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Why wouldn't you just get a Model 3 for that price? It's just much better tech, more fun, much better range and probably has better resale value down the road. Not a fan of the CEO for sure, but it seems like there are worlds between the specs and just very little additional $.

Compared to the Model 3, the Leaf offers seats-down cargo space that’s larger and less restrictive (hatch vs. trunk) despite being significantly smaller (~185” vs ~176”). Despite the 500e being smaller yet at 143”, its cargo space isn’t that much smaller than that of the Model 3 and also isn’t subject to the restrictions of a trunk since it’s a hatch.

Of course not everybody is looking for compactness or better ratios of external size to cargo space but for those who are, there are better options than a Model 3.

The Leaf and Bolt both starts at $28k, so this is higher, but not that much higher.

You’re right. I shouldn’t’ve jumped the gun like that.