OP:
> The Model 3 dropped to $43,990, a $3,000 reduction.
https://www.tesla.com/blog/35000-tesla-model-3-available-now
> February 28, 2019
> $35,000 Tesla Model 3 Available Now
https://electrek.co/2020/11/16/tesla-stops-selling-35000-mod...
> Nov 16 2020
> Tesla stops selling $35,000 Model 3 with new 2021 model year refresh
As far as inflation goes, Dec 2019 to Dec 2022 is about a 15% increase, which would bring the equivalent of that $35000 car up to $40500. This $3k price drop still leaves a more than $3k gap in inflation-adjusted price.
Imagine if it had launched with inflation included. Here's your $35000 car, for only $38500. I don't think people would have been happy.
Why does the article above say "available now" February 28, 2019?
Oh, the model 3 in general launched in July 2017. But that didn't include the $35k version.