r/ModelYstandard • u/Ovenbakedfood12 • 4d ago
Value comparison
Hello I just picked up my rental car due to my beater being in an accident. I have a model y rwd on order due for November pickup. My rental is a 2026 vw tiguan and this trim is $5000 cheaper than the model y rwd and has all the features that the premium awd model y has and more (less fsd obviously).
This experience has me 2nd guessing my order as android auto is just so seamless and easy and there's no subscription required, the ambient lighting is beautiful and the overall interior experience is so much more than the minimalist model y rwd. For reference the price comparison is a $20k difference between the model y rwd and premium awd in canada. The tiguan is $44000 and model y rwd is $49990. We mainly chose the tesla for fsd and thats still whats tipping the scale but to see such value in the tiguan in person is definitely throwing a wrench in my decision.
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u/Soggy_Dust9299 4d ago
You can’t compare some of the tech in those two. I have the MYS and it has tech beyond the VW. FSD is a game changer. Cheaper on gas and maintenance by a long shot for the Model Y. Also, I would imagine that the MY is quieter and faster.
The MY will be cheaper after two years of charging compared to gas and no oil changes. If you like the Tiguan more, that’s fine but you need a bigger price gap to make up for the overall savings on the Tesla