Why are vehicles so much more expensive in Canada than in the U.S.? Cars and trucks are generally 20 - 30% cheaper in the U.S.
If you price out a similarly equipped Raptor on both the U.S. and the Canadian Ford websites, there is about a $10,000 difference before taxes.
This doesn't just apply to Fords or other domestic vehicles. Foreign cars like BMW's, Audis, etc., are all significantly more expensive in Canada. The difference in price is always much greater than can be accounted for by import duties, brokerage fees, transport fees, etc. The exchange rate should not be a factor, because the dollar is nearly 1:1 with the U.S. We are also supposed to have a free-trade agreement with the U.S. Duties are less on a U.S. built vehicle. Can the cost of doing business be that much greater in Canada? Here in Canada, we get hosed. That's why so many Canadians are importing vehicles from the States.
I know people who have brought up slightly used BMW's and Audis from the States, and saved tens of thousands.
It also sounds like U.S. Raptor dealers are more willing to discount than Canadian dealers. Perhaps because they are more readily available in the States (more competition).
One other thing to mention: There are Ford dealerships in Canada (which are not authorized SVT dealerships) importing Raptors from the States. They are basically brand new Raptors, but they have to advertise them as used vehicles. The kicker is that they are advertising them at the full Canadian retail price! How stinky is that?
