Mike, I can understand your point if the Turbo was manufactured  in the US and Germany. It isn't. All cost whether related to taxes or whatever will have been built into the finally cost of the assembly since the car is built exclusively in Germany. The cost to build the car is the same whether it is headed for US, China or Germany.

Now if your point is more taxes are added on after assembly and there are higher distribution cost in Europe then that could serve as an explanation. However, I have not seen any evidence of that other than the VAT which is not an issue. Something else is at work here and  I have no idea what.Smiley


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