$8,500 price difference + $7,500 tax credit means the equivalent ID.4 will still be $16,000 cheaper than the Model Y. And I find it hard to believe there are people purchasing brand new $50,000 EV's.. but somehow do not have $7,500 in tax liability.
You are right though.. the Tech does not compare. But probably not from the perspective you were expecting. It is absolutely amazing how many things I've found on my wife's ID.4.. that are missing from my Model Y:
- Intelligent turning LED headlights that move with the vehicle steering wheel
- Hands-free foot tailgate (kick your foot under the bumper to open)
- Separate Drivers cockpit LCD with speed/battery/driver assistance
- Ambient interior lighting w/color changing LEDs
- Massage front seats
- Traditional blind-spot monitoring with LED's on the side mirrors
- Rear cross-traffic alerts with automatic braking
- Powered sunshade for the glass panoramic roof
- Apple CarPlay & Android Auto (wired or wireless)
- 4G/LTE hotspot with internet sharing
I'm sure they're a couple of other things I'm missing. I've only driven her car about 10x now so this is what immediately stands out. But I cannot stress how impressed I am with exactly how much bang for the buck the CHEAPER ID.4 delivers.. over the Model Y.
Look I get it. The Tesla is faster, cooler, promises self-driving technology, and has the superior Supercharger network. It also has a significantly better smartphone app. The ID4 feels like a traditional Crossover SUV.. the Model Y feels like a sporty performance SUV. That said I stick by why I originally said and I can tell you with a straight face... If you go drive BOTH the ID.4 and Model Y back to back.. the absolute most outstanding difference.. will be why does Model Y cost $20,000 more than the ID.4?