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cr22 · 11-07-2009, 01:59 PM

Im reference to that article: don't see how the FT version could cost near $25,000.

Look at the GTI for instance:

I know they aren't direct competitors but for younger car shoppers, specifically males, the two cars provide what they may be looking for.

The GTI is massively optioned (for a sport compact) with luxury features you might find in BMW/MB/Audi. Even with the soft touch materials and features galore the price starts at just over $23,000.

If we are actually going to see a light weight, stripped down, low power N/A engine AND parts sharing to cut costs then I see no reason for a price over $20,000.

A more reasonable comparison would probably be the RWD Genesis 2.0T. Turbocharged base model for around $23,000 as well.

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cr22 Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Drives: '04 S2000 Location: NoVa Posts: 22 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Im reference to that article: don't see how the FT version could cost near $25,000. Look at the GTI for instance: I know they aren't direct competitors but for younger car shoppers, specifically males, the two cars provide what they may be looking for. The GTI is massively optioned (for a sport compact) with luxury features you might find in BMW/MB/Audi. Even with the soft touch materials and features galore the price starts at just over $23,000. If we are actually going to see a light weight, stripped down, low power N/A engine AND parts sharing to cut costs then I see no reason for a price over $20,000. A more reasonable comparison would probably be the RWD Genesis 2.0T. Turbocharged base model for around $23,000 as well. Last edited by cr22; 11-07-2009 at 02:17 PM.