It’s worth it in my book if you live in a cold climate or take long trips.
If you live where it gets below freezing on a regular basis in the winter, expect your range to get cut in half.
If you take long trips, the long range battery will supercharge more quickly than the short range battery. This can add up to a significant charging time difference on a long trip. Play around with
http://www.abetterrouteplanner.com to compare the differences between the two.
If the above doesn’t apply to your driving situation, the short range car will be just fine.