There is one objective advantage the 3 has over the S and X

[ItsNotAboutTheMoney]

In summary:

OP: "I like feature X"
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AP: "I don't"
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Various: "... HUD ..."
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[SMAlset]

For me the extra foot I'll have in the garage to park it will be a big plus over our MS. We have shelving installed in the front of the garage so it's pretty tight from cabinets to garage door. With mirrors folded the models are about the same width (77.3in. compared to 76.1in.)

 

[heysteveh]

Model 3 is also half the price.

I have to say that "price" is my favorite minimalistic feature on the model 3
I guess it would follow that minimalism can be relative...!?

 

[GBleck]

The model 3 miles per KW is better.

 

[mknox]

The model 3 miles per KW is better.

I think you meant kWh. kW is a measure of power, not energy.

 

[apacheguy]

Model 3 is also half the price.

+1. The price differential on the S/X 75 to 100 is bordering on the absurd, IMO. The Model 3 is very reasonable for what you get. That's an advantage.

 

[chronopc]

+1. The price differential on the S/X 75 to 100 is bordering on the absurd, IMO. The Model 3 is very reasonable for what you get. That's an advantage.

S/X 75 to 100 is $23k
Model 3 SR to LR is $9k

That is one objective advantage

 

[Trips]

With the Model 3 having less aluminum it should be easier, cheaper and faster to fix if you need body work.

 

[calisnow]

Minimalism.

I'm aware the S and X can be argued as faster cars or more "luxurious" (which is a subjective term) but in terms of minimalism, the 3 has them both beat. As a minimalist, this excites me. A dash that is cleaner along with a fob that is cleaner (having it being absorbed into your smartphone) are both things that the S and X do not currently offer.

The objective advantage is that the 3 is much cheaper. As to whether it will ride nearly as smoothly as an S on air springs I doubt it - I have my day 1 reservation but I'm not holding my breath for ride quality. It sounds like a world class sports car but also very, very firmly sprung and since it is lighter I don't think it's going to soak up road imperfections the way a heavy S on air shocks does.

 

[ummgood]

All this talk of minimalism reminds me of this video. Cracks me up!