Tesla model 3 vs ID3 GTX

i noticed that also, plus all paints are included at no additional cost, except the kings red.

Does anyone know why dealers have the GTX Performance plus is priced, well in excess of 41k in all cases on done deal, when the VW configurator has €40,420, for all colours, or, €40,855 in kings red, which includes delivery etc of €1,395

Add to that the anomalous pricing of the GTX models, which are a steal, and the HK sound system, head-up display, and DCC and the basic fact that I've loved the current ID.3 I'm driving and the decision was easy.

I also wonder whether this anomalously-low pricing on the GTX models will last. The cars are significantly pricier in every other market. If there is any price increase on the new ones in the coming few years, I reckon it will increase the value of my car (or, rather, mitigate its depreciation somewhat) when it's time to sell it.

That is the $64k question…. what is the story with the pricing! If it were across the EU you would just say its down to VW needing to increase sales but this is very much an Irish pricing only question as the car is significantly more expensive everywhere else.

Even its sister car the Cupra Born VZ, which is effectively the same car under the hood, starts at €62k in Ireland!

The ID.3 GTX pricing in Ireland is a head scratcher!

The performance tyres are 235 vs 215, so that extra trim is presumably just to catch the extra dirt that would fly up on the wings due to the wider tyres?

So you mean if I replace the original 215s when they wear out with 235s—as I was planning to do—I also need to add a bit of trim?

Im only speculating. I dont know for sure, but it would seem to make sense that that is what its for. Will it drive fine without it…. of course, just possibly a dirtier car as a result.

It could also be that they are just adding that extra trim as an indicator that its the performance tyres but has no function as such…. i doubt it though.

Its similar but longer but what you said makes sense, so it has no functional impact then?! And I doubt you'd get pulled up on not having it if you added 235 tyres later.

I wouldn't want that trim even if I had 235s. It looks bad.

ID.3 has better UI, easier to control wipers, easier to read speed, there is even HUD is some models. According to published specs those ID.3 GTX have better acceleration and more range than similarly priced TM3 RWD. Neither car is technically better, unless you choose a specific metrics and ignore others.

I think main reason for me to swap ID.3 to TM3 was VW dealership network.

strange. I experience it a lot in Ireland and when driving on the continent.

OP, what price were you quoted for ID3 GTX? My local dealer quoted me today 45570e for GTX Performance Plus(added heat pump as its optional extra).

I'll go back to him. That price does not seem right