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Old 12-23-2015, 07:50 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by doviatt View Post
I'm confused by their pricing chart at the bottom of the article. The article indicates saving when purchasing the manual but their chart indicates the opposite. Not one manual listed is cheaper than the automatic. I know a manual should be cheaper. I personally do not like automatics (especially repair costs).
Anyone know these prices? I think they switched the column headings.
Either that, or they only tested heavily-optioned manuals and base automatics. Each of those cars, the manual is far cheaper than the automatic ($1000-$1500 difference).
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