Most expensive Model S Guesses

[smorgasbord]

I don't remember seeing this in another thread, but if I missed it, feel free to delete/merge this into the original.

I'm thinking a fully equipped Model S Signature will cost more than US $110K (before rebates). Here's my thinking:

300K Base model: $77,400
Special Paint: $ 2,500
Panorama Sunroof: $ 5,000
Upgraded Sound: $ 4,000
Upgraded Interior trim: $4,000
Sport Package: $20,000 (Same as Roadster. Think Air Suspension (+$5.5K) plus larger wheels (+$3K) plus upgraded tires (+$1.5K) plus motor/PEM ($10K)
Rear Jump Seats: $ 1,200
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Total: $114,100

And, that's assuming there isn't a super-upgraded carbon fiber interior trim upgrade option, like there is in the Roadster. And that's not including delivery and taxes, etc.

At any rate, I'll be shocked if the top price is less than $100K.

A second question is: What's the cheapest Model S Signature possible? It seems the sunroof is optional (according to Design Studio), so I'd expect the jump seats to be optional. I could imagine the Sport package being required, although that be controversial. I think the upgraded interior and sound system will be standard on the Sigs. That still puts the Sig to be starting at $88K.

[Mycroft]

The Sig should come standard with the paint, audio, trim, leather and air suspension. So the base should run $90k
The sport package should run $10k more, hitting $100k
If you add in the jump seats, pano roof, extended warranty, and second charger, you'll easily be knocking on $110k.

You've gotta pay to play!

We had a poll earlier about the maximum people would spend on the car but not the price of a maxed out car. If I recall, my max was $110k, but hopefully it'll be between $100-105k

[AnOutsider]

There's an interview where elon says "all the way up to 100k". If that's post-credit, then 107,500.00

[Doug_G]

I've heard $8k to $10k for the sport package.

[goyogi]

I'd agree with AnOutsider. I don't think that Tesla wants the word to go out that it costs more that 100k fully loaded. And I think they want it to be comparable to a fully loaded M5 which comes in around 100k. Now 10K for the upgraded PEM/motor? I think I can do that. I thought it would be more. We'll see how my investments go next year.

There's an interview where elon says "all the way up to 100k". If that's post-credit, then 107,500.00

[Mycroft]

@goyogi, that's $10k more than the already loaded Signature Edition, not $10k more than the base 300 mile pack. Plus it's only a guess. It could end up being much more or much less.

[ckessel]

I think it'd be a big marketing mistake to have even a loaded Model S approach the base Roadster cost. Tesla catches a ton of flack for making "cars only for rich people" and making the Model S that spendy is giving ammo to say "Yea, $57k base, but the car you want to buy is the same as a Roadster, they're not a car company for real people".

Plus, as a Sig holder, I put down a Sig reservation on Tesla promise that a Sig would be "Full loaded for around 80k". If the fully loaded car is really $100k, then Tesla is failing to deliver on their pitch to Sig holders. Tesla needs to avoid pissing off their biggest early adopters. The only big extra I'll grant beyond the base Sig price is the sport mode.

[Mycroft]

Even $50,000 is a car for "rich people".

ckessel, I think you're picking a fight where one doesn't really exist. "Around $80k" post-rebate is around $90k pre-rebate. Both smorgasbord and I were playing with pre-rebate numbers.

[ckessel]

Even $50,000 is a car for "rich people".

ckessel, I think you're picking a fight where one doesn't really exist. "Around $80k" post-rebate is around $90k pre-rebate. Both smorgasbord and I were playing with pre-rebate numbers.

There's a world of difference between a $50-60k car and a $100k car. I don't know a single person with a $100k car. I know lots with $50-60k cars (engineers and other technical professionals with good, but not incredible paychecks).

I'm not sure what "fight" you think I'm picking though.

[AnOutsider]

Even $50,000 is a car for "rich people".

ckessel, I think you're picking a fight where one doesn't really exist. "Around $80k" post-rebate is around $90k pre-rebate. Both smorgasbord and I were playing with pre-rebate numbers.

Not only that, but I have no illusions that the sig edition will have EVERY single option. I expect to have to fork out more for the sport version, and aero wheels (if I wanted them). I think the sig editions will be nicely packaged, but I fully expect there to be things you can add on.

As for pricing, there are Audis you can buy sub-50k and option up to close to 100k (same with BMW I believe, and I KNOW with Porsche).