FT-86 Pricing Speculation?
 

I was wondering if Toyota would end up doing something along the lines of what Nissan/Infiniti & Hyundai does with the packaging of the FT-86 and I think I came up with a good idea!!


Toyota/Scion FRS-BASE(2.0 DI Boxer(200hp/170tq),6 speed manual,17x7F/17x7.5R with Bridgestone RE05A, TCS ,Ipod connectivity,CD player and all the other basics.
$20,999+$3,000 for 2.0T(265hp/260tq)

Toyota/Scion FRS-SPORT-includes all of BASE and adds Big Brake Kit,18x7.5F/18x8.5R,LSD,Sport Tuned Suspension.
$23,499+$3,000 for 2.0T(265hp/260tq)

Toyota/Scion FRS-PREMIUM-includes all of BASE and adds HID's,Leather seats,Sunroof,Premium Sound System,Proximity key,Navigation System, Bluetooth etc.
$24,499+$3,000 for 2.0T(265hp/260tq)

Toyota/Scion FRS-GRANDTOURING-includes all of BASE,SPORT,and PREMIUM.
$26,999+$3,000 for 2.0T(265hp/260tq)

Add $1,500 for a 6 speed DCT or $1,000 for a 6 speed Auto(which ever one they make)

I think this sounds like a great strategy for Toyota and I want to know what you guys think of it.

I WISH!!

That pricing would be too good to be true. I see the base model pricing to be in the mid 20's, and the turbocharged one is probably gonna be in the low to mid 30's.

Sub-FT86, do you really want the car to come standard with Bridgestone RE05A tyres? From my experience they're rubbish.

Other than tyre choice, your pricing is probably $2-3k too low across the board unfortunately. I hope I'm wrong though.

Isn't Subaru uses Bridgestone and Toyota uses Yokohama?

Not sure, I'd rather have Yokohama's though. I believe Lexus vehicles come with Bridgestone tires.

Those prices look good for me. I almost have faith that the Subaru version may be slightly cheaper..considering the prices for the WRX and STI..

Are you sure about that? I haven't seen any Toyota/Lexus car that didn't come with Yokohama as stock tires. Same goes with Subaru, most of high end Subaru cars always had Bridgestone

I think Lexus have either Bridgestone or Toyo. I'm not so sure. I changed the tires 2 years ago.

i'll take the sport non turbo

That pricing would be dream! But, i think here in Germany we have to pay 30-40% more as always :(
The GT sound very interessting for me...

This is just me speculating and I hope that I am 95% correct. The reason I used the Bridgestone's is because it seems like it's a very popular tire on a lot of sporty makes here in the U.S.

I wish your full set of combinations would be implemented but I am doubtful - automakers typically only make their more powerful engines available at pricier trim levels. There will likely never be a turbo available at the two lower equipment levels you describe here.

I just hope it'll have LSD as a standalone option, if not standard. I hope it's not a Hyundai Genesis Coupe type situation where only the top-spec models get LSD. Seriously Toyota, I'd pay $1,000 just for LSD.

there is always a way to add that kind of options by hand, when I looked for a Genesis coupe, I looked for the BASE model and made arrangements with the service director to get the rear differential assembly for 1700 canadian$ we only need to build the options

Agreed.

Hyundai does that with the Genesis because it helps keep cost down. No need to make a whole bunch of unique ones, just get a batch of this trim level out, then the next...then repeat.

I like how Ford has it with the Mustang. You can get almost every option on any trim level. Every buyer gets exactly what they want.

That's ridiculous money! My buddy ordered a genuine TRD diff for his Mk3 Supra for $1300 US.

The problem with aftermarket LSD is that the install is so expensive. And it's a little too complicated for DIY unless you're really into wrenching.

at 1700, it was the whole pumpkin already assembled and ready to have fun!!!

Mystery Hyundai diff, $1700 installed. TRD diff good for 4-figure HP loads, $1300 DIY install. Hmmm...

So if you don't want to buy the higher-optioned level, you just order the replacement part from the 'Sport' (or whatever) model from the dealer? That could be tolerable if Toyota did the same thing.