If Rivian really succeeds in brining the R2 manufacture cost down, it will price the LE around $57500 to fan the excitement. Otherwise, it indicates that Rivian is still struggling in it.
Most likely, the base $45k R2 can only do 260miles, LE R2 probably at 305 miles. We will see soon. Looks like most of us won't be disappointed to see LE R2 in between $55500 and $57,500. It seems fair. I think Rivian will hit this target.