Model X Long Range vs Plaid

[Jayskywalker21]

For the Model X long Range owners and Plaid owners. I'm doing a side by side comparison because I'm not sure if the plaid is worth it. I do love speed however price is a factor right now because I'm buying new.


A MXLR with no options besides picking free paint which is fine for me would be 71,990(after 7500 Tax credit + 500 NY Incentive)

A MXP with no options as well would be 94,490(500 NY Incentive)


We're talking about 22,500 in difference for the carbon fiber and speed. Worth or not worth?

Funny enough as I typed the cost difference I think it's laughable that I'm asking but maybe I'm wrong. I'm switching from a MSP100D 2018

Also is the MXLR kinda like the MSLR where the pull is a lot better at speeds 40+?

 

[towndrunk]

They have the same drivetrain so the pull at 40+ should be similar, although the X is probably heavier.

Seating is different between the base X and the Plaid. If you compare both with 6 seats, it's closer. I have a Plaid on order and TBH, I'd rather have the 5 seater, whether it's cheaper or not.

 

[GrayGhost6]

They have the same drivetrain so the pull at 40+ should be similar, although the X is probably heavier.

Seating is different between the base X and the Plaid. If you compare both with 6 seats, it's closer. I have a Plaid on order and TBH, I'd rather have the 5 seater, whether it's cheaper or not.

I have the 6-seater LR and I'm very happy I went that route.

A friend has a 7-seater and it's really nice in the '23 that there's no console between the middle row seats. This makes access easier and also gives people in the 3rd row somewhere to stretch their legs.

Sometimes I wish I got the Plaid since the price difference for me was only $3500 but I wanted the additional range more than the speed (figured there was no practical reason 670hp wasn't enough and it would just get me in trouble).

 

[ElectrkBugaloo]

Get the LR. I have the Plaid but it's not worth that much more than the LR. You have to remember it's a giant heavy car. The extra power isn't as fun IMO as it would be in the Model S.

 

[Jayskywalker21]

I have the 6-seater LR and I'm very happy I went that route.

A friend has a 7-seater and it's really nice in the '23 that there's no console between the middle row seats. This makes access easier and also gives people in the 3rd row somewhere to stretch their legs.

Sometimes I wish I got the Plaid since the price difference for me was only $3500 but I wanted the additional range more than the speed (figured there was no practical reason 670hp wasn't enough and it would just get me in trouble).

Gotcha, What I'm seeing is you'd have to get a 5 seater to keep it under 80k seems 5 seats are standard which is totally fine

 

[Daniel L]

For the Model X long Range owners and Plaid owners. I'm doing a side by side comparison because I'm not sure if the plaid is worth it. I do love speed however price is a factor right now because I'm buying new.


A MXLR with no options besides picking free paint which is fine for me would be 71,990(after 7500 Tax credit + 500 NY Incentive)

A MXP with no options as well would be 94,490(500 NY Incentive)


We're talking about 22,500 in difference for the carbon fiber and speed. Worth or not worth?

Funny enough as I typed the cost difference I think it's laughable that I'm asking but maybe I'm wrong. I'm switching from a MSP100D 2018

Also is the MXLR kinda like the MSLR where the pull is a lot better at speeds 40+?

We're only getting the Model X because we needed more seats. If you're good with 5 seats and can qualify for the tax credit the Plaid is def not worth 22,500. I justified it to my wife as being only $3500 more

 

[GrayGhost6]

Gotcha, What I'm seeing is you'd have to get a 5 seater to keep it under 80k seems 5 seats are standard which is totally fine

Yeah, that's true.

I purchased mine through my company and there's no cap on the rebate for businesses fortunately, but you're right about that.

Whatever you get, you're going to love it! First car I've ever had that I love this much... Not an ounce of buyer's remorse (even when I wrote that first check for $2500).

 

[Jayskywalker21]

Yeah, that's true.

I purchased mine through my company and there's no cap on the rebate for businesses fortunately, but you're right about that.

Whatever you get, you're going to love it! First car I've ever had that I love this much... Not an ounce of buyer's remorse (even when I wrote that first check for $2500).

You're saying through your business there's no cap for the 7500 tax credit?

 

[GrayGhost6]

You're saying through your business there's no cap for the 7500 tax credit?

You're saying through your business there's no cap for the 7500 tax credit?

Correct.

There's a better explanation somewhere that I found on this site, but here's something on the IRS website to show this:

Commercial Clean Vehicle Credit | Internal Revenue Service

Businesses and tax-exempt organizations that buy electric vehicles and mobile machinery may qualify for clean vehicle tax credits up to $40,000.

www.irs.gov

 

[Jayskywalker21]

Correct.

There's a better explanation somewhere that I found on this site, but here's something on the IRS website to show this:

Commercial Clean Vehicle Credit | Internal Revenue Service

Businesses and tax-exempt organizations that buy electric vehicles and mobile machinery may qualify for clean vehicle tax credits up to $40,000.

www.irs.gov

gotcha gotcha, I would still qualify personally for the credit but for business this is good to know as well.

 

[SpoonMXP]

As most have mentioned.
5 or 7 seats - go with LR
6 seats - Plaid for sure. The small difference is worth the badge.

 

[Jayskywalker21]

As most have mentioned.
5 or 7 seats - go with LR
6 seats - Plaid for sure. The small difference is worth the badge.

Why in the blue hell would the 6 seat configuration be 3000 more than 7 seat... lmao

 

[SpoonMXP]

Why in the blue hell would the 6 seat configuration be 3000 more than 7 seat... lmao

Unlike the 5/7 seats which is fixed rails, the 6 is like on pedestals with motors. Does it justify the additional price?

 

[FloridaSun]

I came from a Model Y Long Range which is less than half of the price of the Plaid. I bought the Model X Plaid for the acceleration. No other reason.. The Model Y was great for everything else but I wanted a 9 second 1/4 mile SUV.

 

[_panda]

As most have mentioned.
5 or 7 seats - go with LR
6 seats - Plaid for sure. The small difference is worth the badge.

In October it sure was because difference was 3500. Now it's 8500

 

[towndrunk]

In October it sure was because difference was 3500. Now it's 8500

... and some of us are still buying them. If the price goes down before delivery, I'm all for it.

 

[_panda]

... and some of us are still buying them. If the price goes down before delivery, I'm all for it.

Yea I'm one of them. I hope it goes down, as it doesn't make sense for me to pay 6500 for LR since we want 6 seats

 

[SpicyPaneer]

... and some of us are still buying them. If the price goes down before delivery, I'm all for it.

There is only 1 plaid left in NJ as of today . There was 3 of the em over $104k all sold .