Existing Order and want to change color. Tesla wants to increase car price.

[AllanFish]

I have an existing Reservation/Order from 3 months ago. I called to change from White to Red. I know Red is $2000 so no issue there. They told me I would need to pay $3,000 more as the price of the car increased. So, $3K for price increase plus $2K for color. $5K to change to Red. Is there any way around this or is this just how Tesla works? Would seem like they should honor the price I was given since I'm only changing the color (again, no issue with the $2K color charge). Thanks!

 

[thesmokingman]

You can't change order once placed.

 

[Peeps]

After VIN allocation any physical change to the order will change the price based on the option you pick+ price of the car on that day. Also it may change the delivery date as well.

 

[Corndart]

I have an existing Reservation/Order from 3 months ago. I called to change from White to Red. I know Red is $2000 so no issue there. They told me I would need to pay $3,000 more as the price of the car increased. So, $3K for price increase plus $2K for color. $5K to change to Red. Is there any way around this or is this just how Tesla works? Would seem like they should honor the price I was given since I'm only changing the color (again, no issue with the $2K color charge). Thanks!

It's in your order agreement under "Order Process: Cancellation; Changes"

"If you make changes to your order, you may be subject to potential price increases for any pricing adjustments made since your original Order Date"

 

[jjrandorin]

I have an existing Reservation/Order from 3 months ago. I called to change from White to Red. I know Red is $2000 so no issue there. They told me I would need to pay $3,000 more as the price of the car increased. So, $3K for price increase plus $2K for color. $5K to change to Red. Is there any way around this or is this just how Tesla works? Would seem like they should honor the price I was given since I'm only changing the color (again, no issue with the $2K color charge). Thanks!

No, there is no way around it, and its actually spelled out in the order agreement:

https://www.tesla.com/order/download-order-agreement

Relevant part of your motor vehicle purchase agreement (which is the PDF above)

"If you make changes to your order, you may be subject to potential price increases for any pricing adjustments made since your original Order date"


EDIT: not trying to pile on... was posting same time as @Corndart

 

[Watts_Up]

A car wrap is a possible alternative and will be cheaper.

 

[thesmokingman]

A car wrap is a possible alternative and will be cheaper.

Yea, that's a great way to attack a color change with many advantages.