Poll: Which Model 3 trim is best value?

[SoCalGuy]

...and why?

 

[Kuhz]

I say RWD or cheapest AWD option because lowest optioned trims depereciate least but in the case of AWD it expands your future resale customer base

 

[whatthe2]

P-. Couldn’t help getting the extra second 0-60. Heading to Disneyland with the family this week and the Incredicoaster (formerly California Screamin’) does it in 4s. Had to beat that. The family says it feels just like it.

 

[kbecks13]

Why are there two options for the AWD? Obviously paying $2k less is better (but no longer available). Should just have one price for AWD and either way its the best value IMO

 

[SoCalGuy]

Why are there two options for the AWD? Obviously paying $2k less is better (but no longer available). Should just have one price for AWD and either way its the best value IMO

Mainly because some people felt that once AWD became more expensive, RWD became best value. You can cast two votes though so you can select both AWD.

 

[JeffK]

P3D+ because it's cheaper and in my opinion superior to the fully spec'd BMW M3, but perhaps I'm biased.

 

[Hamilton C]

I do not think AWD is a matter of "value".
You either need it or you don't.
I live in upstate NY where 200+ inches of snow is the norm. So I would not consider any vehicle without AWD.
If you live in sunny California, Florida, Texas, or the southwest, why would you even consider paying for AWD?
Audi dealer in Naples sell very few AWD to year round locals. Audi dealer in Syracuse NY sells nearly 100% AWD.

 

[JeffK]

I do not think AWD is a matter of "value".
You either need it or you don't.
I live in upstate NY where 200+ inches of snow is the norm. So I would not consider any vehicle without AWD.
If you live in sunny California, Florida, Texas, or the southwest, why would you even consider paying for AWD?
Audi dealer in Naples sell very few AWD to year round locals. Audi dealer in Syracuse NY sells nearly 100% AWD.

In some of those places it rains...

 

[rdunniii]

I do not think AWD is a matter of "value".
You either need it or you don't.
...
If you live in sunny California, Florida, Texas, or the southwest, why would you even consider paying for AWD?
...

Maybe because they want to drive up into the mountains to go skiing in the winter. Californians love the Sierras and Texans love the southern Rockies from the Sandias to Vail.

 

[Gavyne]

I have the rwd, but $6k to get dual motors for better performance and handling, plus ability to get white interiors is a great value in my opinion. I wish I had waited for dual motors, my order was place beginning of June.

 

[Need]

Maybe because they want to drive up into the mountains to go skiing in the winter. Californians love the Sierras and Texans love the southern Rockies from the Sandias to Vail.

Well I don't drive up to mountain but I got AWD. My 2 coworkers also got AWD. It was just $4K more on a $60K+ car, so it is not even the sales taxes and you got a faster car and drive better in rain... on the few days that it rains here. We need the AWD in rain because we have no skill in rainy day driving here in SoCal.

 

[stayfocus18]

i was able to get dual motor at 4k... best bang for buck option to me

 

[Knightshade]

Yup, AWD at 4k.

I don't expect to ever drive it in snow- but the performance/handling jump was definitely worth the relatively small price... much more than the 15k adding P instead would've cost me (or 20k adding P+)

Based on the #s from their respective 1/4 mile runs, the actual power output on the AWD and P aren't much different at highway speeds, but they're both hugely ahead of the RWD.

 

[Limit X]

Question for those who have driven all three models, is the dual motor closer to the performance model or the rear wheel model?

 

[MXWing]

Adding software changes the ratios but AWD 4K was a steal. So much of one they probably fired the person who came up with that - lots of money left on the table.

 

[Knightshade]

Question for those who have driven all three models, is the dual motor closer to the performance model or the rear wheel model?

Performance. Especially at higher speeds.

 

[mswlogo]

Mainly because some people felt that once AWD became more expensive, RWD became best value. You can cast two votes though so you can select both AWD.

Then you should add P3D- P3D+ with free Supercharging too.

I think P3D- with free supercharging was a good deal I've supercharged 5 times in 2.5 weeks out of a 1000 miles.