04-21-2018, 12:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Cal3000
How is it that a WRX, which is larger, uses more material, has a turbo charger, intercooler, ducting, an extra diff, a transfer case, stronger rods and pistons, larger wheels, can be the same price? The frs was such a bare bones car. Certainly if they can price the wrx the way they did, they could price the frs with a standard turbo for the same price.
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Volume
Volume allows you to recuperate R&D cost with slimmer margins. It's not just about the parts and materials. Those are cheap. Engineering time is expensive.
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