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Originally Posted by Revo1
Volt seems overpriced. I was expecting low 30s....
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It is funny to read people defending the $41,000 asking price on here saying the car actually costs more to build. I can understand trying to get back Research and Development costs however you don't try and do that in one or two years when you are backed by the Federal Government. That is why this $7,500 tax break is stupid in my opinion. If the US Government wants this to succeed, actually use the $7,500 and adjust the price of the Volt to $34,000 right off the bat. Why give that $7,500 tax credit to the overseas competition as well. How much will the Volt spend on marketing? Will they focus their marketing to the top 5% of American's that can actually afford this car at the $41,000 price bracket. I for one though the appeal of the Volt was so that the average middle class family could afford one and the losses would occur the first couple years however getting as many sold to the general public at a loss (more than they currently plan to build) at a lower cost ($34,000 max) would actually advertise itself being on the road the more people buy and you don't have to advertise to the wealthy only.. The Leaf I hate to say it is a better deal overall and it can be driven on electricity for a longer period of time which would appeal to more people as well. Most people would not want to take a road-trip in one of these tin cans anyways. That's what the Jeep or 4X4 is for where you can fit camping equipment and luggage and ride in comfort.