Yahoo Autos Car of the Year "But ultimate survival will depend on a genuine marketplace embrace of both the Model S and the forthcoming Model X, a four-door mini-ute that should be priced a bit downmarket from the S" So the X will cost less than the S? Has anyone seen any info from Tesla that backs this up?
No ... In fact, the X may end up being considerably more expensive than the S. "Comparably priced" leaves a lot of wiggle room. Certainly the dual motor option is likely to add quite a premium.
I do believe the author was getting confused between the Model X and the Gen III. Model X is expected to be a bit more expensive than the Model S. It's bigger!
My recollection is that Tesla said that, generally speaking for similar sized battery packs, the X would cost about $10k more than the S.
This is my expectation. And the addition of the front axle motor to make all-wheel drive will probably add and extra $10K.
This one says it starts at $49,900 http://mashable.com/2012/02/12/reasons-love-tesla-model-x/ This one says it's between $49,900 up to $97,900 with options http://www.geeksugar.com/Tesla-Model-X-Price-Release-Date-21711284 This one says between $50k-$75k http://autos.yahoo.com/blogs/motoramic/tesla-model-x-reveal-photos-pricing-specs-one-084221974.html
I haven't heard any specific numbers, but I thought at the supercharger event it was noted by some there that the price of the X was going to be a bit more than originally stated
I would be surprised if the X doesn't follow typical SUV vs. Sedan pricing premium. So about $5,000 - $10,000 more sounds accurate to me.
I think it's safe to say that the base Model X will be cheaper than a fully optioned Model S and any retail priced Roadster. Beyond that, we're all just guessing. IMO.
I wonder what kind of trade in value they'll give for an S. I think I'm going to get a 60 kw S (which I would guess I'll get around March) and drive it until the X comes out. If my S costs $70K originally, and has 12k miles on it, any speculation regarding how much Tesla would give for trade in value?
Trade-in values for the Roadster - even the low mileage ones - have been so-so from Tesla. So, you may be looking at a significant drop if you trade in within a year or so. You can easily find third-party buyers offering a good price for a year-old 60 kWh Model S, I'd think.
Extremely slim chance that the X is less than the S. So the least expensive Model X will start at $59,900 or more. I am hoping that it will not be too much more, in part because I'm hoping an 8% annual reduction in battery costs will offset the higher cost of falcon doors and bigger vehicle (nicer interior). I also am hoping that the AWD option will not be an additional $10,000 more. There is no ICE automaker that charges a $10,000 premium for an AWD model over a FWD model (ceteris paribus).