[Solved] Trade-in for slightly different spec. Help me make a decision

[R1SFamilyGuy]

Hi, all.

I currently lease (10 months in) a 2024 R1S. I love the car l. Absolutely no complaints. Only thing, I had picked it off the shop and it wasn’t the color of my choice.

my current: ‘24 DM, Standard+, 21” wheels, FG interior

I recently spotted a similar config but DM Performance, Large, in the demo shop (5k miles). And I have a strong feeling this is the exact car I test drove with my extended family so there’s that sentiment. Anyway, I ordered it (0 cost before actual sale happens).

now, I’m trying to see if this makes sense financially and that’s where I need help. With Chase buy out and Rivian trade in, I’m 10k in the negative. But with a KBB “my value” best estimate is over the chase buyout value by 8k.

not considering my lease payments thus far, what else am I losing value on? I don’t absolutely want the switch but I might consider it if it’s a little bit of a stretch.

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[Donald Stanfield]

You'd be better off getting yours wrapped in whatever color you want and buying out the lease. You're going to take a more significant hit trading than that.

 

[DayTripping]

Financially you'll probably take a big hit. If color is the main issue, just get your car wrapped.

 

[Electrified Outdoors]

I say wrap it like the other folks here have advised.

 

[cevans]

Deal with the color until the lease is over. That is literally the only option other than setting your bank on fire.

 

[R1SFamilyGuy]

Thanks, all for helping get my ostrich head out of the sand!

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