2018 Tesla Model 3
5YJ3E1EA8JF156408

Lot sold Winning bet: $4 950 USD Sales records: 1 Average price: $ 6 502 USD View stats

2018 Tesla Model 3 VIN 5YJ3E1EA8JF156408 was sold at Copart for $4 950 USD. Last known mileage — 78 520 mi. This page includes photos, sale history, market estimate and similar TESLA MODEL listings.

Characteristics

Seller Reserve Price
VIN 5YJ3E1EA8JF156408
Auction Copart
Mileage 78,520 mi 126,365 km
Auction Date (UTC) 07/16/2026 19:00
Color Black
Transmission Automatic
Fuel ELECTRIC
Drive REAR WHEEL DRIVE
Key Keys Present
Cost of repair $ 16 682 USD
Market value $ 17 906 USD
Primary damage Rear End
Secondary damage Side

Trade history

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Exterior condition

2 damages · 2 zones
Damage map
1 2
1 Rear
Primary damage: REAR END
2 Other
Secondary damage: SIDE
AI Analysis
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Expert Conclusion 4/10
Repair Complexity: High
Risk of Hidden Damage: High

Extensive labor required for rear structural alignment, replacement of bumper assemblies, and potential electrical sensor calibration for Tesla Autopilot systems.

Advantages
Sold by Insurance (high transparency)
Interior appears well-maintained and clean
Key present
Relatively low mileage for the model year
Disadvantages
Primary rear-end collision risk to battery/chassis
Repair cost ($16,682) is extremely high relative to market value ($17,906)
High complexity of Tesla sensor recalibration
Proceed with Caution

While the insurance seller status is a major advantage for documentation, the primary rear-end impact carries a high risk of frame/unibody misalignment. On a Tesla, rear impacts often affect battery cooling lines and ultrasonic/camera sensor mounting geometry. The repair cost is very close to the market value, leaving a thin margin for error.

