compare canadian prices to the US
09-10-2005, 08:21 AM
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compare canadian prices to the US
With the rise in our $ to $.85 I thought I'd compare what we are paying currently to our southern neighbours.
Prices from the official Audi websites
Canada A4 3.2 $49480
US A4 3.2 $36120
Convert the US price and its $42491 Canadian a difference of $7000!!!!
Canada S4 $69650
US S4 $46820
Convert the US price and its $55079 Canadian a difference of $14500!!!!
So with the continual strengthening of our $ it will be interesting to see where the prices will be in a few months.
Personally I think we'll continue to pay more, even though if they were closer to US prices even with any additional costs to build to Canadian standards they would sell a heck of a lot more cars up here if they dropped the price to even 50% of the difference between the 2 countries
Prices from the official Audi websites
Canada A4 3.2 $49480
US A4 3.2 $36120
Convert the US price and its $42491 Canadian a difference of $7000!!!!
Canada S4 $69650
US S4 $46820
Convert the US price and its $55079 Canadian a difference of $14500!!!!
So with the continual strengthening of our $ it will be interesting to see where the prices will be in a few months.
Personally I think we'll continue to pay more, even though if they were closer to US prices even with any additional costs to build to Canadian standards they would sell a heck of a lot more cars up here if they dropped the price to even 50% of the difference between the 2 countries
09-10-2005, 09:06 AM
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If you don't want a warranty, buy it in the US and import it back to Canada
It's not that hard.
Look at the exchange rate of Canadian Dollar vs the Euro. I asked my dealer if the exchange rates impact the prices - Audi North America uses a long-term currency futures market to protect (them and or us) from price fluctuations when setting pricing.
Imagine what happens to the resale (residual) value of a leased car if the price of new cars drops significantly below the selling price three years ago. Your leased vehicle would have no residual value, and the cost of leasing would go up. Stability in pricing over a long term works both ways.
But to paraphrase Startrek's Scotty:
"dammit Jim, I'm and Engineer, not and Economist"
Look at the exchange rate of Canadian Dollar vs the Euro. I asked my dealer if the exchange rates impact the prices - Audi North America uses a long-term currency futures market to protect (them and or us) from price fluctuations when setting pricing.
Imagine what happens to the resale (residual) value of a leased car if the price of new cars drops significantly below the selling price three years ago. Your leased vehicle would have no residual value, and the cost of leasing would go up. Stability in pricing over a long term works both ways.
But to paraphrase Startrek's Scotty:
"dammit Jim, I'm and Engineer, not and Economist"
09-10-2005, 11:41 AM
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The real bargain for Canadians now is a used one from the states...
The first owner(in the US) has taken the depreciation, and the gold book on the customs side has a lower value due to the age of the vehicle.
I doubt they will lower prices up here due to lack of competition and market. Having said that, you could still save $ , buy importing from the states. You should see the $ differences on Porsches. What gets me here is parts pricing, almost double what they charge in the states(even converting currency).
I doubt they will lower prices up here due to lack of competition and market. Having said that, you could still save $ , buy importing from the states. You should see the $ differences on Porsches. What gets me here is parts pricing, almost double what they charge in the states(even converting currency).
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