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#135 of 486 Re: Options [qbrozen] by jmpage2

Oct 22, 2007 (2:19 pm)

Replying to: qbrozen (Oct 22, 2007 12:57 pm)
I think that manufacturers are very good about figuring out what will sell.
 
Take a look at the RDX. While it is not in the same league as the soon to arrive EX35 they are still in the same "class".
 
For 2008 Acura included EXTRA features on the RDX such as driver seat memory, bluetooth link and the fancy homelink auto dimming mirror with built in compass.
 
This was all done at the base level with no pricing change, because RDX is not selling that well.
 
RDX starts at $33K and if you add the navigation and backup camera it is about $36K. Acura only makes one package available for RDX.
 
I think that the name of the game for most Japanese makers is simplicity. With the exception of Toyota/Lexus they typically only offer a couple of option packages on most of their vehicles and don't like to do things a la carte.
 
It's also extremely unusual for Japanese luxo marquees like Acura/Lexus/Infiniti to offer a mid-level vehicle with anything but leather and certain other features.
 
What I would HOPE to see in the way of EX35 pricing;
 
EX35 FWD $33K
EX35 AWD $35K
 
Both come standard with bluetooth link, leather seating, homelink autodimming rear view mirror, and many of the other base level amenities.
 
Touring package adds moonroof, better wheels, some additional paint/interior color choices, Xenon headlights and Bose audio upgrade with iPod integration. Costs $2,000.
 
Technology package adds navigation, lane departure warning system, around view camera system and smartkey entry for another $2500.
 
This would place the totally "loaded" vehicle at a competitive $39.5K.

#136 of 486 oh ya by jmpage2

Oct 22, 2007 (2:21 pm)

re: my above post on pricing, you would have to have touring package to get technology package...

#137 of 486 Re: Options [qbrozen] by jaxs1

Oct 22, 2007 (2:49 pm)

Replying to: qbrozen (Oct 22, 2007 12:57 pm)
MSRP isn't going to matter much. When the car is new, it will be hot and people will not be that price sensitive. Later, they can add incentives to move them.
If they are really overpriced at the beginning, the discounts and incentives will just come faster.
If the MSRP is too low, the dealers will mark them up and the manufacturer will not see any of that extra cash. The dealer will pocket all of it.
People are going to pay what they are going to pay (higher or lower) and the MSRP is just a guide.
Market forces at work. Stop worrying about MSRP. People will not buy them if they can get something they like better for less money.

#138 of 486 MSRP by jmpage2

Oct 22, 2007 (4:01 pm)

I get VIP pricing on Nissan and Infinity that works out to about 2% over invoice. Typically they don't have the option of declining this pricing even on popular models, although I'm sure that each dealer is free to refuse participation if they want to.
 
So in a sense, MSRP does matter (to me and maybe a few other people).

#139 of 486 Re: Options [jmpage2] by qbrozen

Oct 22, 2007 (5:56 pm)

Replying to: jmpage2 (Oct 22, 2007 2:19 pm)
What I would HOPE to see in the way of EX35 pricing;
  
EX35 FWD $33K
EX35 AWD $35K
 
Well, first, it is RWD or AWD ... which IMHO is going to be the BIG differentiating factor on this vehicle. AT least as far as fun-to-drive goes.
 
I think your pricing sounds reasonable. As I noted earlier, I did read one magazine report (wish I could remember which) that stated pricing UNDER $30k, which would be absolutely fantastic if it turns out to be true.

#140 of 486 Re: Options [qbrozen] by chaosattractor

Oct 22, 2007 (10:08 pm)

Replying to: qbrozen (Oct 22, 2007 5:56 pm)
There is no way the base model will go for less than $30K.
 
In one of the Infiniti videos listed above, the representative states that initial estimates of the starting price for the Journey are around $35K. If so, the base will not be $5K less than that. Now while these are still preliminary guesses, you can be sure that the actual number will not be much different. The price range of these vehicles is determined long in advance and I'm sure Infiniti already has a good idea of what the market will be like and what their profit goals/margins are.

#141 of 486 Re: Options [chaosattractor] by qbrozen

Oct 23, 2007 (6:05 am)

Replying to: chaosattractor (Oct 22, 2007 10:08 pm)
but was that journey AWD or RWD?
 
In any case, I do think it would be very strange for a vehicle based on the G35 to start out cheaper than the G35 ... I'm just repeating what a professional source reported.

#142 of 486 Re: Options [qbrozen] by chaosattractor

Oct 24, 2007 (10:57 am)

Replying to: qbrozen (Oct 23, 2007 6:05 am)
First look at EX35 by Motortrend.
 
MotorTrend article

#144 of 486 Re: Options [chaosattractor] by qbrozen

Oct 24, 2007 (11:24 am)

Replying to: chaosattractor (Oct 24, 2007 10:57 am)
cool. so they are stating a number kind of in between previous reports (which i believe were $30k-$35k base price). [Although, IN the article, they say $32k, but in the table under the article, they say $31k.]
 
I still wish they'd offer a manual tranny ... but I'll take what I can get at this point. A small and truly sporty CUV. This is really going to make my next car decision a tough one. I'm hoping to convince my wife she wants one so I can still get a 1-series or Challenger.

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