So I've ordered a LR AWD in August, and while I haven't received a VIN yet, the delivery date shows September 15-30. I went with the LR AWD because I had initially felt that the Performance wasn't worth it because I'll be changing out the wheels and spoiler anyways. However I'm doing the math again, and I think it's going to be closer than I thought, especially since I plan on buying the acceleration boost.
LR AWD: $50,000
-$1500 (selling stock wheels and tires)
+$2000 acceleration boost
= $50,500
M3P: $57,000
-$2,500 (selling stock wheels and tires)
-$200 (selling stock spoiler)
= $53,800
So the difference is $3300 for a faster Model 3, with better brakes, and track mode. Now I don't plan on tracking the car anytime soon, it might be in the cards when the car is a bit older, and I can stomach the possibility of losing it on the track. What would swing me to the M3P would be if resale values are favorable. I don't expect the performance to pull a premium well above a LR AWD, but in many other cars, there is a huge diminishing return with higher trims of the same model. It's hard to tell now because prices are just so darn high due to supply chain shortages. Does anyone have data from before the current shortage?
LR AWD: $50,000
-$1500 (selling stock wheels and tires)
+$2000 acceleration boost
= $50,500
M3P: $57,000
-$2,500 (selling stock wheels and tires)
-$200 (selling stock spoiler)
= $53,800
So the difference is $3300 for a faster Model 3, with better brakes, and track mode. Now I don't plan on tracking the car anytime soon, it might be in the cards when the car is a bit older, and I can stomach the possibility of losing it on the track. What would swing me to the M3P would be if resale values are favorable. I don't expect the performance to pull a premium well above a LR AWD, but in many other cars, there is a huge diminishing return with higher trims of the same model. It's hard to tell now because prices are just so darn high due to supply chain shortages. Does anyone have data from before the current shortage?