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Read before you bid.
Short pages on hardware, price, and how this checker stays conservative. No invented inventory.
HW3 vs HW4
What actually changed: computer, cameras, and why a used Tesla can be the wrong generation.
How to tell HW3 from HW4
Listing photos, camera housings, and the checks this tool will not skip.
2024 Model 3 Performance
Highland HW4, new MSRP, and the used 2024 Performance band as of August 26, 2026.
Why HW3 matters
For shoppers who want HW4 / FSD computer, HW3 is a dealbreaker — even at a discount.
VIN and year rules
The conservative year/refresh map HW Check uses, plus what NHTSA can and cannot tell you.
Used vs new Model 3 Performance price
Static anchors: new $54,990, dest ~$56.4k, Ohio OTD ~$63,307, used 2024/2025 bands.