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Vehicle
Cost Comparison (US$)
| System
Description |
Average
US Car |
|
US
Economy Car |
3rd
World Car* |
BUV
Target |
| Engine |
1810 |
16% |
1,152 |
823 |
350 |
| Body
and Structural |
1850 |
17% |
1,177 |
841 |
230 |
| Drivetrain |
1600 |
15% |
1,018 |
727 |
225 |
| Electronics
& Electrical |
1490 |
14% |
948 |
677 |
0 |
| Interior |
1200 |
11% |
764 |
545 |
25 |
| Climate
Control / Engine Cooling |
650 |
6% |
414 |
295 |
0 |
| Suspension |
400 |
4% |
255 |
182 |
100 |
| Steering |
375 |
3% |
239 |
170 |
75 |
| Braking |
325 |
3% |
207 |
148 |
75 |
| Pass.
Restraints |
300 |
3% |
191 |
136 |
20 |
| Fuel
System |
300 |
3% |
191 |
136 |
0** |
| Wheels
and Tires |
300 |
3% |
191 |
136 |
140 |
| Body
Glass |
200 |
2% |
127 |
91 |
0 |
| Exhaust |
200 |
2% |
127 |
91 |
0** |
| Total
Component Cost |
$11,000 |
100% |
$7,000 |
$5,000 |
$1240 |
| Retail
Price (US$) before VAT |
$20,000 |
|
$8,500 |
$7,000 |
$1998 |
*i.e.
Worldstar by World Transport Authority, or Celta by
GM Brazil |
