Prices Europe -US difference 35% !!
03-21-2005, 02:04 PM
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Prices Europe -US difference 35% !!
The base price for the new ML 350 in Europe is 42.600 Euro and 40.000 $ in the US. (Rate 1€ = 1,33$)
In Belgium you have to add a 21% tax to the base price.
But the difference of 35 % for the base price I really do not understand.
The option bi-xenon cost 1397 €.
In Belgium you have to add a 21% tax to the base price.
But the difference of 35 % for the base price I really do not understand.
The option bi-xenon cost 1397 €.
04-13-2005, 12:30 AM
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Historycally, cars has always been cheaper in the US than Europe on a similar model. The reasons are tougher competition and larger sale volume. Just like anything else you buy. When you buy more you get a larger discount. 
PS. The ML carry a bigger price difference because it's made in the US.
PS. The ML carry a bigger price difference because it's made in the US.
Originally Posted by PHILIP 777
The base price for the new ML 350 in Europe is 42.600 Euro and 40.000 $ in the US. (Rate 1€ = 1,33$)
In Belgium you have to add a 21% tax to the base price.
But the difference of 35 % for the base price I really do not understand.
The option bi-xenon cost 1397 €.
In Belgium you have to add a 21% tax to the base price.
But the difference of 35 % for the base price I really do not understand.
The option bi-xenon cost 1397 €.
04-13-2005, 12:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Sparky
Over the past rolling 12 months, the dollar has been weak which accounts for a lot of the price differential.
although MB have started to remove some features on newer cars. Not sure if it's the overall quality improvement by reducing complex parts, or cost cutting.
