[timtim51251]

> Even a brand new sedan (e.g. Nissan Altima, Honda Accord) is around $23k MSRP. A crossover family vehicle (e.g. Nissan Rogue, Honda CR-V) is around $25k.

An accord/ultima start around that price for the base models and the lowest package. I doubt most people buy those models. People like options and get plenty of them.

Also keep in mind you pay a ton of tax and also registration. Registration is insanely expensive in states like CA.

The price of a low mercedes is much higher than that, not sure where you're getting your numbers, but they're off, WAY off.