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I was surprised by your claim so I checked... the Tesla website currently allows me to configure a Model 3 that is $39,500 before discounts for estimated delive

I was surprised by your claim so I checked... the Tesla website currently allows me to configure a Model 3 that is $39,500 before discounts for estimated delivery in two weeks. Not $35k but far less than $48k too.

cheeyoonlee 8y ago
The $35k configuration is still available but by phone/in person order, not online
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reitzensteinm 8y ago
Parent is referring to the Model Y, and the cheapest version available for preorder is indeed $48k: https://www.tesla.com/modely/design https://www.tesla.com/modely/design
natch 8y ago
Like animal fries at In-n-Out, the $35k is not shown on the website. You have to call and ask for it specifically. Or if you prefer you can order the $39.5k one and call up service and get them to change the settings, and then they'll send you a refund of $4,500. Does this all sound strange? Sure, but I guess they have their reasons for doing it, which seem to be mainly to keep the menu simple and steer people toward the best value, because the $39.5k car is a better value than the $35k car.
- dannyw 8y ago
  Everything extra that you get with $39.5k is software unlocks (autopilot, navigation, heated seats software). So the extra $4.5k is pure margin.
  - humbleMouse 8y ago
    So to clarify, you dont get heated seats unless you pay 4.5k for a software upgrade?
    - jsight 8y ago
      That was the initial claim. It sounds like they might not actually be turning those off, though.
      - humbleMouse 8y ago
        Seems pretty ridiculous to claim software is needed for heated seats. Usually a hardware setup with a simple switch.
        natch 8y ago
        The heated seats can be controlled by an iPhone app and various other means. Pretty sure this involves software. I mean sure software is not needed but then you would be in a different car.
        humbleMouse 8y ago
        If you need software to control the heated seats in your car, I don't want that car.

cheeyoonlee 8y ago

The $35k configuration is still available but by phone/in person order, not online

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reitzensteinm 8y ago

Parent is referring to the Model Y, and the cheapest version available for preorder is indeed $48k: https://www.tesla.com/modely/design https://www.tesla.com/modely/design

natch 8y ago

Like animal fries at In-n-Out, the $35k is not shown on the website. You have to call and ask for it specifically. Or if you prefer you can order the $39.5k one and call up service and get them to change the settings, and then they'll send you a refund of $4,500. Does this all sound strange? Sure, but I guess they have their reasons for doing it, which seem to be mainly to keep the menu simple and steer people toward the best value, because the $39.5k car is a better value than the $35k car.

dannyw 8y ago
Everything extra that you get with $39.5k is software unlocks (autopilot, navigation, heated seats software). So the extra $4.5k is pure margin.
- humbleMouse 8y ago
  So to clarify, you dont get heated seats unless you pay 4.5k for a software upgrade?
  - jsight 8y ago
    That was the initial claim. It sounds like they might not actually be turning those off, though.
    - humbleMouse 8y ago
      Seems pretty ridiculous to claim software is needed for heated seats. Usually a hardware setup with a simple switch.
      - natch 8y ago
        The heated seats can be controlled by an iPhone app and various other means. Pretty sure this involves software. I mean sure software is not needed but then you would be in a different car.
        humbleMouse 8y ago
        If you need software to control the heated seats in your car, I don't want that car.