Why are Tundras So much more $ in Canada?

[low c1500]

A new Limited 4x4 Double cab in USA is $36,450

Now the same vehicle in Canada is $48,015

These prices are before taxes.

The Canada dollar is worth 89.6% of the USA dollar, so a fair price in Canada would be: $36,450 us / 89.6%

= $40,678 can

this is $8k less than it actually retails for in Canada.

I wonder is there is this big differnce based strictly on the gains the Canadian dollar has made on the US dollar in the past 5 years?.

Or maybe someone could shed some light, on any extra surcharges/ fees, vehicle manufacturers pay in Canada?

Don't get me wrong, I'm not complaining about this big difference, I'm just really curious about it.

If theres no real reason for this, Toyota (and others) must be making very little off USA sales per vehicle, and making a killing of Canadian sales per vehicle (Like $8K more per truck).

Any thoughts are welcome.

[H2O_MAN]

I don't know, but riddle me this Batman ~

Why are M14 type rifles So much more $ in the USA?

A new Springfield M1A rifle will set you back about $1500.00 + here in the states.
A superior version of the M14 rifle sells for $399.00 in Canada and can not be imported to the US

Sorry - Back on topic:

Can you get yourself south of the border and drive home in a new Tundra?

[Sanosuke]

Also one more thing, the prices are all fixed for all dealers - They're also based on the price that is given to you when you price your toyota out at www.toyota.ca using the "Price Your Toyota" feature. They just add on the fees applicable to the province. Not a lot of flexiblity there either. They will not even bend over backwards if you want them to drop the price.. the price they give you is the one listed out clear and loud too.

And in response to H2O Man's post:

Originally Posted by H2O_MAN

I don't know, but riddle me this Batman ~

Why are M14 type rifles So much more $ in the USA?

A new Springfield M1A rifle will set you back about $1500.00 + here in the states.
A superior version of the M14 rifle sells for $399.00 in Canada and can not be imported to the US

Sorry - Back on topic:

Can you get yourself south of the border and drive home in a new Tundra?

You could go south of the border and drive back to Canada in a new Tundra, but you'll be paying duties and the ying yang up the wazoo just to bring that to Canada. Sucks doesn't it? Well it does for us.

Another thing we're not allowed to own guns here in Canada unless we have a FAC or certificate issued upon completition of gun course. As well as a FP (Firearms Permit) is required here too. Right now, they are working on an way to scrap the registry but still require people to register their firearms and extend the Amnesty period until next year.

Sanosuke!

[low c1500]

I do know that anyone can import a vehicle to Canada and save most fees and duties, only if the vehicle is 6 months or older, and has more than 12K miles on it. Thats what a used car salesman told me once.

[Cali D]

I'm thinking it's a tariff charge. Maybe political?
Please note that I'm not discussing politics here.
Just thinkin' out loud.

[Sanosuke]

Originally Posted by low c1500

I do know that anyone can import a vehicle to Canada and save most fees and duties, only if the vehicle is 6 months or older, and has more than 12K miles on it. Thats what a used car salesman told me once.

Also you'll pay the GST + HST too on import. The real difference disappears pretty quick as well.

Sanosuke!

[XS Speed]

Originally Posted by low c1500

A new Limited 4x4 Double cab in USA is $36,450

Now the same vehicle in Canada is $48,015

These prices are before taxes.

The Canada dollar is worth 89.6% of the USA dollar, so a fair price in Canada would be: $36,450 us / 89.6%

= $40,678 can

this is $8k less than it actually retails for in Canada.

I wonder is there is this big differnce based strictly on the gains the Canadian dollar has made on the US dollar in the past 5 years?.

Or maybe someone could shed some light, on any extra surcharges/ fees, vehicle manufacturers pay in Canada?

Don't get me wrong, I'm not complaining about this big difference, I'm just really curious about it.

If theres no real reason for this, Toyota (and others) must be making very little off USA sales per vehicle, and making a killing of Canadian sales per vehicle (Like $8K more per truck).

Any thoughts are welcome.

Small price to pay to drive the best truck built in North America and live in the best country in the world......

[pagemaster]

A new Limited 4x4 Double cab in USA is $36,450

Now the same vehicle in Canada is $48,015

The Limited Tundra in Canada is not the same as the Limited Tundra in the US.

Leather trim is a limited option in the USA>
Limited slip is also an option
power tilt sunroof
heated seats etc etc.

these features are all included in the the Canadian Limited option. There is no options on the limited Tundra in Canada.

[Jer]

All part of the master plan of the Japanese to keep the Canadians down, eh.

[cliff clavin]

Originally Posted by Jer

All part of the master plan of the Japanese to keep the Canadians down, eh.

Nice one Jer.

Everyone picks on Canadians........sheesh, why aren't we picking on France or some other country that really deserves it........

[Jer]

Originally Posted by cliff clavin

Nice one Jer.

Everyone picks on Canadians........sheesh, why are we picking on France or some other country that really deserves it........

aHaha.... USA>Everyone! (jk poutine eaters)

[phanham]

Originally Posted by XS Speed

Small price to pay to drive the best truck built in North America and live in the best country in the world......

LOL -- how can it be the best when it includes Quebec and has produced Celine Dion (get them a kayak and let them touch those things!!!)

j/king of course, most of my family lives in AB & BC, and my father just got his US citizenship a few years ago...

btw, it wasn't too long ago that I knew ppl were going across the border into Canada to buy Honda Odysseys as they were ~$6-8K cheaper after currency conversion. I was told by a Honda dealer I was in contact with that it was b/c of the Canadian economy and that most ppl could not afford to pay the same prices they could charge in the US. The dealers kept conversion kits onhand and installed for ~$400 -- good deal if you were in the market for a minivan that was $25-35K (I was at one time, although never went through with it). I believe the US auto dealers successfully lobbied the gov't to close the loophole recently by taxing the crap out of importing them in...

[cliff clavin]

I am in Canada and the warranty concerns would preclude me from going south to pick up a vehicle. While you may save a few thousand the potential for aggravation makes it not worthwhile to me. When prices are finally released it will be interesting to see what comparably spec'd tundra's are selling in each country.....Toyota has the ability to factor in the recent exchange rate as its has been fairly high for over a year now....

[low c1500]

Originally Posted by phanham

LOL -- how can it be the best when it includes Quebec and has produced Celine Dion (get them a kayak and let them touch those things!!!)

j/king of course, most of my family lives in AB & BC, and my father just got his US citizenship a few years ago...

btw, it wasn't too long ago that I knew ppl were going across the border into Canada to buy Honda Odysseys as they were ~$6-8K cheaper after currency conversion. I was told by a Honda dealer I was in contact with that it was b/c of the Canadian economy and that most ppl could not afford to pay the same prices they could charge in the US. The dealers kept conversion kits onhand and installed for ~$400 -- good deal if you were in the market for a minivan that was $25-35K (I was at one time, although never went through with it). I believe the US auto dealers successfully lobbied the gov't to close the loophole recently by taxing the crap out of importing them in...

Very true, vehicles were cheaper in Canada only 10 years ago, so maybe it goes in cycles. For now there more expensive in Canada, but maybe in 5 years it will be the other way around.

But, why the hell can't the auto dealers just factor in the exchange rate for that year and charge a fair price in both countries. Obviusly USA buys more vehicles, but I'm sure Canada makes the same amount of new vehicels per capita as the USA. Free Trade , my a$$.

[Triple BB]

Didn't even know they had Toyota's in Canada. Was up there goose hunting a few years ago for 8 days in Saskatchewan. Other than mine, I never saw another Toyota truck. Had a few guys come up and ask questions about it...