Tesla Model 3 Announcement: $35k Model 3 Available, some price changes

[SD_Engnr]

Welp, they can get away with these shenanigans for now because of a true lack of competition.

But things will change when legacy automakers get serious, because Tesla's certainly not working to build a loyal mass market fan base.

Ok, I'm done. FWP...

 

[happyzod]

LR RWD has gone from $49,000 since I purchased it in August to $43,000. Even with the extra $3750 tax credit, it’s $2,250 cheaper than what I paid for it.

The price of early adaptation I guess!

People out there getting this car for $35k are getting a steal.

They definitely lowered the price of their cars.

LR RWD, MSM, Aero, EAP was $56,700 with delivery and doc fee in August 2018. It is now $48,700. That is freaking ridiculous. I am not happy. That’s $4250 difference after tax credits and that doesn’t even count the higher taxes and interest charges on my purchase.

Price cuts this drastic worry me that there may actually be a demand issue. Not enough people realize how amazing these cars are. If Tesla could throw us a bone for buying earlier that would be nice.

There is a difference between EAP and the new Autopilot. Notice how they worded it. It's a ~2000 diff

You are mistaken. Track Mode has never been listed before. At least it certainly wasn't listed last year. Also just because it lists a top speed increase has nothing to do with availability of Track Mode.

The original description for P3D w/ PUP was:

• 20” Performance Wheels
• Carbon fiber spoiler
• Performance pedals
• Increased top speed from 145mph to 155mph

No I am not mistaken. Track mode was added to PUP when they announced it in August. It's always been there.

 

[Garlan Garner]

F DANG it. I’m never buying another Tesla. With this kind of price drops! I’m pissed.

I understand you pain. They really should do something for the early adopters that got them to this point.

I haven't even gotten my dicast model or line-waiting prize yet.

 

[Glamisduner]

Did 5k EAP people just lose features?

If so I expect a refund.

 

[LyftupX]

Dec AWD buyer here I’ve refused to do the math.... in my mind I’m thinking basically it washed the benefit of the $7500 tax credit right?

Or did we get hit even more?

Also no upgrade for AWD firmware is disappointing.

 

[happyzod]

F DANG it. I’m never buying another Tesla. With this kind of price drops! I’m pissed.

Ok chill. If you factor in the Tax credits, they only reduced the price of the cars by ~2500 max from last year. The autopilot change is just a new version of Autopilot at $3000 vs Enhanced Autopilot at $5000.

 

[happyzod]

Did 5k EAP people just lose features?

If so I expect a refund.

Probably not. Enhanced Autopilot should have NOA, Summon, and Autopark in addition to the regular Autopilot features.

 

[jsrawa]

Did 5k EAP people just lose features?

If so I expect a refund.

No Elon just confirmed on twitter you get to keep what your bought!

 

[mattjs33]

Firstly, I did not think they would actually do this now. I'll eat my crow with a beer later.

But secondly, what is this I'm reading, you can only buy a Tesla online now? Isn't that how it was always done? I'm a bit confused.

Also, reading further, they're talking about closing stores? What is this? Some secret strategy to increase customer service?

And I'm sorry, but there's no way in hell I'm buying a car I cannot test drive first.

 

[bryanbruin]

Dec AWD buyer here I’ve refused to do the math.... in my mind I’m thinking basically it washed the benefit of the $7500 tax credit right?

Or did we get hit even more?

Also no upgrade for AWD firmware is disappointing.

I thought it was a ~5% increase in peak power for all Model 3s? Am I mistaken?

 

[LyftupX]

I thought it was a ~5% increase in peak power for all Model 3s? Am I mistaken?

Saw that but is that even noticeable .... seems like nothing to me.

 

[SD_Engnr]

Did 5k EAP people just lose features?

If so I expect a refund.

I can't imagine they'll take anything away without a refund.

 

[happyzod]

Firstly, I did not think they would actually do this now. I'll eat my crow with a beer later.

But secondly, what is this I'm reading, you can only buy a Tesla online now? Isn't that how it was always done? I'm a bit confused.

Also, reading further, they're talking about closing stores? What is this? Some secret strategy to increase customer service?

And I'm sorry, but there's no way in hell I'm buying a car I cannot test drive first.

What they are saying is that they are getting rid most of their sales staff. You can still buy the car and "test drive" for 7 days or 1000 miles. Return if you don't like.

 

[niray9]

I just bought 1st week of February 2019 LR RWD. Now the price is down by @$4K. If I consider loss of free 6 month supercharging price is down $3K!!

 

[jsrawa]

Did he happen to mention getting what we bought? (Spoliers)

sorry, I meant that in reply to EAP. Good luck getting those spoilers...

 

[bryanbruin]

Saw that but is that even noticeable .... seems like nothing to me.

Not likely noticeable. I'd guesstimate, at best, a 0.1 reduction in 0 to 60.

 

[ebmcs03]

Ok chill. If you factor in the Tax credits, they only reduced the price of the cars by ~2500 max from last year. The autopilot change is just a new version of Autopilot at $3000 vs Enhanced Autopilot at $5000.

I rather have $2500 in my pocket.

 

[McFlurri]

Ouch. My $72,500 car is now $61,000 for the same config just 6 months later. Even after the $5k refund in December that is still painful. Oh well... it's good for the world overall I suppose.

Not much incentive to be another "Tesla early adopter" again after this experience

Lets do some math on that.

$72,500
-$5,000 (refund from Tesla)
-$3,750 (Additional portion of tax credit you got over current)
$63,750

A difference of $2,750.

Considering you've been able to drive your car for 6 months more than someone else I am going to assume a bare minimum gas saving of $600.

Now your down to $2,150 "more". (minimum)

So lets say you paid an extra $2,000 to have your car 6 months sooner than someone else. Pretty damn well the same price at the end of the day.

 

[mattjs33]

What they are saying is that they are getting rid most of their sales staff. You can still buy the car and "test drive" for 7 days or 1000 miles. Return if you don't like.

So, I have to arrange a loan, complete the transaction, and then return the car if I don't like the way it suits me? And then go through all the trouble to get the money back and pay off the loan I just got?

I can't believe they are serious about this.

Website even says you can rent one for a roadtrip this way, if you wanted. What on earth.

 

[happyzod]

I just bought 1st week of February 2019 LR RWD. Now the price is down by @$4K. If I consider loss of free 6 month supercharging price is down $3K!!

The price is probably down by 2,250. You are counting the difference between EAP and AP which is $2k. I know it is confusing.