Car prices - Canada vs U.S. - Some examples

[CanadaCraig]

Hi Guys!!

I hope you're OK.

Here are just some examples of how much MORE cars cost in Canada than they do in the U.S. [In spite of the fact that the Canadian dollar is worth more than the U.S. dollar]

2008 Chrysler 300C - $45,195 in Canada + $1,200 for Shipping and Handling

Same car in the U.S. is $36,070 + $675 for Shipping and handling.

That's a $9,125 difference in price. Plus $525 more for Shipping and Handling.


2008 Chrysler 300C SRT8 - $52,695 in Canada + $1,200 for S&H

Same car in the U.S. is $44,223.

That's an $8,470 difference in price. And the 300's are MADE IN CANADA!!


2008 Honda Accord EX-L Navi Coupe 6-speed $38,290 in Canada + $1,360 for S&H

Same car in the U.S. is $31,145 + $635 S&H

That's a $7,145 difference in price. Plus $725 more for S&H


2008 Honda Accord LX 5-speed Manual - $25,090 in Canada + $1,360 for S&H

Same car in the U.S. is $20,995 + 635 S&H U.S.

That's a $4,095 difference in price.


2007 Honda Civic Si Coupe - $26,380 in Canada + $1,275 for S&H

Same car in the U.S. is $21,745 + 635 S&H U.S

That's a price difference of $4,635. Plus $640 more for S&H


2008 Lexus LS600hL - $132,000 in Canada + $1,775 for S&H

Same car in the U.S. is $104,765 + $765 S&H U.S.

That's a $27,265 difference in price. Plus $1,010 more for S&H


2008 Lexus LS460 - $86,500 in Canada + $1,775 for S&H

Same car in the U.S. is $62,265 + $765 S&H U.S.

That's a $24,235 difference in price.


2008 Lexus ES350 - $42,900 in Canada + $1,775 for S&H

Same car in the U.S. is $34,485 + 765 S&H U.S.

That's an $8,415 difference in price.


2008 Toyota Camry XLE V6 - $37,525 in Canada + $1,240 for S&H

Same car in the U.S. is $28,780 + 660 S&H U.S

That's an $8,745 difference in price. Plus $580 more for S&H


2008 Toyota Camry LE - $25,900 in Canada + $1,240 for S&H

Same car in the U.S. is $20,685 + $660 S&H U.S.

That's a $5,215 difference in price.


2008 Toyota Corolla LE 'auto' - $21,900 in Canada + $1,140 for S&H

Same car in the U.S. is $17,075 + $660 S&H U.S.

That's a $4,825 difference in price.


2008 Subaru Impreza WRX Sedan - $33,895 in Canada + $1,495 for S&H

Same car in the U.S. is $24,995 + $645 S&H U.S.

That's an $8,900 difference in price. Plus $850 more for S&H


2008 Dodge Viper Coupe - $98,600 in Canada

Same car in the U.S. is $86,496 U.S.

That's a $12,104 difference in price.


2007 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 - $95,605 in Canada + $1,420 for S&H

Same car in the U.S. is $71,000 + $825 S&H U.S.

That's a $24,605 difference in price. Plus $595 more for S&H


2007 Chevrolet Corvette Base 'Manual' - $68,565 in Canada + $1,420 for S&H

Same car in the U.S is $46,110 + $825 S&H U.S.

That's a $22,455 difference in price.


2007 Porsche 911 Turbo - $170,700 in Canada + $1,045 for S&H [Porsche lowered 2008 prices by 10%]

Same car in the U.S. is $123,760 + 860 S&H U.S.

That's a price difference of $46,940. Plus $185 more for S&H

[NOTE: Porsche has lowered it's prices in Canada by 10% for 2008 - but that still leave a HUGE price difference]

And something that has nothing to do with car prices....

The Kelly Blue Book site gives a horsepower rating for the 5.7 litre HEMI in the 300C as 335 h.p. Is that just a mistake?

Craig!!

[Rambit]

Some of those prices, the Z06 for example, make it seem worthwhile to buy in the US and just say screw it to not having a warranty.

Bernie

[robaustin]

I guess that means we will continue to see discounts ("employee pricing") to move Chrysler products.

[300Con23s]

The lowest I've seen a brand new SRT-8 was $43,500 in May of this year. Mind you that was with the Chrysler discounts and 0% lease rate for 3 years. I think it's safe to say with all the 2007's still on dealer lots that the 2008's will get major discounts sooner then later.

[FirstChrysler]

And for many years, the Canadian subs made profits while the US parents lost money. Hmmm.