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2021 Tesla Model X Price: Typical Asking Price & MSRP

A mileage-adjusted read of comparable active listings—not a quote for a specific VIN, trim, condition, or location.

Typical asking price

$38,777

Inside the middle half of current listings.

Price intelligence

A map of today's market

Typical asking price is in the typical market range

$25,450$48,296
Typical market range
$34,426–$39,293

Middle 50% of active listings

Typical asking price
$38,777

At typical mileage

Original MSRP range
$79,990–$99,990

2 sourced trims when new

Buyer context

Market pulse

What this means for you. It's market data, not a price for a specific car.

Where there's room on price

36

/ 100 (moderate)

Approx. 54 days of national supply — moderate negotiating leverage.

National supply

54

days of supply

Balanced market

Supply and demand are roughly balanced for the 2021 Tesla Model X.

Estimated dealer cost (invoice)

$73,591–$76,790

Estimated dealer invoice — about $79,990 MSRP minus a typical 4–8% manufacturer margin.

An estimate, not a sourced figure. Actual dealer invoice varies with manufacturer incentives, holdback, and regional pricing.

Typical asking price by trim

TrimTypical asking (at typical mileage)MSRPEst. dealer cost
Long Range Plus$37,913$79,990$73,591–$76,790
Performance$41,866$99,990$91,991–$95,990

Trim comparison

How each trim is priced

Estimated dealer cost Original MSRP Typical asking price
Trim
$32,947$68,952$104,956
Typical asking

Long Range Plus

$37,913

Long Range Plus: typical asking price $37,913, original MSRP $79,990, estimated dealer cost $73,591 to $76,790.

Performance

$41,866

Performance: typical asking price $41,866, original MSRP $99,990, estimated dealer cost $91,991 to $95,990.

All marks use the same price scale. Dealer cost is an estimate; original MSRP and typical asking price are shown for context, not as a guarantee of a particular vehicle’s price.

Out-the-door price by state

Out-the-door for a 2021 Tesla Model X runs about $39,088 in MT to $42,374 in NJ — the typical asking price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical dealer doc fee.

StateSales/use taxDoc + title + regOut-the-door
CA$2,811$110+$41,698
TX$2,424$332$41,533
FL$2,327$1,074+$42,178
NY$1,551$371$40,699
PA$2,327$587$41,691
IL$2,424$683$41,884
OH$2,230$444$41,451
GA$2,714$637$42,128
NC$1,163$793$40,733
WA$2,521$215+$41,513
OR$0$525$39,302

Estimates using each state's base tax rate. Local (city/county) taxes can add 1–3% in many areas, dealer doc fees vary, and some states base registration on vehicle value or weight (shown with a "+"). Trade-in tax credits are not included.

Out-the-door price by state: California, Texas, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, Georgia, North Carolina, Washington, Oregon

Safety & recalls

24 open NHTSA recalls on record for the 2021 Tesla Model X.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:AUTONOMOUS/SELF DRIVING:SOFTWARE

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Model S and Model X, 2017-2022 Model 3, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. The "rolling stop" functionality available as part of the Full Self-Driving (Beta) software may allow the vehicle to travel through an all-way stop intersection without first coming to a stop.

Remedy: Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update that disables the "rolling stop" functionality, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-001.

Campaign 22V037000 · 27/01/2022

AIR BAGS

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021 Model X and Model S vehicles. The driver's air bag cushion may tear during deployment.

Remedy: Tesla Service will replace the driver's air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 7, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-20-007.

Campaign 21V868000 · 09/11/2021

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Model S and Model X, 2017-2022 Model 3, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. The audible chime may not activate when the vehicle starts and the driver has not buckled their seat belt. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Remedy: Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 1, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-002.

Campaign 22V045000 · 01/02/2022

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Model S, Model 3, Model X, and 2020-2021 Model Y vehicles operating software version 2021.36.5.2. A communication error may cause false forward-collision warning (FCW) or unexpected activation of the automatic emergency brake (AEB) system.

Remedy: Tesla Service has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. The recall began October 25, 2021. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-00-004.