Airbags: Not Visible Glass: Intact
Damage
Severe Rear Bumper & Fascia — Completely missing/removed, exposing structural reinforcement and impact bar. Significant impact damage evident.
Moderate Rear Quarter Panels — Visible misalignment and surface damage on the rear passenger-side quarter panel area.
Moderate Rear Trunk/Tailgate — Likely structural misalignment due to the primary rear-end collision impact.
Moderate Front Bumper/Fascia — Scuffing and potential underlying sensor/mounting damage on the lower front assembly.
Minor Side Body Panels — Light scuffing and dirt accumulation along the lower rocker panels and doors.
Generated by Artificial Intelligence for reference
VIN Decoder 5YJ3E1EA8JF156408
A B S Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control Optional
Adaptive Driving Beam Standard
Airbag Location Front 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Airbag Location Knee 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Airbag Location Side 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Auto High Beam Standard
Auto Reverse System Standard
Automatic Pedestrian Alerting Sound Standard
Axles 2
Base Price 46000.00
Blind Spot Monitor Standard
Body Class Sedan/Saloon
C I B Standard
Daytime Running Light Standard
Doors 4
Dynamic Brake Support Standard
E S C Standard
E V Drive Unit Single Motor
Electrification Level BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle)
Forward Collision Warning Standard
Fuel Type Electric
G V W R Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
G V W R_to Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Keyless Ignition Standard
Lane Departure Warning Standard
Lane Keep System Standard
Make TESLA
Manufacturer TESLA, INC.
Model Model 3
Model Year 2018
Other Engine Info Single Motor - Standard
Other Restraint System Info Type 2 manual seatbelts (FR, SR*3), PODS
Park Assist Standard
Pedestrian Automatic Emergency Braking Standard
Plant City FREMONT
Plant Country UNITED STATES (USA)
Plant State CALIFORNIA
Rear Visibility System Standard
Seat Belts All Manual
Seat Rows 2
Seats 5
Steering Location Left-Hand Drive (LHD)
T P M S Direct
Traction Control Standard
Transmission Speeds 1
Transmission Style Automatic
V I N 5YJ3E1EA8JF156408
Vehicle Descriptor 5YJ3E1EA*JF
Vehicle Type PASSENGER CAR
Wheelbase 113.20
Wheels 4
Vehicle Valuation (USA) 5YJ3E1EA8JF156408
0 Luxury
1 Electric
At Recycler No
Auction Announcement Within45 Days No
Battery Range 310
Colors
Black, Blue, Gray, Red, Silver, White
Colors
Black, Blue, Red, Silver, White, Gray
Display Name Tesla
Display Name Long Range Sedan 4D
Display Name 2018
Display Name Model 3
Display Name Tesla
Display Name Mid Range Sedan 4D
Display Name 2018
Display Name Model 3
Drivetrains RWD
Drivetrains RWD
Engines AC Electric Motor
Engines AC Electric Motor
Flood Damage No
Frame Damage No
Government Use No
Has Accidents Yes
Insurance Owned No
Livery Use No
Miles 72580
Not Actual Mileage No
Options
Traction Control, Electronic Stability Control, ABS (4-Wheel), Alarm System, Keyless Entry, Air Conditioning, Power Windows, Power Steering, AM/FM Stereo, Premium Sound, Navigation System, Bluetooth Wireless, Backup Camera, Dual Air Bags, Side Air Bags, Head Curtain Air Bags, Knee Air Bags, Enhanced Autopilot, Full-Self Driving Capability, Heated Seats, Dual Power Seats, Daytime Running Lights, LED Headlamps, Fog Lights, Rear Spoiler, Alloy Wheels, Premium Wheels, Premium Wheels 19"+
Options
Hill Start Assist, Traction Control, Electronic Stability Control, ABS (4-Wheel), Alarm System, Keyless Entry, Air Conditioning, Power Windows, Power Steering, AM/FM Stereo, Navigation System, Bluetooth Wireless, Backup Camera, Dual Air Bags, Side Air Bags, F&R Head Curtain Air Bags, Knee Air Bags, Enhanced Autopilot, Full-Self Driving Capability, Heated Seats, Daytime Running Lights, LED Headlamps, Alloy Wheels, Premium Wheels 19"+
Original Owner No
Police Use No
Previously Canadian No
Report Date 2026-07-16
Salvage No
Taxi Use No
Title Brand No
Transmissions Single-Speed Fixed Gear
Transmissions Single-Speed Fixed Gear
Used As Rental No
Market Price Analysis (USA) 5YJ3E1EA8JF156408
Vehicle
Make TESLA
Model MODEL 3 2WD
Trim 4D SEDAN LONG RANGE BATTERY
Year 2018
Color Black
Odometer 78,520 mi
Typical Listing Price
Adjusted average $20,700
Base value $20,100
Avg odometer 78,056 mi
Color adjustment $-130
Odometer adjustment $-40
Weekly depreciation $197
Private seller price $19,785
Fair Purchase Price
Adjusted average $20,000
Base value $19,400
Avg odometer 78,056 mi
Color adjustment $-120
Odometer adjustment $-40
Weekly depreciation $198
Fair market purchase price — $20,000.
Vehicle Data 5YJ3E1EA8JF156408
Vehicle
Make Tesla
Model Model 3
Year 2018
Country US
Long Range Battery
Name Long Range Battery RWD
Body style 4dr Car
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
Doors 4
MSRP $49,000
Invoice $0
Mid Range Battery
Name Mid Range Battery RWD
Body style 4dr Car
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
Doors 4
MSRP $46,000
Invoice $0
Supply & Demand (USA) 5YJ3E1EA8JF156408
Vehicle
Make Tesla
Model Model 3
Year 2018
Market Overview
Supply level Low
Demand level Neutral
Avg days to sell 39 days
DSO 25 days
Ingest date 2026-07-13
Listings (90d)
Sold 2391
Active listings 675
Final price calculator Estimated value
Estimated value Current bid ($2,250)
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2 Auction fees
3 Trucking to port CA · CA - SAN JOSE
$320
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~$554
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