Actually dual motor variants have more even tire wear since all tires are powered, where RWD models will have more wear on the rear tires than the front.
It should be noted that the AWD LR shown in the comparison is not a, "tax credit" car. Thus it has an LG battery pack which is less desirable than the Panasonic pack found in the tax credit AWD LR and all RWD LR. The LG pack is 2-3'ish kW less in usable capacity and charges a bit slower when fast charging. Though the LG might have some advantages very low SOC charging speeds, colder climates, and overall longevity. Tesla seems to discount the non-tax credit AWD LR a tad more since nobody who qualifies for the tax credit would ever buy one if you can get a better model for $7,500 cheaper. Now the lease buyouts are changing that calculus a bit since it's basically a workaround for anybody to get the tax credit on any version. If you're really looking to road trip a lot, consider the RWD LR or a tax credit AWD LR. If you're just buying for commuting with the occasional road trip, a non-tax credit car is more than fine. Also, unless you're really in love with the looks of the 19" wheels, get the 18" wheels for noticeably better range and a slightly better ride, regardless of which particular model 3 you get.
I had to search for one that was leasable. Some didn't have that option. 7500±4850+1000 ref+1000 military then down payment. Boom. Make it happen. Take some patience and diligence.
Someone just bought the AWD that was sitting in inventory for like 35k and change after tax rebate out here in So Cal lol. You see dirt cheap deals in inventory every now and then.
Taxes in the beginning of the lease would be the purchase price minus buyout price. Taxes at the end of the lease would be on the buyout price. The lease fees are also a scam tbh.
The model 3 awd you are looking at is not the highland model. Please look at the range it is 305 miles versus awd highland’s range is 346 miles. Hence the awd model 3 has a big discount.
more electricity used with AWD and increased tire maintenance as well over the lifetime versus RWD
Actually dual motor variants have more even tire wear since all tires are powered, where RWD models will have more wear on the rear tires than the front.
It should be noted that the AWD LR shown in the comparison is not a, "tax credit" car. Thus it has an LG battery pack which is less desirable than the Panasonic pack found in the tax credit AWD LR and all RWD LR. The LG pack is 2-3'ish kW less in usable capacity and charges a bit slower when fast charging. Though the LG might have some advantages very low SOC charging speeds, colder climates, and overall longevity. Tesla seems to discount the non-tax credit AWD LR a tad more since nobody who qualifies for the tax credit would ever buy one if you can get a better model for $7,500 cheaper. Now the lease buyouts are changing that calculus a bit since it's basically a workaround for anybody to get the tax credit on any version. If you're really looking to road trip a lot, consider the RWD LR or a tax credit AWD LR. If you're just buying for commuting with the occasional road trip, a non-tax credit car is more than fine. Also, unless you're really in love with the looks of the 19" wheels, get the 18" wheels for noticeably better range and a slightly better ride, regardless of which particular model 3 you get.
I had to search for one that was leasable. Some didn't have that option. 7500±4850+1000 ref+1000 military then down payment. Boom. Make it happen. Take some patience and diligence.
Someone just bought the AWD that was sitting in inventory for like 35k and change after tax rebate out here in So Cal lol. You see dirt cheap deals in inventory every now and then.
I'm under the impression you pay taxes/fees twice if you buyout a lease?
Taxes in the beginning of the lease would be the purchase price minus buyout price. Taxes at the end of the lease would be on the buyout price. The lease fees are also a scam tbh.
The model 3 awd you are looking at is not the highland model. Please look at the range it is 305 miles versus awd highland’s range is 346 miles. Hence the awd model 3 has a big discount.
Bro, It's the wheels 😂