The OC related thread above shows that OC folks are averaging at less than $3.5/watt pre-rebate. With a lot of folks actually getting $3.1/watt pre-rebate. Most of the OC homeowners had large over 5000 watt systems.
I originally was going to go with a 3825 watt system, and got a quote for $14000, for a pre-rebate price of $3.68/watt. I then upped my system to 4335 watt for just $600 more. But ultimately with an extra panel at just $200, I’m going to settle with 4845 watt system for $15000, which will get me a pre-rebate cost of $3.1/watt. Very much in line with what OC homeowners are reporting on the forum.