Is greed fueling higher new truck prices?

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Lately higher truck prices have been a hot topic with Ram CEO Tim Kuniskis stating he can’t afford to build a cheaper full-size truck or he’d lose money. The internet responded harshly claiming the real reason is simple: greed. They claim truck prices have risen over the past decade simply because automakers are raising prices to make more money and the $100,000 half-ton trucks are a prime example of their greed. Is that really the case? Greed, the simple answer Let’s start with that simple answer. People love a simple answer to a complex question and greed is the easiest […] (read full article...)
 
The comments you’ve been getting on these truck price videos are comical. Don’t let them discourage you. People always want something for nothing and want to complain about it at the same time.
Car makers are in their businesses to make money. They will charge whatever the market will bear. Judging by sales the market is ok with most of these prices so far. I’m sure a bit of greed jumps in there every once in awhile. Same thing will any other commodity.
I’d like to get a new truck for a price 20% cheaper than the current MSRP but I’m realistic. That is not likely to happen. At least not very often.
 
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