Title
Secondary damage: Rear End
Nearest export port: Long Beach, roughly 200 mi — estimated $250-$350 to move it there by open carrier

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