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Originally Posted by njlou
All cars have become amazingly expensive!!!
We have been tempted and fell for the incredible level of "luxury" at a cost.
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Not really.
- A base model 1985 Honda Accord sold for $8845. That is $21,130 adjusted for inflation.
- A base model 2019 Honda Accord sells for $23,720.
So the price has gone up 12% in almost 35 years.
Of course that isn't a far comparison because the 1985 Accord was a subcompact car (Passenger volume of 85 cu ft) whle the 2019 Accord is a large car (Passenger volume of 106 cu ft). Even a 2019 Civic is a midsize car. (Passenger volume 98 cu ft and MSRP of $19,450)
Cars have gotten less expensive over time and much better.