Prius C versus Mitsubishi i !! 19K versus 16K ???

[slyastro]

Hot news from the Detroit auto show ... the sub-compact Toyota Prius C will sell for 19K $ ...

http://www.greencarreports.com/news/...o-show-details

It will get 50 MPG like the regular Prius.

But I've been told that including all incentives (in California at least) you can get a iMiev (Mitsubishi i) for 16K$.

Who said that EV's were more expensive than regular cars?

Which one would you choose? In my opinion, if 80% of people commute 40 miles or less per day, the best choice would be the Mitsubishi ... cheaper to buy and much cheaper to buy !!!

It's obvious to me that the MSRP price of the Volt will have to go down a little by the end of this year ... especially if the Energi C-Max and Energi Fusion are cheaper ... time will tell ...

What is your opinion about the Prius C and the Mitsubishi ... do we compare Apples with Apples?


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[slyastro]

Sorry ... correction: «cheaper to buy and much cheaper to operate» ...

[Steverino]

And then there is the upcoming 2013 Chevy Spark EV (price and range unknown).

[Ziv]

Akerson stated last month that the price on the Volt would come down this summer, but he didn't state by how much. My gut on this is that with all the competition from Toyota, Ford, Mitsu and Nissan on the high mileage or BEV front, that GM will have to drop the MSRP below $37,500 (Including delivery) to even come close to selling 45,000 Volts this year. Especially since they appear to have shut down production for a month, which will impact on the inventory in the coming months.

[Koz]

The price of the Prius C and IMiev has no relation to the price of the Volt. The price of the Spark EV is relevant. The Volt, as offered, is an entry level luxury auto. Other vehicles in this segment are most appropriately compared to the Volt. Of course, anybody is free to compare whatever they choose but GM is not going to be successful with the Volt by trying to compete with low end sub-compacts.

[bonaire]

Given the consumer mentality, they will lap up the Prius C like cats to milk. No matter where it is made. And we don't believe in tariffs, do we? Heck, I expect Kia to come out with something $17K with 45mpg in the next couple years and consumers will comply. Maybe a $15K unit from China soon to follow sold by Walmart Motors, Inc.

[Noel Park]

Given the consumer mentality, they will lap up the Prius C like cats to milk. No matter where it is made. And we don't believe in tariffs, do we? Heck, I expect Kia to come out with something $17K with 45mpg in the next couple years and consumers will comply. Maybe a $15K unit from China soon to follow sold by Walmart Motors, Inc.

Alas, too true to be funny. I truly fear for the future of our beloved country.

[jeo]

Pure EVs have a very limited appeal ... great for a second car or pure commute car. Range is an issue sometimes, but recharge time is a bigger issue for most. So a pure EV is not a vehicle I can take a trip in ... even with the forthcoming Ford Focus which is 100 miles. EV owners will always have to think about recharge time at destination.

[MTN Ranger]

I see little downward price pressure on the Volt from competition. The Coda and Focus EV are the same exact price as the Volt. The Leaf is only a few thousand less. The i is much cheaper in price and quality/features. The Fusion Energi is not priced yet and will not be out until the end of the year. I will also bet that it's the same price as the Volt.

[davidbrannon]

Akerson stated last month that the price on the Volt would come down this summer, but he didn't state by how much. My gut on this is that with all the competition from Toyota, Ford, Mitsu and Nissan on the high mileage or BEV front, that GM will have to drop the MSRP below $37,500 (Including delivery) to even come close to selling 45,000 Volts this year. Especially since they appear to have shut down production for a month, which will impact on the inventory in the coming months.

Seems like a great way to induce people into NOT buying Volts. I didn't know that's what Akerson said. Tells me to be cheap-o and wait till summer to purchase. Besides deterring sales of people on the cliff (like myself), it irritates all you people that bought Volts within the past few months, does it not?