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      03-16-2011, 01:58 PM   #28
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Originally Posted by carnut View Post
The MSRP of Canadian vehicles are always stated before any Federal and Provincial sales taxes (which in my Province total an additional 13%). It is also prior to any PDI (prep and delivery) charges - which tend to be double of that stateside).
So the MSRP comparison of a BMW in Canada vs an identical vehicle in the States is a true apples to apples comparison - and we're getting screwed to the tune of an additional 20%
That Aussies are getting screwed even worse doesn't really make me feel any better about it.
I am not sure how taxes affect pricing in Canada. It is not just the sale tax, there are corporate taxes, road use taxes, etc. So it is quite possible that some of that 20% fee doesn't end up in BMW's pocket.

Anyway I am willing to pay 20% more for my cars and have free health care.
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