Price delta between least $ config you'd be happy w' and your $-no-object config?

I'm interested in seeing what is the base level of configuration people would be happy with, and what they would buy if they could afford anything.

The least expensive configuration I would be satisfied with:
Model S (Standard)
Metallic paint, body color roof, 19" wheels, textile interior
60 kWh battery
Tech package
Active air suspension
Twin chargers
Supercharging
Sticker Price: $73,070 (w' Federal tax credit)

The 208-mile EPA range is far more than I need. Even in the worse conditions, where range is 66% of normal, that's 137 miles, which is still about 2x a very bad driving day for me. 70 miles is the most driving I've had to do in 1 day in the past 12 months. I would buy the Supercharging and Twin chargers for future-proofing, but I would skip the HPWC for now, because I don't have the necessary amps at home to power it.

If money were no object, I would buy:
Model S (Standard)
Metallic paint, body color roof, 21" wheels, textile interior <- I don't want leather interior, or a glass roof.
85 kWh battery (Supercharging included)
Tech Package
Sound Studio
Active air suspension
Parcel shelf
Twin chargers
Sticker Price: $85,770 (w' Federal tax credit)

The 21" wheels and Sound Studio would be cool to have, but I wouldn't lose any sleep if I didn't have them. My Honda Civic has a cheap 4-speaker setup, so the basic audio on the Model S is already a big upgrade, and I don't need storage space in the car for songs. I can stream music from my phone. The parcel shelf I don't really need either. Things I want to keep out of sight I'd put in the Frunk

$12,700 difference for me between my "base" configuration, and "money-no-object" configuration. The "base" configuration is actually nearly within my affordable range. I just want a car that is a bit smaller than the Model S, because I don't want to have to demolish and re-build my garage. It is too tight for comfort for the Model S.

hans said:

That's an easy question. 0$

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I hope I get to that point someday:smile:

montgom626 said:

Go with the 85KWH pack. Your mileage needs may change.

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The 60 kWh pack already takes into account a possible increase in mileage needs. I could easily get by on a 40 kWh pack right now (I estimate the 40 kWh pack to be rated 140 EPA miles, and about 95 miles in worst-case scenarios).

I currently average less than 10 miles/day, and the vast majority of things I need a car for: commuting and shopping, are within a very small radius of my house. Few or none of the friends and family I see on a regular basis are outside of a 25-mile radius from my home. The 60 kWh pack is already overkill, and big enough that I never have to think about range. Of course, the 85 kWh battery is nicer, and provides a bit of a performance boost in addition to the extra range, but I wouldn't lose sleep if I had the 60 kWh instead of the 85 kWh pack. The bottom line is that I will probably buy the largest battery I can afford. Right now, the 60 kWh pack is a bit closer to my affordability range than the 85 kWh pack.

In all likelihood though, I will probably be a G3 Tesla customer. Competing demands on my financial resources means that although I could probably buy the $73k+ Model S (probably the real cost would be 85-86k after taxes and fees, and before the federal rebate), it would drain resources from everything else.

One can always dream though:smile: If I unexpectedly received a big fortune, I could buy the Model S and build the new garage!