Same car Candians pay more than Americans

[Potemkin]

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa...-shopping.html

Canadians pay more than Americans for Canadian-made vehicles
CBC News
Posted: Jun 13, 2012 5:03 AM ET
Last Updated: Jun 13, 2012 4:59 AM ET
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The Toyota Rav4 is made in Canada, but the two-wheel-drive version of the vehicle retails for $2,000 more in Canada than it does in the U.S. The Toyota Rav4 is made in Canada, but the two-wheel-drive version of the vehicle retails for $2,000 more in Canada than it does in the U.S. (Dave Chidley/Canadian Press)

Consumer advocates say the Competition Bureau should investigate why Canadians are paying thousands of dollars more than Americans for vehicles manufactured here in Canada.

CBC News looked at the relative prices of 26 models made in Ontario by the five big automakers — Ford, GM, Chrysler, Honda and Toyota — and found that in 20 cases, the models cost thousands of dollars more to buy in Ontario than in the United States, including Hawaii.

Based on the manufacturer's suggested retail prices, the two-wheel drive Toyota Rav4 would cost $22,650 in Honolulu, with an additional charge for freight and pre-delivery inspection (PDI) of $810.

A resident in Woodstock, Ont., however, would pay $24,865, plus a freight and PDI charge of $1,465, for the same model, despite the Rav4 being manufactured in Woodstock.

Likewise, a resident in Alliston, Ont., where the Acura MDX is made, would pay $52,690 based on the suggested retail price, while in the U.S. the vehicle's suggested price is $43,030. (See chart at bottom of article for a full list of vehicle price comparisons.)

[Ross]

Can you buy them in the USA and re-register in Canada ?

[rb.]

Dealers in the US won't sell to Canadians. If they do, we have adjustments and inspections to bring it across the border, like daytime running lights. I think we have to pay duty on it, as well. It's a real pain in the ass to bring any type of vehicle in from the US.

[Toner]

Plus the fact that Canadian dealers are told to refuse working on cars bought in the US.

[Oric]

Same car Candians pay more than Americans

... So they should buy different cars and PROFIT !!

[Samen]

Finland:
Toyota Rav4 basic no extras 36 028,62 € + delivery. that is US $ 45 460,13

http://www.toyota.fi/cars/new_cars/r...FQW-zAodhWsx0A

Based on the manufacturer's suggested retail prices, the two-wheel drive Toyota Rav4 would cost $22,650 in Honolulu, with an additional charge for freight and pre-delivery inspection (PDI) of $810.

A resident in Woodstock, Ont., however, would pay $24,865, plus a freight and PDI charge of $1,465, for the same model, despite the Rav4 being manufactured in Woodstock.