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Originally Posted by TheBingoBalls
In theory this is true but then there's market and other external factors you consider. If it were a perfect world, Audi's would be cheaper than what they are with the amount of R&D and part sharing done throughout VAG.
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True. Theory versus real world appliation do not always align.
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Originally Posted by Red Bread
You're both assuming that manufacturers are looking to maximize units sold, not profits. Audi's probably could be cheaper, but they can sell them for more, so they do.
Also, see $50k four cylinder 3ers.
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True for Audi. If they can sell it for a higher price and people will buy them, why not?
For Tesla though, I think maximizing units sold, even as a loss leader, is a viable strategy for an emerging technology...