EVonly
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Yes, the current white is the Pearl White Multi-Coat that used to be a $2,000 option
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sflgator
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No idea. The MS Plaid is my first Tesla as well. I think they used to have Silver ext color but not sure why they ditched it. I may have opted for Silver but truly, white (with all the black accents and trim) looks “hot” in a good way but it’s the coolest for hot climates and stays cleaner than other colors.
EVonly
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This color popularity chart generally holds true for most automotive brands outside of a select few exotic brands such as Lamborghini and Ferrari.
sflgator
Active Member
Yeah, although rare, when I see a God-awful color on a sports car, say a tan or brown Porsche 911 Turbo or AMG or something like that, I just want to go ask the owner, like WTF were you thinking when you ordered or chose that hideous dog-doo brown color? Eeew.
Haha. True. Basic base is $79990. $10 under the limit. If you're that concerned about the tax credit tough. Perhaps a $80k car isn't for you. But I like MSM so tax credit doesn't apply to me.
As I remember Elon said a couple of years ago that the white cars were the easiest to paint, black was second and the paint booth after a red change over took a lot of extra clean up time as it "looked like an episode from HBO's Dexter"
Our price history,
The 2018 car;
Model 3 Not including the $7,500 Federal Tax Credit $35,000 Long Range Battery $9,000 Premium Upgrades $5,000 Pearl White Paint $1,000 19’’ Sport Wheels $1,500 Enhanced Autopilot $5,000 Subtotal $56,500 Destination and Documentation Fee $1,000 Total $57,500
The 2020 car;
Price (USD) Model Y $41,000 Long Range All-Wheel Drive $8,990 Pearl White Paint Included 20’’ Induc5on Wheels $2,000 Black and White Premium Interior $1,000 Five Seat Interior Included Autopilot Included Full Self-Driving Capability $8,000 Subtotal $60,990 and Documenta5on Fee $1,200 Order Fee $100 Total $62,290.
Our revised new 2021 order;
Model S
$64,990.00
Model S Plaid
$55,000.00
Solid Black
$1,500.00
Full Self-Driving Capability
$10,000.00
Black and White Premium Interior with Carbon Fiber Décor
$2,000.00
Destination Fee
$1,125.00
Documentation Fee
$75.00
Order Fee
$100.00
Car Price
$134,790.00
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Danlbrau
MSLR 1/27/21 VIN MF443 Delivered 9/19/21!
Technically the way the bill is currently written it it’s MSRP, not base price. Base is slightly under $80k, but they add $1,200 destination and doc fee plus $100 order fee. So there isn’t a way to get a MS under $80k. If it’s based on the base price, then every MS would qualify since even Plaids have a “base price” of $65k before adding the options that make it a Plaid.
MSRP does not include delivery fees. Tesla does not charge doc fees.
I ordered white exterior with black interior. That's the combo I want. This is my second S. First one is red.
I don't see how this $80K car is not for me. Yes, I would love to get the $10K credit.
travwill
Active Member
I’d assume the biggest driver then would be those that added FSD. $10K of pure margin happiness.
Agreed, but those were very common colors on German cars when I lived in Germany a long time ago--so long ago, it was West Germany. I've been many times since, but I didn't notice if that was still true.Yeah, although rare, when I see a God-awful color on a sports car, say a tan or brown Porsche 911 Turbo or AMG or something like that, I just want to go ask the owner, like WTF were you thinking when you ordered or chose that hideous dog-doo brown color? Eeew.
EVonly
Member
I agree 100%
We had this debate a couple of days ago and some people just couldn’t see this for what it is. The single greatest increase to gross profit margin per vehicle.
yerEVan
Active Member
I wonder with VIN now visible on some of those pics, if we can now get an insurance quote? maybe we could have before, haven't tried yet. anyone see what the difference would be in insurance? sorry if this has been discussed already.
yerEVan
Active Member
But isn't it true that they cannot count the FSD towards profit until they release a certain level of autonomy? Then they can retroactively apply/realize all the FSD $$. Sure it's cash in pocket, but i don't think it's realized with quarterly revenues. Correct me if I'm wrong.
EVonly
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You are correct in the sense that they can only recognize 50% of the profit now and the rest gets deferred. Even with only 50% of the FSD revenue recognized in the current quarter, it still remains as the greatest single increase to profit margins because no additional cost is associated with adding it to the vehicle.
Compare FSD to something like the 21“ Arachnid wheels that might have a 20% profit margin. This $4,500 option might add an additional $900 in profit. Nothing compared to recognizing 50% of FSD now.
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josahua
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yerEVan
Active Member
I wonder if the delay is going to be releasing FSD beta during the Model S Plaid announcement and they want to get it right. Obviously I'm quasi joking, but it is kinda hitting up against the FSD beta program timeframe.
Only for refundable tax credits. Regular tax credits for cars purchased May 24 2021 or later.
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