SR+ vs. MR

[OCR1]

OK, I finally got the answers to the navigation questions. The SR+ does have a modem and it will receive traffic data even if you don’t see it visually. It appears there is a possibility that you might be able to purchase a premium subscription to get the traffic visualization but it will not be announced until later this year. Based on this info, I’m really leaning toward an SR+. I don’t see the value in spending an extra $3K for the MR model just to get 24 miles more range and a few other minor features.

Frequently Asked Questions - Connectivity

 

[MP3Mike]

Certainly no traffic adjusting nav - to me that is absolutely MR only.

That isn't what it says. It says that traffic visualizations start on the MR+. So I assume the navigation still uses traffic data for route planning. (After all the nav is mainly calculated on the servers.)​

 

[Big-T]

OK, I finally got the answers to the navigation questions. The SR+ does have a modem and it will receive traffic data even if you don’t see it visually. It appears there is a possibility that you might be able to purchase a premium subscription to get the traffic visualization but it will not be announced until later this year. Based on this info, I’m really leaning toward an SR+. I don’t see the value in spending an extra $3K for the MR model just to get 24 miles more range and a few other minor features.

Frequently Asked Questions - Connectivity

Wow, that FAQ really clears things up, I encourage everyone to read it. This brings me back to the SR+ over MR if it's accurate (I know sometimes things change between the FAQ publishing and what's out there). This is a big enough issue though that I'm going to wait a couple weeks for the first youtube video of an SR+ to see it for myself before I pull the trigger.

 

[OCR1]

This is the relevant sentence for me in the FAQs:

“Connectivity plans for Model 3 without Premium Interior will be announced later this year.”

So my interpretation of this is that the SR/SR+ has all of the required components for traffic visualization but they are not providing it free for the first year as they do in all the MR and above models. It’s anyone’s guess what the price will be for the subscription, but remember that even the models with the Premium Interior only get the service for the first year. After that they have to pay for a subscription as well, and I can’t imagine why the price would be any better for them than for the SR/SR+ models. So I only see an additional $100 or so in value of getting the first year free with the upgraded interior. Not worth $3K to me.

 

[ATC@LWSK]

Is there a difference in the seat material between MR and SR+?

 

[OCR1]

Is there a difference in the seat material between MR and SR+?

No. The SR+ has all of the same interior materials (seat, dash, headliner, etc) as the MR and above. The rear seats do not have heat, but that’s the only difference in interior material specs.

 

[shanejackson]

Only difference between SR+ and MR interior is controlled by software. However, it may not have the sub and amp in the rear.

 

[PhantomX]

Only difference between SR+ and MR interior is controlled by software. However, it may not have the sub and amp in the rear.

Anyone have picture of sub and amp in MR or LR? I can check for those in my SR+ once it arrives, assuming they are in a fairly easy to access location.

 

[rdoubleug]

This is the relevant sentence for me in the FAQs:

“Connectivity plans for Model 3 without Premium Interior will be announced later this year.”

So my interpretation of this is that the SR/SR+ has all of the required components for traffic visualization but they are not providing it free for the first year as they do in all the MR and above models. It’s anyone’s guess what the price will be for the subscription, but remember that even the models with the Premium Interior only get the service for the first year. After that they have to pay for a subscription as well, and I can’t imagine why the price would be any better for them than for the SR/SR+ models. So I only see an additional $100 or so in value of getting the first year free with the upgraded interior. Not worth $3K to me.

I don't think the Premium Interior models will have to shell out $100/year (after the free year) anymore. They took that language away so it appears the service will be included for the life of the vehicle for MR & above. That's my hope at least. I'll report back after I pick up my MR next Tuesday!

 

[shanejackson]

I don't think the Premium Interior models will have to shell out $100/year (after the free year) anymore. They took that language away so it appears the service will be included for the life of the vehicle for MR & above. That's my hope at least. I'll report back after I pick up my MR next Tuesday!

If thats the case, +1 for the MR... not so sure its worth the upgrade from SR+ but that helps.

 

[tiggerlu]

What about power seats, and power steering? I might be wrong, but isn't that gone from the SR+?

 

[PhantomX]

What about power seats, and power steering? I might be wrong, but isn't that gone from the SR+?

No, both power adjustment for seats and steering wheel are there in SR+. Only SR has manually adjusted seats and steering wheel. It's probably why SR+ will get delivered before SR, since it essentially is the same hardware as MR with a few software tweaks to the UI.

 

[Mr X]

Greatly looking forward to seeing SR+'s


It is the one I'm looking to acquire very soon


Just want to see its true features first

 

[tiggerlu]

No, both power adjustment for seats and steering wheel are there in SR+. Only SR has manually adjusted seats and steering wheel. It's probably why SR+ will get delivered before SR, since it essentially is the same hardware as MR with a few software tweaks to the UI.

Thanks that’s good to know. Wasn’t fond of not having power seats at the SR plus price tag if that were true!

 

[vickh]

No, both power adjustment for seats and steering wheel are there in SR+. Only SR has manually adjusted seats and steering wheel. It's probably why SR+ will get delivered before SR, since it essentially is the same hardware as MR with a few software tweaks to the UI.

What about different battery sizes SR+ vs MR ?

 

[PhantomX]

What about different battery sizes SR+ vs MR ?

Don't know yet. I will see if I can find out once I get my car.

 

[Pseudo Expert]

I went with the MR mostly for the Premium sound system. Everything else that's included was to help me justify it. What you listen to most of the time affects how much value you'll get out of it though.

 

[balbamrah]

I have got the sheet from sales which shows the differences between interior options (Basic/Partial Premium/Premium).

 

[dwharrison]

I have got the sheet from sales which shows the differences between interior options (Basic/Partial Premium/Premium).

Interesting. The thing I didn't know is that partial premium doesn't have ambient lighting.

 

[dwharrison]

I went with the MR mostly for the Premium sound system. Everything else that's included was to help me justify it. What you listen to most of the time affects how much value you'll get out of it though.

I was *going* to order MR over SR+ and made that decision Saturday night. Decided to sleep on it. When I woke, MR was gone...