Campaign 21V846000 · 29/10/2021

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Model 3, Model S, Model X, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. A software error may cause a valve in the heat pump to open unintentionally and trap the refrigerant inside the evaporator, resulting in decreased defrosting performance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems."

Remedy: Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 1, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-18-002.

Campaign 22V050000 · 02/02/2022

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Model S, Model X, Model Y, and 2017-2022 Model 3 vehicles. The Boombox function allows sounds to be played through an external speaker while the vehicle is in motion, which may obscure the Pedestrian Warning System (PWS) sounds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles."

Remedy: Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update that will disable the Boombox functionality when the vehicle is in Drive, Neutral and Reverse modes, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 5, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-003. Note: This recall has been superseded by Recall 22V-235. Tesla's number for the new recall is SB-22-00-003.

Campaign 22V063000 · 04/02/2022

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Model X vehicles. The left or right front-row side curtain air bags may not deploy as intended when the windows are lowered. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."

Remedy: Tesla Service Centers will replace the left and right front-row side curtain air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 16, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-20-003.

Campaign 22V233000 · 08/04/2022

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Model Y, Model X, Model S, and 2017-2022 Model 3 vehicles. The Boombox function allows sounds to be played through an external speaker while the vehicle is in motion, which may obscure the Pedestrian Warning System (PWS) sounds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles."

Remedy: Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update that will disable the Boombox functionality when the vehicle is in Drive, Neutral and Reverse modes, including Summon and Smart Summon, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-003. Note: This recall supersedes recall 22V-063. Vehicles configured with Summon or Smart Summon and already remedied under 22V-063 will need to have the new remedy software installed.

Campaign 22V235000 · 12/04/2022

BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Model S, Model X, and 2022 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles operating certain firmware releases. The infotainment central processing unit (CPU) may overheat during the preparation or process of fast-charging, causing the CPU to lag or restart.

Remedy: Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update that will improve CPU temperature management, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 1, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-009.

Campaign 22V296000 · 03/05/2022

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017-2022 Model 3, 2020-2022 Model Y, and 2021-2022 Model S and Model X vehicles. The window automatic reversal system may not react correctly after detecting an obstruction. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."

Remedy: Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update of the automatic window reversal system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 31, 2032. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-013.

Campaign 22V702000 · 19/09/2022

STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Model S and Model X vehicles. The electronic power assist steering (EPAS) system may experience a loss of power steering assist when driving on rough roads or after hitting a pothole.

Remedy: Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update to recalibrate the EPAS system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 31, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-014.

Campaign 22V818000 · 01/11/2022

AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Model X vehicles. The restraint control module (RCM) calibration may cause the front passenger air bag to deploy incorrectly during certain low speed crashes. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Remedy: Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update to recalibrate the RCM, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2023. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-015.

Campaign 22V843000 · 15/11/2022

Source: NHTSA. Contact your dealer to schedule a free recall repair.

Questions buyers ask

What is the typical asking price for a 2021 Tesla Model X?

Used 2021 Tesla Model X listings ask about $38,777 at typical mileage, with most listings between $34,426 and $39,293. That is what sellers are asking, not what buyers pay.

Is the 2021 Tesla Model X cheaper than MSRP?

Yes — its original MSRP was about $79,990, so the typical asking price for a used one is roughly $41,213 below MSRP.

What is the out-the-door price of a 2021 Tesla Model X?

Out-the-door (price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical doc fee) runs about $39,088 in MT to $42,374 in NJ, depending on your state. Local taxes can add more.

Is now a good time to buy a 2021 Tesla Model X?

There are about 54 days of national market supply for the 2021 Tesla Model X — Supply and demand are roughly balanced for the 2021 Tesla Model X.

Is the listed price on a 2021 Tesla Model X fair?

Usually, yes. 2021 Tesla Model X listings typically ask about $37,063, roughly 4% below the typical asking price at typical mileage, $38,777. Compare any listing against that figure, and get the dealer's out-the-door price in writing, because tax and fees are added on top of the listed price.

What does the dealer pay for a 2021 Tesla Model X?

The estimated dealer cost (invoice) is roughly $73,591–$76,790 — its $79,990 MSRP minus a typical 4–8% margin. An estimate; actual invoice varies.

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