Welcome to the forum, Shane!
It sounds like your approach to the car is very reasonable, and less emotionally driven. That seems like the most likely target market for the Bolt. Model III buyers will likely be more emotionally driven, and that's ok.
I suspect the Bolt will be cheaper than the Model III when comparably equiped. It's a great utilitarian little EV.
I personally prefer the Model III, but frankly will more likely buy a Bolt. I already mentioned I believe it will be cheaper. It will also be more reliable. Tesla has reliability issues with everything from drivetrain to door handles. I don't know if I'm up for that much headache from a car, as sexy and fun as it may be.
The Leaf 2 is definitely a wild card. My 2012 Leaf is an excellent car, save for the small battery and the dorky looks. If the Leaf 2 arrives with a 60kWh battery, looking anything like the IDS concept, it will sell well.
And there are any number of others who are working on EVs who may come out with something surprising (Ford and VW come to mind).
It is an exciting time for an EV enthusiast. The automotive landscape will definitely look different in 2020.
