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I like these comparisons. What has to be remembered is the average American's median income and debt. The BMW/Audi/MB segment are expensive vehicles. The Subaru/Buick/etc "contenders" are not as good, but they are much more affordable.
Yes, an X1 with no options is only "a few thousand" more than a loaded contender. So I get why an Encore or Subaru XV is sitting in more driveways.
That said, in America anyway, there is NO contender for the X1. Here is why:
My new X1 with a dealer backed Dinan warranty has 355hp/400tq and weighs 3900lbs. That gives it the speed of the incoming new AMG GLA that is $20,000 more! Please tell me if you know of another CSUV that can be bought, well equipped, with this power/wt ratio and sub 5 second 0-60 for anywhere near $40,000 (I paid about $44,000 with the Dinan tune).
Yes, I would love the AMG GLA, or a X4M, or a Porsche Macan Turbo...
but all of thes "cars" are well into the $60,000+ catagory.
That puts them at the same price point to me as a X1 is to many Subaru/Buick buyers.
Thoughts?
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