Fam, c'monIt was. No point in doing all the math if that wasn't the point.
You're getting access to over 100 games that include those 3 for ~180.
That in itself is worth more than just the "$20" saved from just buying all 3.
Now if he's just hype to have those 3 on gamepass at essentially no extra charge then, that's how he chooses to gauge if it's a good value